Frecuencia y detección molecular de Gardnerella vaginalis en una institución de tercer nivel / Frequency and molecular detection of Gardnerella vaginalis in a third level institute

Resumen Antecedentes: Los padecimientos vaginales son la razón más común para que las mujeres busquen atención médica, con una prevalencia global que oscila entre el 23 y el 29% en mujeres en edad reproductiva. La vaginosis bacteriana es una de las principales causas de estos padecimientos, y el agente etiológico más frecuentemente identificado es Gardnerella vaginalis, sin embargo su diagnóstico es difícil, ya que requiere de medios artificiales selectivos enriquecidos y diferenciales. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de G. vaginalis mediante la amplificación de ácidos nucleicos empleando la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) en muestras cervicovaginales de pacientes que asisten a un instituto de tercer nivel. Método: Se analizaron 121 muestras cervicovaginales para la detección molecular del ARN ribosomal 16S de G. vaginalis. Resultados: G. vaginalis. se detectó en 34 muestras, de estas, 23 fueron de mujeres embarazadas y 11 de no embarazadas. Conclusión: La PCR de punto final detectó tres veces más la presencia de G. vaginalis que el medio de cultivo artificial.

Abstract Background: Vaginal conditions are the most common reason for women to seek medical care, with an overall prevalence ranging from 23 to 29% in women of reproductive age. Bacterial vaginosis is one of the main causes of these conditions, and the most frequently identified etiological agent is Gardnerella vaginalis, however, its diagnosis is difficult since it requires enriched and artificial selective culture media. Objective: To determine the frequency of G. vaginalis by nucleic acid amplification using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in cervicovaginal samples from patients attending a third level institute. Method: One hundred twenty-one cervicovaginal samples were analyzed for molecular detection of 16S ribosomal RNA from G. vaginalis. Results: G. vaginalis was detected in 34 samples, of these, 23 were from pregnant women and 11 from non-pregnant women. Conclusion: Endpoint PCR detected three times more the presence of G. vaginalis than artificial culture medium.

The use of dinoprostone versus evening primrose oil for cervical ripening in women who will undergo hysteroscopy: A randomized controlled trial

Objective@#To compare the efficacy of Dinoprostone gel versus intravaginal evening primrose oil capsule as cervical ripening agents for operative hysteroscopy…. and to compare the length of time to achieve a 10mm cervical dilatation prior to operative hysteroscopy.@*Methods@#This is a two-arm randomized controlled trial done in a tertiary training institution. Group A and B received Dinoprostone gel and EPO for cervical ripening, respectively. Population consisted of women admitted for operative hysteroscopy, aged between 19-56 years old, and with closed cervix. @*Results@#Thirty-eight (38) patients mostly pre-menopausal with mean age of 41, without history of uterine surgery, and presented with abnormal uterine bleeding, were included. Significant difference was observed in initial cervical dilatation between Dinoprostone gel(5.63 mm) versus EPO(4.21mm). Most patients in EPO group were pain-free while Dinoprostone group experienced tolerable pain. Use of Dinoprostone was 4x more expensive versus EPO. @*Conclusion@#Both agents were effective in dilating the cervix prior to operative hysteroscopy. Nevertheless, EPO may be superior and acceptable due to reduced cost, patient convenience and acceptability, and ease of administration.

Cervicovaginal fluid beta human chorionic gonadotropin assay as an early predictor of spontaneous preterm delivery among antenatal patients

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of the beta subunit of hCG in cervicovaginal secretions as a biochemical predictor of spontaneous preterm delivery among pregnant women with and without preterm delivery risk.DESIGN: This was an eight-month prospective case control study of pregnant women with or without risk factors for preterm delivery. SETTING: Ifako- Ijaye General Hospital Lagos/ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria. PARTICIPANTS: 150 pregnant women which consisted of 50 cases with preterm delivery risk and 100 controls without preterm delivery risk. INTERVENTIONS: A structured interviewer administered questionnaire which had been pretested, was used to collect data. Two cervicovaginal fluid samples at 26 weeks and 32 weeks were collected from each of the participants and it was quantitatively assayed using ELISA for presence of beta hCG. The participants were followed up till delivery. RESULTS: 15 participants out of the 50 cases delivered their babies preterm, while only 2 participants out of the 100 controls had preterm delivery. The 15 cases who delivered preterm had significant increase in their mean beta HCG value from 7.44±1.74 at 26 weeks to 32.6±1.32 at 32 weeks with p value<0.001. There was however no statistical difference in the mean beta HCG at 26 weeks and at 32 weeks for the control group. CONCLUSION: The concentration of beta HCG in the cervicovaginal fluid is a useful early predictor of preterm delivery especially among patients with risk factors.

