Pulmonary edema is a rare complication of preeclampsia, but has a high morbidity rate and can be life threatening. Shortness of breath is the main symptom for patient with both pulmonary edema and moderate to severe COVID-19 infection. The COVID-19 pandemic is a big challenge for...
Background: Cervical incompetence is a major cause of recurrent mid-trimester pregnancy losses with profound psychological effect on affected women. Intervention with the use of cervical cerclage has been shown to be generally beneficial. Aim: The aim of the study was to determin...
Objective: To report a rare case of cornual pregnancy that we diagnosed during the antenatal period; and to provide a further review of diagnostic difficulty, based on appropriate literature and guidelines available. Methods: A Case Report Case: A 25-year old primigravida woman w...
Precipitous labor is certainly not a novel statement in the field of medicine. It has been reported in various regions over the years with a prevalence of about 1-3% in the United States. A study revealed that the prevalence of precipitous labor in Australia is 14%, which is rela...
Aims: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. Study Design: This research was a cross- sectional descriptive study among pregnant w...
Uterus didelphys, also known as a duplicated uterus with one vagina, is an embryological abnormality resulting from complete failure of fusion of the Mullerian ducts. We present the case of a young woman who had uterus didelphys with 8 months pregnancy, one in each horn. She was...
Background: Cervical insufficiency has been defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) as inability of the cervix to retain a pregnancy in the second trimester, in the absence of uterine contractions. It is an important contributor to the incidence...
Background: Anemia in pregnancy is common especially in developing countries and iron supplementation is routinely given to pregnant women to mitigate the impacts of anemia in pregnancy. Objective: This study aimed at determining the side effect profiles of twice weekly and daily...
CA-125 is expressed in the surface of coelomic epithelium and help to distinguish benign from malignant ovarian lesion as higher levels have association with malignant ovarian masses. In this case report, we see rise in CA-125 levels in benign condition that is endometriosis.
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver disorder during pregnancy. ICP usually manifests during the second and third trimester of gestation and the diagnosis is based on the clinical symptoms; the presence of pruritus with a deterioration of liver tests, and typica...
Background: Pregnancy is a vulnerable period needing more care and attention regarding both the mother and her fetus. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to respiratory pathogens and acute pneumonia since they are at an immunosuppressive state because of the physiological...
COVID-19 pandemic has affected all countries across the world. With the emergence of vaccines, scientific community has got a sense of relief. However, dilemma still persists regarding the status of COVID-19 vaccination among the pregnant population. Coming from a low-middle inco...
Rhabdomyosarcoma are soft tissue sarcomas arising from the primitive mesenchymal cells, common in children and adolescents, but rare in adults. A 19 years old girl diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of cervix treated has been treated with fertility preserving options and is followed...
Background: Placenta praevia remains a major cause of antepartum haemorrhage contributing significantly to maternal and perinatal mortality especially in developing countries including Nigeria. This study sought to determine the risk factors for placenta praevia among parturients...
Aim: To explore and describe the factors that influence utilization of reproductive health services among adolescents seeking for services at the Child and Maternal Health Hospital (MCHH) in Kumasi, Ghana. Sample: Adolescents between ages 15 to 19 years receiving health services...