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Around 2-7% of all vulvar cancers are represented by primary carcinomas of Bartholin gland. Here we are presenting such a rare case of carcinoma of Bartholin gland. 45/F P2L2 presented in our OPD with non-healing lesion in vulva for 2 months. She had history of Bartholin’s cyst excision (elsewhere), 2 months back (the exact time since when she is having the non-healing lesion in vulva). Diagnostic biopsy revealed it to be vulval squamous cell carcinoma. She was given two cycles of Neo adjuvant chemotherapy (Inj. Paclitaxel and Carboplatin). In view of better response to the treatment patient was planned for surgery. Patient underwent wide local excision with bilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy. Although the majority of vulvar lesions are benign, especially in women younger than 50 years of age, any solid mass should be carefully evaluated for malignancy. Preferably biopsy of Bartholin gland should be considered if the patient is more than 40 years of age and should be mandatory in a menopausal woman.
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Worldwide cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancers among females. Pelvic recurrence, distant metastases, or a combination of both can occur in patients of carcinoma cervix. A 42-year-old P2L2 with a history of carcinoma cervix stage 3-b came to our OPD for routine follow up. Two year back she was managed with chemoradiation for her primary carcinoma which had parametrium extension. There was a 1 × 1 cm lesion on the anterior vaginal wall which was diagnosed to be cervical recurrence. Patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy. Patient is disease free till now. Treatment decisions should be individualised based on the performance status of the patient, the site of recurrence and/or metastases, the extent of metastatic disease, and prior treatment.
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Acute colonic pseudo obstruction or Ogilvie’s syndrome is a rare entity that is characterized by acute dilatation of the colon without any mechanical obstruction. It is usually associated with medical disease or surgery and rarely occurs spontaneously. If not diagnosed early, Ogilvie’s syndrome may cause bowel ischemia and perforation. Its early diagnosis and prompt treatment are the keystones to avoid any subsequent fatal complications. We report a case of acute intestinal pseudo obstruction causing post-operative wound dehiscence in a patient who underwent colostomy reversal following a Hartman’s procedure for a rectal carcinoma. We also review the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and management of Ogilvie’s syndrome with reference to literature.
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Current evidence on the efficacy and safety of Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that normal arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit. This study aims to present our single unit experience of Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy performed for early stage cervical cancers. Methods: 74 laparoscopic radical hysterectomies performed for early stage cervical cancers from 2012 to 2017 were reviewed. Results: Key efficacyoutcomes evaluated were completing the procedure without conversion to open surgery ( conversion rate – 3/74),the mean operating time (144 mts), intra operative complications ( rectal injury 2/74, primary hemorrhage 1/74), post operative complications ( ureteric fistula 2/74, vescico vaginal fistula 1/74 , port site hernia 1/74), number of LN removed ( mean - 14 LN on each side), recovery time (6 hrs on average ) and length of hospital stay (average – 5days); lone term outcomes viz recurrence rate and % year survival are under study. Conclusion: Our initial experience indicate that laparoscopic radical hysterectomy is safe ,feasible and effective with low morbidity and with comparable outcome to open approach; It does not compromise oncological radicality of resection; short term results are promising; long term results are awaited.