{"title":"Mixed Endometrioid Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary: A Case Report","authors":"M. Esmaeilpour, M. Hasanzadeh, Mrayam Mohammadi","doi":"10.2174/1573404820666230504101534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404820666230504101534","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Despite the high percentage of pure forms of epithelial ovarian cancers\u0000(EOC), mixed epithelial cancer of the ovary is extremely rare and accounts for less than 1% percent of\u0000all epithelial ovarian cancers. Because of the low prevalence; there are only a few cases of mixed epithelial cancers published in the literature. This study presents the case of a mixed endometrioid\u0000(EC)/clear cell carcinoma (CCC), diagnosed in a woman with a complaint of low back pain and a history of infertility.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000We report the case of a 35-year-old woman who came to our clinic complaining of progressive back pain and a history of infertility. Imaging showed a left ovarian mass that was compatible\u0000with malignant tumors. The patient underwent open surgery and a frozen section evaluation of the tumor was done during the operation. The pathology result demonstrated mixed CCC/EC histology in\u0000the left ovary. We decided to perform a total abdominal hysterectomy as well as right salpingooophorectomy, omentectomy, bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy, and para-aortic lymphadenectomy.\u0000Adjuvant chemotherapy was administrated postoperatively.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Although epithelial cancers account for more than 90% of all ovarian cancers (OC), developing mixed forms of epithelial cancers is extremely rare, and there are little data available in the\u0000literature about their presentation and histopathological features. The main purpose of this article was\u0000to report a mixed CCC/EC and to discuss different aspects of this rare histologic type of OC. More research is needed to determine metastatic potential as well as the likelihood of recurrence of these\u0000unique neoplasms.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122282960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naina Kumar, K. S. Sree, Katta Pravalika, M. Mangla, Medapati Kartik
{"title":"Male’s Perception About Menstruation, it’s Associated Problems and\u0000Menstrual Hygiene in their Female Partners: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Naina Kumar, K. S. Sree, Katta Pravalika, M. Mangla, Medapati Kartik","doi":"10.2174/1573404820666230504102045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/1573404820666230504102045","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perception of men about\u0000menstruation and it’s associated problems in their female partners.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Background: Menstruation is considered a social stigma in many low- and middle-income countries.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To assess men’s attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and knowledge about menstruation.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The study involved interviews of 80 male partners of females attending the Obstetrics and\u0000Gynaecology department of the rural tertiary center of Southern India for various complaints over one\u0000year. Data obtained was analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes with sub-themes reflecting\u0000responses to key questions were formed: men’s perception and knowledge about menstruation,\u0000cultural and societal issues, men’s observation and attitude towards their wives during menstruation,\u0000and the father’s role in generating awareness.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Of 80 participants, 92.5% were comfortable, 6.25% uncomfortable and 1.25% were not sure\u0000about the interview. Their feelings about menstruation varied from nothing, disgusting/bad, to normal.\u0000Men’s knowledge about menstruation was restricted and the majority were hesitant to discuss it.\u0000Almost everyone was aware of cultural taboos being followed at home, with most responses revealing\u0000menstruating women as untouchable/impure. Men observed changes in mood, sleep, and sexual desire\u0000of their partners before and during menstruation. The majority wanted their children to know about\u0000menstruation, but they don’t want to teach. Overall feedback about the interview was positive.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Ignorance and secrecy related to menstruation, stop men from understanding the problems faced by women. Educating boys about menstruation and menstrual hygiene is the only way to\u0000uproot the long-standing stigma attached to menstruation.\u0000","PeriodicalId":371340,"journal":{"name":"Current Womens Health Reviews","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124186827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}