Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2000
Case ReportsLarge uterine myoma with erythropoietin messenger RNA and erythrocytosis.
Myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome (erythrocytosis associated with a uterine myoma) has multiple proposed etiologies, one of which is altered erythropoietin production. ⋯ Erythropoietin production by myomata might cause erythrocytosis in myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2000
Review Case ReportsAmnioreduction in triplet fetofetal transfusion.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2000
Comparative StudySymptomatic nephrolithiasis complicating pregnancy.
To review our experiences with diagnosis and management of symptomatic nephrolithiasis complicating pregnancy and to ascertain the efficacy of renal sonography for initial diagnosis compared with plain x-rays or single-shot intravenous pyelography. ⋯ Although the convenience and safety of ultrasonography to initially diagnose nephrolithiasis are indisputable, 40% of calculi were missed when this method alone was used. Thus, if nephrolithiasis is still suspected clinically despite ultrasonographic findings, single-shot pyelography is recommended.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Nov 2000
Case ReportsDecompression of fetal cardiac tamponade caused by congenital capillary hemangioma of the pericardium.
Isolated fetal pericardial effusion is rare but has been associated with various cardiac masses. Decompression in utero might prolong the pregnancy. ⋯ Isolated fetal pericardial effusion can be caused by capillary hemangioma of the pericardium despite lack of any mass on ultrasound. Decompression of pericardial effusion in utero might relieve fetal cardiac tamponade and extend pregnancy.