Concurrent puerperal hysterectomy with Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: coincidence or consequence?

Jul 7, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Concurrent puerperal hysterectomy with Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: coincidence or consequence?

The most common etiology of postpartum hemorrhage is uterine atony, although hematologic disorders may be present. A 36-year-old nulliparous woman underwent puerperal hysterectomy caused by uncontrolled postpartum hemorrhage. One day…

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Reflections on the possible role of the methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) A66G polymorphism as a maternal risk factor for Down syndrome in Italy

Jul 7, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Reflections on the possible role of the methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) A66G polymorphism as a maternal risk factor for Down syndrome in Italy

I read with interest the article, “Maternal polymorphisms for methyltetrahydrofolate reductase and methionine synthetase reductase and risk of children with Down syndrome” and congratulate the authors for such a nice…

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A painful reminder

Jul 7, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on A painful reminder

Case notes A 31-year-old nulligravida presented with a 5-day history of new, constant, stabbing pain in the suprapubic region and right lower quadrant of the abdomen. It was not associated…

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