Role of cervicovaginal β-hCG in prediction of preterm delivery: a prospective observational study

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) factsheet revealed that 15 million babies are born too early every year and almost 1 million children die each year due to complications of preterm birth. The objective of this study was to determine whether cervicovaginal β-hCG level can be used as predictor of preterm delivery in asymptomatic high-risk pregnant women at 24-34 weeks gestation age.Methods: This was prospective observational study. Total 134 asymptomatic pregnant women were taken for study who had at least one risk factor for preterm delivery at 24-34 weeks gestation age. Cervicovaginal secretion was collected and β-hCG level was measured by chemiluminescent immunoassay.Results: Out of 134 cases, 42.5% had preterm delivery and 57.5% had term delivery. Mean cervicovaginal β-hCG level (mIU/ml) in preterm delivery group was 39.38±19.66 and term delivery group was 21.86±11.18. Cervicovaginal β-hCG level was significantly higher in preterm group compare to term group demonstrating significant association of raised β-hCG with preterm group (p value <0.001). ROC curve analysis was done to find out best cut off value of cervicovaginal β-hCG for prediction of preterm delivery and optimal cut off value was 36.45 mIU/ml. The optimal cut off value for cervicovaginal β-hCG (36.45 mIU/ml) gave sensitivity 71.9%, specificity 81.8%, positive predictive value 74.5%, negative predictive value 79.7% and diagnostic accuracy of 77.6% for prediction of preterm delivery.Conclusions: Cervicovaginal β-hCG can be used as sensitive and specific biomarker of prediction of preterm delivery in asymptomatic high-risk women.

Infección por virus del papiloma humano en mujeres del Cantón Cañar, Ecuador / Human papillomavirus infection among women from Cañar Canton in Ecuador

Introducción: Existen pocos estudios sobre la circulación del virus del papiloma humano en mujeres ecuatorianas, particularmente residentes en el Cantón Cañar. Objetivo: Determinar la circulación del virus del papiloma humano, las alteraciones en la citología cérvico-vaginal de mujeres cañaríes y el comportamiento de algunas variables sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas. Métodos: Estudio analítico de corte transversal desde julio 2017-septiembre 2018. Se colectaron células cervicouterinas de 100 mujeres entre 15 y 55 años de edad para determinar la infección viral y alteraciones citológicas. Se investigó la asociación entre variables sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas con la infección viral. Resultados: El 51 por ciento (51/100) de las mujeres examinadas resultó positivo al virus, con predominio de los genotipos oncogénicos. El genotipo 31 fue el más frecuente (56,9 por ciento; 29/51), seguido por el genotipo 58 (43,1 por ciento; 22/51). Las mujeres mayores de 50 años, tenían una probabilidad menor de estar infectadas (3,9 por ciento; 2/51). La probabilidad de infección fue mayor en mujeres solteras, con antecedentes de infecciones de transmisión sexual, que padecían procesos cervicales inflamatorios, y en las fumadoras. La infección con genotipo 66 estuvo asociada al uso de anticonceptivos hormonales (53,3 por ciento; 8/15); p= 0,045, RP= 3,08 IC95 por ciento (1,00-9,46). Se obtuvo el 97 por ciento de citologías negativas para malignidad; no se diagnosticaron casos con lesiones de alto grado. Conclusiones: La elevada prevalencia de infección con genotipos oncogénicos en contraste con la baja frecuencia de citologías positivas, indica la necesidad de implementar programas eficientes para la detección precoz del cáncer cervicouterino en la población del Cañar y divulgar campañas de educación sexual y reproductiva(AU)

Introduction: Few studies are available about the circulation of human papillomavirus among Ecuadorian women, particularly those from Cañar Canton. Objectives: Determine the circulation of human papillomavirus, alterations in the cervical-vaginal cytology of women from Cañar Canton, and the behavior of some sociodemographic and clinical-epidemiological variables. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2017 to September 2018. Cervical cells were collected from 100 women aged 15-55 years to determine viral infection and cytological alterations. An analysis was performed of the relationship of sociodemographic and clinical-epidemiological variables to viral infection. Results: Of the women examined, 51 percent; (51/100) tested positive for the virus, with a predominance of oncogenic genotypes. Genotype 31 was the most common (56.9 percent;; 29/51), followed by genotype 58 (43.1 percent; 22/51). Women aged over 50 years had a lesser probability of being infected (3.9 percent;; 2/51). Infection probability was greater among single women, with a history of sexually transmitted infections, who suffered from inflammatory cervical processes, and smokers. Infection by genotype 66 was associated to the use of hormonal contraceptives (53.3 percent;; 8/15); p= 0.045, PR= 3.08 CI95 percent; (1.00-9.46). Of the sample cytologies, 97 percent; were negative for malignancy; no case was diagnosed of high-grade lesions. Conclusions: The high prevalence of infection by oncogenic genotypes, as opposed to the low frequency of positive cytologies, points to the need to implement efficient programs aimed at early detection of cervical cancer in the population of Cañar Canton, as well as sexual and reproductive education campaigns(AU)

