We report a case of uterine leiomyosarcoma initially diagnosed on pathological examination of a vaginally performed interannexal total hysterectomy specimen for a giant 10 cm/8 cm fibroid delivered through the cervix prolapsed out of the vulva and causing acute neglected uterine...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1241
Okpu U. Jeremiah, Uhomoibhi D. Osezimen, Ayemoro O. Temitope, Okeke O.Daniel, Madu, W. Chimezie, Ohaneneye M. Chinedu, Eze O.Samuel, Aturamu A. Ayoyinka, Ugwoke O. Albert, Ugwu E. Francis, Okolo E. Ifeanyi, Idialu .O.Perpetual, Dongo E. Naomi, Akhaine J. Precious & Ezugwu O. Oliver·Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2024
Background: Cervical cancer is a malignant condition affecting the cervix, with an average onset age of 45 years. It is the second most common cancer among women globally as in 2012, over 550,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide; of these, a large majority, a...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1239
Introduction: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection, which causes the inflammation of the vulva and vagina caused by Candida albicans or other non-Candida albicans species. It is very common among women in the reproductive age, among whom, it is the commonest cause of va...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1240
Background: Classification of stillbirths by Relevant Condition at Death (ReCoDe) is one of the sole classification systems developed specifically to identify causes of fetal death-” What went wrong, not necessarily why”. It is derived from a population-based cohort study in Engl...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1238
Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) an iatrogenic complication is a distressful condition. In developed countries, the majority of fistula result from gynecological/urogynecological surgeries, whereas in under developed countries, obstructed labour remains a common cause. Accurate diagno...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1236
Introduction: Clinical observation has shown suboptimal knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among pregnant women attending primary healthcare clinics in the Kuala Langat district. This study aims to determine the KAP of anaemia management among pregnant women in late pregnancy...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1237
Background and Aims: Vaccination in pregnant women is already performed for viruses and bacteria, which has advantages for the mother and the newborn. Besides a general rejection of COVID-19 vaccines in this population, these are considered safe, effective and may prevent severe...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1235
Introduction: Maternal body mass index (BMI) is a useful indicator of the nutritional status of a pregnant woman. It is well established that maternal body mass index has an impact on pregnancy outcomes be it underweight, overweight or obesity. Thus, nutritional intake and weight...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1234
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition affecting a significant proportion of women worldwide. Despite its impact on quality of life and healthcare systems, the prevalence of endometriosis varies widely across different studies and populations. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1233
Background: Laparoscopic myomectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove uterine fibroids. While generally associated with reduced recovery times and fewer complications compared to open surgery, the risk of blood transfusion remains a significant concern. Me...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2024/v7i1232