Melanocytic Lesions of the Vulva
Abstract Pigmented lesions of the vulva are a concern to patients, their health care providers, and pathologists. Gynecologists are particularly wary of pigmented lesions of the vulva because the prognosis…
Infectious Disorders of the Lower Genital Tract
Abstract Infections of the female genital tract are a significant cause of morbidity. Many infections are sexually transmitted, including trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chancroid, granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venereum, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and…
Glandular and Other Malignancies of the Vulva
Abstract Glandular neoplasms of the vulvar are uncommon, and this chapter focuses on those entities that are particularly relevant with emphasis on confusing areas and potential pitfalls. Critical issues when…
Noninfectious Inflammatory Disorders of the Vulva
Abstract Virtually any inflammatory disorder of skin can involve the vulva and the wide spectrum of inflammatory disorders having varied appearances at different stages makes classification extremely challenging. Furthermore, clinical…
Benign Cysts, Rests, and Adnexal Tumors of the Vulva
Abstract This chapter addresses benign tumors and cysts that may be seen in the vulva. The most important issues are properly identifying benign lesions and ensuring that they not be…
Female Genital Tract Development and Disorders of Childhood
Abstract Female reproductive tract development is a complex process intricately tied to the patterning of the male (Wolffian) reproductive tract and renal anlage. Development starts from undifferentiated mesoderm known as…
Localized Vulvodynia
Abstract The objectives of this chapter are as follows: (1) to understand the current classification system for vulvar pain; (2) to explore the various causes of vulvodynia, including the histopathologic…
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Advances in the field of assisted ventilation include computer-assisted ventilators with an ever-increasing number of modalities, bedside pulmonary function measurements, and graphics and drugs to modulate the pulmonary vascular bed…
Neurologic Effects of Respiratory Support
The use of respiratory support in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to treat a variety of newborn respiratory conditions (e.g., respiratory distress syndrome and chronic lung disease) is quite…
Pulmonary and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following Ventilation
Introduction The outcomes of neonates after assisted ventilation are highly variable. Even among infants who require minimal respiratory support, predicting long-term lung and developmental outcomes is complex. Whether the result…