Neovagina creation using sigmoid colon in vaginal agenesis: a case report and review of literature

Mullerian duct anomalies are rare and can present with abnormalities in upper vagina, cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. The exact incidence of cervicovaginal agenesis is unknown and there are very few cases recorded in the literature. Authors report a 12-year-old girl referred from gynaecologist with chronic cyclical abdominal pain with underdeveloped, geniatilia and developed secondary sexual characters. Radiological investigations showed hypoplastic cervix with hematometra and left hemato salpinx. A definitive repair with creation of a neovagina using a sigmoid colon segment was performed in a single stage. Many techniques are described for reconstruction of cervicovaginal canal. Use of colon in creation of a neovagina is described by authors. Here we report a case of complete vaginal agenesis presenting with Hematometra-Hematosalpinx where a neovagina was created using a segment of sigmoid colon. Single staged surgery for neovagina creation using segment of sigmoid colon offers a promising and safe alternative for cervicovaginal agenesis.

Aetiological Factors and Foetomaternal Outcome in PROM.

Premature rupture of membrane (PROM) refers to the disruption of foetal membranes before the beginning of labour, resulting in spontaneous leakage of amniotic fluid.Homeyr, GJ et al in his study “Amnio infusion for third trimester preterm rupture of membranes”, march 2014 states that premature rupture of membranes (PROM), or pre-labour rupture of membranes, is a condition occurring in pregnancy and defined it as rupture of membranes (breakage of the amniotic sac), commonly called breaking of the mother's water (s), more than one hour before the onset of labour.METHODSThe present study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, during from April 2017 to October 2018. A total 595 cases were studied. The cases were divided into two groups, Study Group-195 cases and Control Group- 400 cases.RESULTSVarious factors were studied and analysed. Incidence of PROM in the present study was 7.49%. Out of 195 cases 68% were term PROM and 32% were preterm PROM. Mean age in the study group was 23 yrs. Risk factors associated with PROM in most of the cases was unknown (52%). Other causes were anaemia 34%, cervicovaginal infections 16%, malpresentation 10%, multiple gestation 3.5%, prior cervical surgery 1%, history of fall 1% PROM following coitus was 1.5%. In the present study the correlation between CRP and clinical chorioamnionitis was significant. Caesarean section was done was done in 19% cases in study group. There were 3 % cases of chorioamnionitis in study group. Out of 10 patients in the study group, maximum patients had puerperal sepsis (4 patients- 40%) followed by UTI (30%), wound infection (20%) and breast engorgement (10%).CONCLUSIONSPremature infant puts immense burden on the economy and health care resources of the country. Therefore, management of PPROM requires accurate diagnosis and evaluation of the risks and benefits of continued pregnancy or expeditious delivery. Once PROM is diagnosed, it is important to weigh the risk of PROM and prematurity and make the right choice for conservative management or active interventions. Adequate antenatal care should be advocated so that appropriate risk assessment can be done, and intervention provided where applicable. Neonatal units should also be equipped to be able to render necessary care for these preterm neonates thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with PPROM.

Prevalence of Vaginal Infections among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Saudi Pregnant Women

Aim of the study: To test the pervasiveness of vaginal infection in diabetic pregnant women and normal pregnant women; Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia. Patients and methods: The samples are obtained from Al- Dawadmi hospital, Riyad, Saudi Arabia. If vaginal swab samples positive microbial tests for any infection and culture in media, we were reported the participants and referral to the gynecologist. Vaginal swabs were gathered from 500 pregnant women divided into 250 diabetic and 250 non-diabetics. The ages were ranged from 20 to 45 years. Results: Total 500 women were included in this study. Of these patients, 253 (50.6%) of them diagnosed vaginal infection. 30.6% was diagnosed with diabetes and 20% was diagnosed with non-diabetes. This prevalence is comparably higher among pregnant women with diabetes. Conclusion: The ordinary microbiota may don’t allow infection and colonization of the host and the spread of microorganisms related to urogenital infections, including those in charge of bacterial vaginosis, fungal, viral, protozoal and aerobic bacterial vaginitis, the disturbed vaginal flora, particularly when asymptomatic, could cause female and male problems, infertility and be principally connected with an adverse pregnancy outcome, as well as maternal and fetal morbidity.

