{"title":"A Case Series on Pregnant Patients with Mild Covid-19 Infection and Signs of Severe Placental Insufficiency.","authors":"A Ivert, C Lindblad Wollmann, K Pettersson","doi":"10.1155/2023/2018551","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2018551","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this case series, we present five cases of pregnant women who sought medical attention for reduced fetal movements with an ongoing mild maternal Covid-19 infection at a Stockholm hospital in Spring of 2021. At the time of admission, the patients were in gestational week between 24 + 0 and 33 + 5. Abdominal ultrasound at the hospital showed no fetal movements, and cardiotocography (CTG) was pathological. All women delivered via cesarean section within 24 hours after admission. Placental pathology in all cases showed massive perivillous fibrin deposition and extensive histiocytic intervillositis. All placentas were Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive. The infants were Covid-19 PCR negative. Consistent with other published case reports, we hypothesize that Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can affect the placenta resulting in massive perivillous fibrin deposition and histiocytic intervillositis leading to acute placental insufficiency and fetal hypoxia. The absence of intrauterine growth restriction also augments the theory of an acute onset of placental insufficiency due to the Covid-19 infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"2018551"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10072962/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9324579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Small Bowel Obstruction in Postpartum Vaginal Delivery due to Prior Abdominal Adhesions Case Report.","authors":"Liubin Yang, Lydia Kao","doi":"10.1155/2023/6563205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6563205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intestinal obstruction rarely occurs after uncomplicated vaginal deliveries. Here, we present a case of a multiparous woman with a history of prior appendectomy presenting with generalized, nonspecific abdominal pain that was out of proportion to exam findings. Initial abdominal X-ray was nonspecific, and subsequent computed tomography (CT) abdomen showed closed small bowel obstruction requiring surgical repair. We present a case of intestinal obstruction occurring within 24 hours of uncomplicated vaginal delivery with a risk factor of a prior appendectomy surgery and the use of CT abdomen and pelvis to expedite diagnose.</p>","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"6563205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10072967/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9324580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T Loukopoulos, A Zikopoulos, M Plachoura, A Galani, K Zikopoulos, E Kolibianakis
{"title":"Emergency Obstetric Hysterectomy after Conservative Management of Placenta Accreta.","authors":"T Loukopoulos, A Zikopoulos, M Plachoura, A Galani, K Zikopoulos, E Kolibianakis","doi":"10.1155/2023/2420333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2420333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obstetric hemorrhage is a frequent and life-threatening complication of either vaginal or cesarean delivery. It can be due to many causes, one of which is placenta accreta, the abnormal invasion of the placenta into the myometrial wall of uterus. Ultrasonography is the first line diagnostic method that can lead to the diagnosis of placenta accreta although, the depth of penetration is estimated by magnetic resonance imaging. Placenta accreta is a life-threatening situation requiring an experienced health care team for its management. Hysterectomy is usually performed although, conservative management might be preferred in carefully selected cases. <i>Case Presentation.</i> A 32-year-old woman (G2, P0) who had an inconsistently monitored pregnancy appeared at a regional hospital with contractions at 39th week of gestation. In her first pregnancy, she was subjected to cesarean section due to delay in second stage of labor and unfortunately her child died due to sudden cardiac death. During C-section, placenta accreta was identified. Given her previous history and her desire to maintain fertility, conservative management was initially planned to preserve her uterus. However, due to persisting vaginal bleeding immediately after delivery an emergency hysterectomy was performed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conservative management of placenta accreta can be considered in some special cases with the aim to spare fertility. However, if bleeding cannot be controlled during the immediate postpartum period, emergency hysterectomy is unavoidable. A specialized multidisciplinary medical team is required to optimize management.</p>","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"2420333"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9988370/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9451159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melissa Bou Malham, Jordy Mehawej, Andreas Filippaios, Christina Kushnir, Paulette Mhawech-Fauceglia
