Irish journal of medical science
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Struma Ovarii are mature teratomas. In rare circumstances thyroid tissue is found as part of the histopathological makeup. Malignant transformation may occur in 1-2% of these rare cases. ⋯ This is a rare tumour which necessitates surgical extirpation and removal of a normal thyroid gland to facilitate thyroglobulin monitoring.
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Health care planning demands a detailed knowledge of the course of chronic diseases in the Irish population. This study describes hospital admission rates, medication use and outcomes in a large cohort of patients with ulcerative colitis attending a tertiary referral centre in Ireland. ⋯ The majority of patients with colitis have an uncomplicated disease course and do not require thiopurines, biologic agents or hospital admission. Principal management at a primary care level may be appropriate in many cases. Colectomy rates at a specialist centre in Ireland compare favourably with international figures.
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To report the pregnancy outcomes in Irish female renal transplant recipients on modern maintenance immunosuppression. ⋯ A significant proportion of women who attempt to conceive following renal transplantation are successful, without the use of assisted fertility. Pregnancy in this setting warrants meticulous multidisciplinary care.