Evaluation of the cervicovaginal environment in asymptomatic Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 infected women

ABSTRACT Introduction: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is sexually transmitted and causes persistent infection. This virus induces activation of the immune system and production of inflammatory cytokines. This study aimed to assess the cytokine profile and cytopathological findings in the cervicovaginal fluid of asymptomatic HTLV-1-infected women. Methods: HTLV-1-infected and uninfected women were selected at the Centro de Atendimento ao Portador de HTLV in Salvador-Brazil. None of the included HTLV-1-infected women reported any HTLV-1-associated diseases. All volunteers underwent gynecological examination to collect cervicovaginal fluid. Cytokine quantification was performed using the Cytometric Bead Array (CBA) Human Th1/Th2/Th17 kit. Light microscopy was used to evaluate cervicovaginal cytopathology. In addition, proviral load in cervicovaginal fluid and peripheral blood was measured by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results: 112 women (63 HTLV-1-infected and 49 uninfected) were evaluated. No differences were found with respect to cytopathological cervicovaginal findings between the groups. IL-2, TNF, IL-4, IL-10, and IL-17 levels were significantly higher in cervicovaginal fluid of the HTLV-1-infected women than in uninfected women (p < 0.05). Conversely, IFN-γ was found to be lower in the HTLV-1-infected women (p < 0.001) compared to uninfected individuals. Cervicovaginal proviral load was detectable in 53% of the HTLV-1-infected women and was found to be consistently lower than the proviral load in peripheral blood. Conclusions: HTLV-1 infection induces immune activation in cervicovaginal environment, characterized by elevated concentrations of Th1, Th2, and IL17 in the cervicovaginal fluid.

Clinical evaluation of cervicectomy in the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with cervicovaginal shortening / 中国实用妇科与产科杂志

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical efficacy of cervicectomy for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)in patients with cervicovaginal shortening.METHODS: Retrospectively analyze the clinical data of the 120 cases of CIN treated in Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from April 2014 to November 2018.Cervicectomy was performed because of cervicovaginal shortening caused by menopausal or peri-menopausal cervical atrophy or cervical surgery.The clinical treatment,efficacy and prognosis of the patients were reviewed.RESULTS: The mean age of the 120 patients was 55.2 years(range:35-77 years).The indications of operation included:persistent abnormal cervical cytology test(7),CIN2(42),CIN3(70),squamous carcinoma of the cervix(1);peri-menopausal and menopausal patients with obvious cervicovaginal atrophy(100),premenopausal patients with natural short cervix(2),and obvious cervicovaginal shortening caused by cervical surgery(18).The mean operating time was 23.2 min(range 10-30 min),the mean bleeding volume was 7.8 mL(range:5-20 mL),and the mean height of cervix resected was 2.59 cm(range:2-3 cm).No secondary injury,bleeding or other postoperative complications occurred during surgery;cervical postoperative wounds healed well;only one case developed cervical adhesion after surgery.The postoperative histologic diagnosis were compared with the preoperative histologic diagnosis,in which 45 degraded(37.50%),42 consistent(35.00%),and 33 upgraded(27.50%).HPV conversion rate 3 months after cervicectomy was 80.81%(80/99),and total HPV conversion rate was 88.89%(88/99).A total of 29 patients underwent secondary surgery,23 underwent total hysterectomy,and 6 underwent extensive hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.All patients were followed up,once every 3 to 6 months,and median follow-up time was 29.5 months(range 4-59 months).All patients recovered well after surgery;only 2 cases showed positive margins,and only 2 cases of residual disease and 1 case of recurrence were found during follow-up.CONCLUSION: For patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia of cervicovaginal shortening,cervicectomy is a safe,effective and relatively microinvasive treatment.