{"title":"Bilateral Ovarian Serous Borderline Tumor with Non-Invasive Endometrial Implants.","authors":"Melissa Bou Malham, Jordy Mehawej, Andreas Filippaios, Christina Kushnir, Paulette Mhawech-Fauceglia","doi":"10.1155/2023/4845887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4845887","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herein, we are presenting a case of a 33-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department complaining of persistent lower abdominal pain of one-day duration. Physical examination revealed abdominal tenderness with right lower quadrant rebound tenderness. Computed tomography abdomen/pelvis showed a 6 cm possible necrotic mass of the left ovary with moderate amount of complex ascites. A laparoscopic left oophorectomy with bilateral salpingectomy, right ovarian biopsy, and appendectomy were performed without complications. The cut surface of the left ovary showed a 9.7 cm × 8 cm × 4 cm ovarian mass, and the cut surface revealed multiple gray-tan friable papillary excrescence. Microscopic evaluation showed findings consistent with left and right ovarian serous borderline tumor (SBT). Subsequently, a tumor staging was conducted with total laparoscopic hysterectomy, pelvic and periaortic lymph node dissection, and omentectomy. The endometrium sections showed several small foci of SBT within the endometrial stroma, consistent with non-invasive implants of the endometrium. The omentum and lymph nodes were all negative for malignancy. SBTs associated with endometrial implants are very rare with only one case reported in the literature. Their existence can cause diagnostic challenges, and they should be acknowledged for early diagnosis and to plan for patient's treatment and outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"4845887"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10270762/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9665798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Beatriz Féria, M. Trindade, M. J. Palma, J. Figueiredo, F. Passos
{"title":"Meckel's Diverticulum: The “Great Mimic” but Often a Forgotten Cause of Acute Abdomen during Pregnancy","authors":"Beatriz Féria, M. Trindade, M. J. Palma, J. Figueiredo, F. Passos","doi":"10.1155/2022/2383075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2383075","url":null,"abstract":"Meckel's diverticulitis is an extremely rare event during pregnancy. Its diagnosis is often difficult and can result in higher maternal and fetal morbimortality. We describe a case of a 40-year-old healthy pregnant woman at 33 weeks of gestation who presented with abdominal pain and tender abdomen, leukocytosis, and elevated PCR. The imagiological exams were not conclusive. After an urgent caesarean section due to worsening of clinical status and nonreassuring fetal well-being, a laparotomy revealed a distended, necrotic, and perforated Meckel's diverticulum.","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75180226","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}
{"title":"Association of Beta-Thalassaemia and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism","authors":"A. Vidal, C. Dhakal","doi":"10.1155/2022/4655249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4655249","url":null,"abstract":"Thalassaemic syndromes are among the most common haemoglobinopathies and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Because of the various treatments, a secondary endocrinopathy due to iron overload—haemosiderosis—can occur, causing hypopituitarism leading to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) and infertility. We present a case of secondary amenorrhoea in a patient with beta-thalassaemia and a history of multiple therapies in her adolescence, such as multiple transfusions, chemotherapy, and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, who presented with HH and premature ovarian insufficiency.","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76218457","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}
Jillian K Wothe, Elizabeth Elfstrand, Michael R Mooney, Donald D Wothe
{"title":"Rotational Thromboelastometry-Guided Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Treatment of Amniotic Fluid Embolism.","authors":"Jillian K Wothe, Elizabeth Elfstrand, Michael R Mooney, Donald D Wothe","doi":"10.1155/2022/9658708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9658708","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare and often fatal complication of pregnancy that occurs during the puerperium. The low incidence of AFE has resulted in few large studies, which makes evidence-based management of AFE challenging. The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been reported but is limited by availability and challenges managing anticoagulation. In this report, we detail the case of a 29-year-old female who suffered from an AFE leading to cardiac arrest and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. She was treated with protocolized A-OK (adenosine, ondansetron, and ketorolac), emergency c-section, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, massive blood transfusion, and rotational thromboelastometry-guided ECMO, allowing her to forgo initial anticoagulation. After a prolonged rehabilitation with initial poor neurological status, she made a complete recovery. In this report, we describe the protocols that contributed to her recovery and detail management of complicated AFE for other clinicians.