scholarly journals There is no role for uterine curettage in the contemporary diagnostic workup of women with a pregnancy of unknown location

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 2706-2710 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Condous ◽  
E. Kirk ◽  
C. Lu ◽  
B. Van Calster ◽  
S. Van Huffel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Uterine Curettage ◽  
Pregnancy Of Unknown Location

scholarly journals Diagnostic Workup for Endometrioid Borderline Ovarian Tumors (eBOT) Requires Histopathological Evaluation of the Uterus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane Reichenbach ◽  
Elisa Schmoeckel ◽  
Sven Mahner ◽  
Fabian Trillsch
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Tumor ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Borderline Ovarian Tumor ◽  
Primary Tumors ◽  
Uterine Curettage ◽  
Unexpected Findings ◽  
Current Guidelines

Abstract BackgroundFor young borderline ovarian tumor (BOT) patients, preservation of the uterus was incorporated as an accepted option into treatment guidelines. For the endometrioid subtype (eBOT) however, adequate histological evaluation is challenging and might be associated with synchronous endometrial disorders or misinterpreted as spread from uterine primaries. Case presentationWe report the cases of two young patients with eBOT who underwent treatment according to current guidelines. In both cases, unexpected findings of invasive uterine carcinomas were established in final histopathological evaluation.ConclusionsThis constellation highlights the challenging diagnostic workup of BOT and underlines that uterine curettage is indispensable for eBOT to exclude uterine primary tumors when fertility preservation is planned. Accordingly, this procedure needs to be included in recommendations for diagnostic workup and the potential risk should be clearly stated in treatment guidelines.

scholarly journals Diagnostic workup for endometrioid borderline ovarian tumors (eBOT) requires histopathological evaluation of the uterus

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane Reichenbach ◽  
Elisa Schmoeckel ◽  
Sven Mahner ◽  
Fabian Trillsch
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Borderline Ovarian Tumor ◽  
Primary Tumors ◽  
Histopathological Evaluation ◽  
Uterine Curettage ◽  
Unexpected Findings ◽  
Current Guidelines

Abstract Background For young borderline ovarian tumor (BOT) patients, preservation of the uterus was incorporated as an accepted option into treatment guidelines. For the endometrioid subtype (eBOT) however, adequate histological evaluation is challenging and might be associated with synchronous endometrial disorders or misinterpreted as spread from uterine primaries. Case presentation We report the cases of two young patients with eBOT who underwent treatment according to current guidelines. In both cases, unexpected findings of invasive uterine carcinomas were established in final histopathological evaluation. Conclusions This constellation highlights the challenging diagnostic workup of BOT and underlines that uterine curettage is indispensable for eBOT to exclude uterine primary tumors when fertility preservation is planned. Accordingly, we suggest to include this procedure into recommendations for diagnostic workup and to state the potential risk in treatment guidelines.

Danon Disease: Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Workup in a Case of a Male Patient with a Novel Mutation in the LAMP2 Gene

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Dieckmann ◽  
F. Majer ◽  
H. Hulkova ◽  
M. Farr ◽  
T. Kalina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Male Patient ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Novel Mutation ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Danon Disease ◽  
Lamp2 Gene

MR diagnosis of uterine perforation following uterine curettage: a case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 812-812
Author(s):  
Hao-gang LI ◽  
Hai-hui LIU ◽  
Jia-man CHEN ◽  
Xing-rong LI ◽  
Chang-yun YANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Uterine Perforation ◽  
Uterine Curettage

Role of Serum β-HCG doubling in Diagnosis of Early Pregnancy and its Management Strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Mirji ◽  
Shubha Rao ◽  
Akhila Vasudeva ◽  
Roopa P.S
Keyword(s):  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Expectant Management ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Intrauterine Pregnancy ◽  
Β Hcg ◽  
Pregnancy Of Unknown Location

Background: Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) is defined as the absence of intrauterine or extrauterine sac and Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin levels (β-HCG) above the discriminatory zone of 1500 mIU/ml. It should be noted that PUL is not always an ectopic; however, by measuring the trends of serum β-HCG, we can determine the outcome of a PUL. Objective: This study aims to identify the various trends β-HCG levels in early pregnancy and evaluate the role of β-HCG in the management strategy. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study of pregnant women suspected with early pregnancy. Cases were classified as having a pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) by transvaginal ultrasound and ß-HCG greater than 1000 mIU/ml. Expectant management was done until there was a definite outcome. All the collected data were analyzed by employing the chi-square test using SPSS version 20. Results: Among 1200 women who had early first trimester scans, 70 women who fulfilled our criteria of PUL and ß-HCG > 1000 mIU/ml were recruited in this study. In our study, the mean age of the participants was 30±5.6yrs, and the overall mean serum ß-HCG was 3030±522 mIU/ml. The most common outcome observed was an ectopic pregnancy, 47% in our study. We also found the rate of failing pregnancy was 27%, and that of intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) was 25%. Overall, in PUL patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy, 9% behaved like IUP, and 4% had an atypical trend in their ß-HCG. Those who had an IUP, 11% had a suboptimal increase in ß-HCG. Conclusion: PUL rate in our unit was 6%. Majority of the outcome of PUL was ectopic in our study. Every case of PUL should be managed based on the initial ß-HCG values, clinical assessments and upon the consent of the patient.

scholarly journals Adult-onset sporadic chorea: real-world data from a single-centre retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Bovenzi ◽  
Matteo Conti ◽  
Rocco Cerroni ◽  
Mariangela Pierantozzi ◽  
Alessandro Stefani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Real World ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Real World Data ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
World Data

Abstract Background Adult-onset sporadic chorea includes a wide and heterogeneous group of conditions whose differential diagnosis and treatments are often challenging and extensive. Objectives To analyse retrospectively cases of adult-onset sporadic chorea from a single Italian centre to provide insights for a practical approach in the management of these patients. Methods A total of 11,071 medical charts from a 9-year period (2012–2020) were reviewed, identifying 28 patients with adult-onset sporadic chorea (genetic forms excluded). All available data regarding phenomenology, diagnostic workup, aetiology, treatments, and long-term outcome from this cohort were collected and analysed. Results Adult-onset sporadic chorea occurred more frequently in females and presented with an acute-subacute onset. Cerebrovascular diseases accounted for 68% of aetiology; further causes were structural brain lesions, internal diseases, and other movement disorder syndromes. Clinical course was mild, with spontaneous resolution or minimal disturbances in 82% of cases. Neuroimaging was fundamental to diagnose 76% of adult-onset sporadic chorea, an appropriate clinical examination contributed to the 14% of diagnoses, whereas basic laboratory tests to the 10%. Conclusions Revision of real-world data of adult-onset sporadic chorea patients from a single Italian cohort suggests that an accurate clinical examination, neuroimaging, and routine laboratory tests are useful to identify those cases underlying potentially severe but treatable conditions. Although in the majority of cases adult-onset sporadic chorea has mild clinical course and good response to symptomatic treatments, it is essential to run a fast diagnostic workup.

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