Uterine didelphys with unilateral cervicovaginal agenesis: A case report

@#<p style="text-align: justify;">Unilateral cervicovaginal agenesis in a didelphic uterus is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. Women born with this anomaly present with menarche associated with progressive dysmenorrhea and symptoms of worsening endometriosis. Presented here is a case of a 12 year old nulligravid who presented with progressive cyclic abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed a tender large right adnexal mass and presence of a vaginal canal and cervix tilted to the left. Sonography showed the presence of uterine didelphys, right hematosalpinx and hematocolpos. Preoperative impression was outflow tract obstruction probably due to Herlyn Werner-Wunderlich syndrome. However, intraoperatively, it was discovered this was a case of uterine didelphys with outflow tract obstruction of the right hemiuterus due to unilateral cervicovaginal agenesis and ipsilateral renal agenesis.</p>

Factores de riesgo de infección puerperal en el Hospital General Docente Dr Agostinho Neto, Guantánamo 2016-2018 / Facores de risco de infecção puerperal no Hospital Geral Universitario Agostinho Neto, Guantánamo 2016-2018 / Risk factors of puerperal infection in the Teaching General Hospital Agostinho Neto, Guantánamo 2016-2018

Introducción: la prevención de la infección puerperal es una exigencia social. Objetivo: precisar la asociación entre rotura de membranas ovulares, infección cervicovaginal y corioamnionitis, y presentación de infección puerperal en puérperas atendidas en el servicio de Obstetriciadel Hospital General Docente Dr Agostinho Neto durante los años 2016-2018. Método: se realizó un estudio de casos y controles. El universo se conformó por todas las puérperas con infección puerperal (n=622) y de estas últimas se seleccionó una muestra por conveniencia de 60 pacientes, las que constituyeron el grupo de casos y se eligió un grupo de pacientes sin infección puerperal (n=120) que conformaron el grupo control. Se estudiaron las siguientes variables: edad en años, tiempo de rotura de membranas ovulares, diagnóstico de infección cervicovaginal y corioamnionitis y vía del parto. Resultados: predominaron las edades entre 20 y 29 años en los casos (41,7 por ciento) y controles (48,3 por ciento). Existieron evidencias estadísticamente significativas, con una confiabilidad del 95 por ciento, de que la rotura de membranas de más de 24 horas, la infección cervicovaginal y la corioamnionitis fueron factores de riesgo de infección puerperal. Predominó la vía vaginal en los casos (60 por ciento) y controles (61,7 por ciento), que no resultó estadísticamente significativa asociada a la infección puerperal. Conclusiones: las puérperas con rotura de membranas ovulares de más de 24 horas, infección cervicovaginal y corioamnionitis presentaron mayor riesgo de infección puerperal(AU)

Introduction: the prevention of puerperal infection is a social requirement. Objective: to specify the association between rupture of ovular membranes, cervicovaginal infection and chorioamnionitis and the presentation of puerperal infection in puerperal women attended in the Obstetrics Service of the Hospital Dr. Agostinho Neto during the years 2016-2018. Method: a study was conducted of cases and controls. The universe was formed by all puerperal puerperal infections (n=622), and of the latter a sample was selected for convenience of 60 patients, which constituted the group of cases; a group of patients without puerperal infection (n=120) who formed the control group was chosen. The following variables were studied: age in years, time of rupture of ovular membranes, diagnosis of cervicovaginal infection and chorioamnionitis and birth pathway. Results: ages between 20 and 29 years predominated in cases (41.7 per cent) and controls (48.3per cent). There was statistically significant evidence, with a reliability of 95per cent, that the rupture of membranes over 24 hours, cervicovaginal infection and chorioamnionitis were risk factors for puerperal infection. The vaginalroute predominated in the cases (60per cent) and controls (61.7per cent), which was not statistically significant associated with puerperal infection. Conclusions: puerperal women with ruptured ovular membranes over 24 hours, cervicovaginal infection and chorioamnionitis presented a higher risk of puerperal infection(AU)

Introdução: a prevenção da infecção puerperal é uma exigência social. Objetivo: Para esclarecer a associação entre a ruptura de membranas, infecção cérvico-vaginal e corioamnionite e apresentação de infecção puerperal em puérperas atendidas no Departamento de Obstetrícia Dr. Agostinho Neto Hospital durante os anos de 2016-2018. Método: foi realizado um estudo de casos e controles. O universo foi formado por todas as infecções puerperais no puerpério (n=622) e, deste último, uma amostra foi selecionada por conveniência de 60 pacientes, constituindo o grupo de casos; um grupo de pacientes sem infecção puerperal (n=120) que formou o grupo controle foi escolhido. As seguintes variáveis foram estudadas: idade em anos, tempo de ruptura das membranas ovulares, diagnóstico de infecção cervicovaginal e corioamnionite e via de nascimento. Resultados: as idades entre 20 e 29 anos predominaram nos casos (41,7por cento) e controles (48,3por cento). Houve evidência estatisticamente significativa, com uma confiança de 95por cento, que a ruptura das membranas durante mais de 24 horas, a infecção genital do corioamniotite e eram factores de risco infecção puerperal. A via vaginal predominou nos casos (60por cento) e controles (61,7por cento), o que não foi estatisticamente significante associado à infecção puerperal. Conclusões: puérperas com ruptura de membranas ovulares por 24 horas, infecção cervicovaginal e corioamnionite apresentaram maior risco de infecção puerperal(AU)