</p>","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"2022 ","pages":"9658708"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9132692/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71421013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Midori Yoshikawa, T. Seyama, T. Iriyama, S. Sayama, T. Fujii, Masatake Toshimitsu, Moto Nakaya, R. Kurokawa, Eisuke Shibata, T. Watadani, K. Kumasawa, T. Nagamatsu, K. Koga, Y. Osuga
{"title":"A Case of Preeclampsia with Uterine Necrosis after Uterine Artery Embolization for Postpartum Hemorrhage","authors":"Midori Yoshikawa, T. Seyama, T. Iriyama, S. Sayama, T. Fujii, Masatake Toshimitsu, Moto Nakaya, R. Kurokawa, Eisuke Shibata, T. Watadani, K. Kumasawa, T. Nagamatsu, K. Koga, Y. Osuga","doi":"10.1155/2022/2859766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2859766","url":null,"abstract":"Uterine necrosis is a rare complication in uterine artery embolization (UAE) for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Preeclampsia (PE) is a condition characterized with systemic endothelial damage and intravascular volume depletion. Whether a patient with PE is at high risk for uterine necrosis after UAE for PPH has been unknown. A 30-year-old primipara woman was diagnosed with PE based on hypertension and proteinuria during delivery. UAE was performed for PPH after forceps delivery. After UAE, the patient presented with pleural effusion and massive ascites as well as persistent fever unresponsive to antibiotics. Ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) led to the diagnosis of uterine necrosis, for which we performed total laparoscopic hysterectomy. It should be kept in mind that patients with PE associated with massive ascites may be at high risk for uterine necrosis after UAE due to decreased uterine perfusion. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to persistent symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain after UAE to diagnose uterine necrosis.","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89210396","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}
{"title":"More than an Incidentaloma: The Nonreportable NIPT","authors":"Allison M Jay, Brian Mason, D. Lebovic, P. Chuba","doi":"10.1155/2022/2496057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2496057","url":null,"abstract":"Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which utilizes a maternal blood sample to detect fetal gender and screen for fetal aneuploidy (abnormal chromosomes), is widely used in obstetrics to screen for Trisomies 21, 18, and 13. Per the literature, approximately 0.3% of pregnant woman's results are nonreportable. Reasons include low fetal fraction, insufficient DNA, vanishing twin, twin pregnancy, clonal mosaicism, and maternal neoplasia. Here, we describe a 25-year-old G2P1 pregnant woman who had two nonreportable NIPT results and subsequently was diagnosed with lymphoma. We discuss the importance of clinical exam in correlation with the results to offer comprehensive evaluation of the patient with a nonreportable finding, given malignancy occurs in 1/1000 pregnant women. This report overviews proposed management guidelines for pregnant women with a nonreportable result and helps to address discomfort the treating physician may feel in discussing this result with their patient.","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74156410","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}
{"title":"Appearances Are Deceptive: Two Case Reports in Teenagers on the Conservative Laparoscopic Surgery for Adnexal Torsion with Apparent Infarction","authors":"A. Jayawardane, M. Patabendige, C. Gunathilaka","doi":"10.1155/2022/1798599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1798599","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Torsion of the ovary, tube, or both is estimated to be responsible for 2-7% of all gynaecological emergencies. Oophorectomy is commonly performed for adnexal torsion with a possible negative impact on fertility in women of reproductive age. Case Presentations. We report two cases of teenage girls presented with adnexal torsion describing their laparoscopy features. Detorsion without additional surgical intervention could save their ovaries. Discussion. Detorsion is a more conservative surgical approach that should be considered in all younger women with ovarian torsion.","PeriodicalId":9610,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81766486","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}