Prolactina cervicovaginal en la predicción de parto pretérmino / Cervicovaginal prolactin in the prediction of preterm delivery

Objetivo: establecer la utilidad de las concentraciones cervicovaginales de prolactina en el segundo trimestre para la predicción del parto pretérmino. Métodos: las muestras cervicovaginales se tomaron entre 24 y 28 semanas de embarazo. Todos los embarazos fueron seguidos hasta el parto y divididos en grupos A (parto pretérmino) y B (parto a término). Se evaluaron las características generales, concentraciones séricas de prolactina y eficacia pronóstica. Resultados: la edad gestacional al momento de la determinación de la toma de muestra cervicovaginal fue de 26,2 +/- 1,1 semanas para el grupo A y 25,9 +/- 1,1 semanas para el B (p = ns). No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la edad materna, índice de masa corporal y antecedentes de parto pretérmino (p = ns). Las pacientes del grupo A (1,6 +/- 0,8 ng/mL) presentaron concentraciones cervicovaginales significativas más altas de prolactina comparadas con las del grupo B (0,5 +/- 0,3 ng/mL; p < 0,0001). Un valor de corte de 1 ng/mL presentó un valor por debajo de la curva de 0,87 con sensibilidad 73,1%, especificidad 91,6%, valor predictivo positivo 44,7% y valor predictivo negativo 97,3%. Conclusión: las concentraciones cervicovaginales de prolactina son útiles en la predicción del parto pretérmino.

Objective: To establish usefulness of cervicovaginal prolactin concentrations in second trimester for the prediction of preterm delivery. Methods: Cervicovaginal samples were taken between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. All patients were followed until delivery and divided in group A (preterm delivery) and group B (term delivery). General characteristics, cervicovaginal prolactin concentrations and prognostic efficacy were evaluated. Results: The mean gestational age at cervicovaginal sample was 26.2 +/- 1.1 weeks in group A and 25.9 +/- 1.1 weeks in group B (p = ns). There were not found significant differences in maternal age, body mass index and history of preterm labor (p = ns). Group A patients (1.6 +/- 0.8 ng/mL) showed higher cervicovaginal prolactin concentrations than group B (0.5 +/- 0.3 ng/mL; p < 0.0001). A cut-off value of 1 ng/mL had a value under curve of 0.87 with a sensitivity of 73.1%, specificity of 91.6%, positive predictive value of 44.7% and negative predictive value of 97.3%. Conclusion: Cervicovaginal prolactin concentrations are useful for the prediction of preterm delivery.

A second glance on Cervicovaginal Agenesis

@#Mullerian anomalies arise from the failure in the development of Mullerian ducts and their associated structures during organogenesis which confers adverse impact in fertility and reproductive health. Presented is a rare case of a 15 year old nulligravid, who presented with a chief complaint of severe cyclic hypogastric pain associated with primary amenorrhea. Complete clinical history, physical examination and sonographic findings pointed to a diagnosis of cervical hypoplasia associated with functioning uterine corpus and an absent vagina. Patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with left salpingectomy and bilateral oophorocystectomy, for hematometra, bilateral endometriotic cysts, and hematosalpinx. This case report discusses the management of cervicovaginal agenesis through a multidisciplinary approach by a team composed of an obstetrician-gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, pediatrician, and pediatric surgeon for proper evaluation, diagnosis, and management of this case.

Factors associated with abnormalities of the cytopathological uterine cervix test in South of Brazil / Fatores associados a alterações do exame citopatológico cérvico-uterino no Sul do Brasil

Abstract Objectives: to identify factors associated with abnormal cytopathological test uterine cervix. Methods: it is a analytical study with the participation of 390 women who presented abnormal cytopathological from a city in the state of Paraná in 2012. They were randomly selected through sampling plan. Sociodemographic information such as age, marital status, education level and ethnicity were considered independent variables while the high or low-grade cytological lesions as dependent variable. We analyzed the data statistically by Yates Corrected test, Fisher exact test and measures of association by odds ratio. For all analyzes was considered significance level of 5% and 95% confidence interval. Results: the mean age was 38.8 years, 72.9% were married or common-law marriage, 49.7% with low education level and 87.4% race/color white. HPV contamination was detected in 49.7% of women and high-grade cytological lesions in 18.2%. The low educa-tional level (95%OR=4.07) and non-white ethnicity (95%OR=2.22) were strongly associated with the development to cervical lesions (p<0.05). Conclusions: sociodemoghaphic characteristics were crucial to high-risk lesions and development of cervical cancer, especially in women with low educational level and race/color black or brown. These results confirm the persistence of diseases related to preventable and avoidable causes in the country.

Resumo Objetivos: identificar os fatores associados com alterações do exame citopatológico cérvico-uterino. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo analítico com participação de 390 mulheres que apresen-taram alterações citopatológicas em município do Estado do Paraná no período de 2012. Elas foram selecionadas aleatoriamente através de plano amostral. Informações sociode-mográficas como idade, estado civil, grau de escolaridade e etnia foram consideradas variáveis independentes enquanto que o alto ou baixo grau de lesão citológica como variável dependente. Analisaram-se os dados estatisticamente pelos Testes de Yates corrigido e Fisher e medidas de associação pela odds ratio. Para todas as análises considerou nível de significância de 5% e intervalo de confiança 95%. Resultados: a idade média foi de 38,8 anos sendo a maioria casada ou união estável (72,8%) e com baixa escolaridade (42,8%) e raça/cor branca (87,4%). A contaminação pelo HPV foi detectada em 49,7% das mulheres e lesões citológicas de alto grau em 18,2%. A baixa escolaridade (OR95%=4,07) e etnia não branca (OR95%=2,22) estiveram fortemente associadas ao desenvolvimento às lesões de colo uterino (p<0,05). Conclusão: características sociodemográficas foram determinantes para lesões de alto risco e desenvolvimento de câncer de colo uterino, especialmente nas mulheres de baixa escolaridade e raça/cor negra ou parda. Estes resultados confirmam a persistência de doenças por causas evitáveis e reduzíveis no país.

Correlación citohistológica de ASC-H en el Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen durante el período enero 2013 a julio 2015 / Cyto-histological correlation of ASC-H at Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen, January 2013 - July 2015

En nuestro país, el cáncer de cuello uterino es aún la neoplasia maligna más frecuente en mujeres. Como prueba de tamizaje se utiliza el examen de Papanicolaou o citología cérvico-vaginal, el cual es informado utilizando el Sistema de Bethesda. En dicho sistema, la categoría ASC-H (atypícal squamous cells - cannot exclude HSIL-high grade squamous epithelial lesions, por sus siglas en inglés) designa los casos con presencia de células escamosas atípicas en las cuales los cambios son sugestivos de una lesión intraepitelial escamosa de alto grado pero insuficientes para una interpretación citopatológica definitiva, por lo que es importante determinar la correlación citohistológica de esta categoría. Objetivo. Correlacionar los resultados citopatológicos informados como ASC-H con los diagnósticos histopatológicos. Diseño. Estudio de tipo descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo. Material. Citología cérvico-vaginal e histopatología. Métodos. Se revisó los casos con estudio citopatológico realizado entre enero de 2013 y julio de 2015, y con estudio histopatológico hasta un año después. Mediante la base de datos se determinó la cantidad poblacional y los diagnósticos. Se consideró como prueba de oro el diagnóstico histopatológico. Principales medidas de resultados. Correlación cito-histológica en casos de ASC-H. Resultados. Durante el período de estudio se realizaron 53 716 estudios de citología cérvico-vaginal convencional; de estos, 119 fueron catalogados como ASC-H; finalmente, 43 casos (0,07%) cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. El rango de edad de las pacientes fue de 22 a 70 años, siendo la media 43,8 años. El 42% de casos de ASC-H tuvo el diagnóstico de NIC2 y NIC3 en el estudio histopatológico. Conclusión. Se encontró una correlación entre los resultados de ASC-H y las lesiones intraepiteliales de alto grado (NIC II y NIC III), que concuerda con la encontrada en la bibliografía.

Cervical cancer is the most prevalent neoplasm in women in our country. The Papanicolaou test is used as a screening test, and is reported using the Bethesda System. In this system, the ASC-H (atypical squamous cells - cannot exclude HSIL-high grade squamous epithelial lesions) category designates cases with atypical squamous cells, where the changes are suggestive of a high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion but insufficient for a definitive cytopathologic interpretation. It becomes important to determine the cyto-histological correlation in this group. Objective: To correlate cytopathologic results reported as ASC-H with histopathological diagnoses. Designs: Descriptive, cross sectional retrospective study. Material: Cervicovaginal cytology and histology. Method: We reviewed the cases with a cytologicalpathological study between January 2013 and July 2015 and with a histopathological study until a year later. The population and diagnoses were determined using the database. Histopathological diagnosis was considered as the gold standard. Main outcome measures: Cyto-histological correlation in ASC-H cases. Results: Out of the total of 53 716 cervical cytology studies performed during the study period, 119 were classified as ASC-H; 43 (0.07%) cases met the inclusion criteria. The age ranged between 22 and 70 years, with an average of 43.8 years; 42% of ASC-H cases were diagnosed as presenting CIN2 and CIN3 in the histopathological study. Conclusion: This study showed correlation between ASC-H results and high-grade intraepithelial lesions (CIN2 and CIN3), in line with findings in the literature.

Aplicação da citopatologia em meio líquido no diagnóstico diferencial das leveduras cervico/vaginais / Citopathology application in liquid medium in differential diagnosis of cervical/vaginal yeast

Objetivos: Analisar em preparados em base líquida a percentagem de diagnósticos de Candida sp., diferenciar e analisar a prevalência das espécies em relação à faixa etária das pacientes e verificar se há relação entre elas. Método: Foi realizado um estudo longitudinal retrospectivo de 174 amostras com diagnóstico de Candida sp. em material de citologia cérvico-vaginal colhidas em base líquida. Foi analisada a eficácia na detecção de Candida sp. através do método de citologia, dentre 5543 amostras realizadas. Resultados: Houve na amostra 176 (3,2%) diagnósticos de Candida sp., das 174 amostras 159 (91,4%) corresponderam a Candida albicans, 8 (4,6%) o Geotrichum candidum e 7 (4%) a Candida glabrata. Conclusão: A citologia detectou 3,2% de Candida sp, foi possível diagnosticar as espécies de Cândida em todos os casos estudados observando-se predomínio da Candida albicans (91,4%). Não houve relação entre a espécie de Candida sp. e a faixa etária das pacientes

Objectives: Annalise how prevalent each Candida sp. species is in different age groups and if there is any relation between age group and Candida sp. species. Methods: Retrospective longitudinal analysis of 174 liquid base exams with diagnosis of Candida sp. At the same time, the efficiency of liquid base method was evaluated, considering 5543 exams. Results: 176 (3,2%) cases of the total were diagnosed as Candida sp. It was possible to recognize Candida sp. species in Papanicolaou. In this study, a total of 174 liquid based smears were evaluated, 159 (91,4%) of this total were Candida albicans, 8 (4,6%) were diagnosed as Geotrichum candidum and 7 (4%) were Candida glabrata. Conclusion: The cytology detected 3,2% of Candida sp., it was also possible to differ Candida sp. species in all cases, observing a prevalence of Candida albicans (91,4%). It was not possible to relate Candida sp. species to patients' age group

Social representations of gynecologic cancer screening assessment a qualitative research on Ecuadorian women / Representações sociais acerca dos Programas de Tamisação de Câncer Ginecológico em mulheres equatorianas: um estudo qualitativo desde a percepção das usuárias dos Serviços de Atenção Primária de Saúde / Un estudio cualitativo desde la percepción de las usuarias de servicios de atención primaria de salud

The purpose of this work was to explore: knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding gynecologic cancer screening on Ecuadorian women users of primary care facilities, to identify the social representations that users of health services make about these programs and their influence on the decision to undergo a screening. An exploratory and qualitative research design was held using focus groups and in-depth interviews for data collection. A narrative content analysis of the results was conducted. Women’s knowledge on gynecological cancer screening was confusing. Most frequent misconceptions related to the pap smear were: the belief that it could be useful for detecting pregnancy, ovarian cysts or infections. Most of the participants stated that the pap smear procedure is a traumatic and painful experience. Regarding to mammography women said it was used for sick woman and this procedure by itself may cause cancer.

O propósito desta investigação foi explorar os conhecimentos e crenças respeito aos programas de detecção do câncer ginecológico, entre usuárias de centros de atenção primaria de saúde, para identificar as representações sociais que as usuárias dos centros de saúde elaboram acerca de estes programas e dos diferentes procedimentos que compreendem. O desenho da investigação foi exploratório e qualitativo, mediante grupos focais e entrevistas a profundidade, com a respectiva análise narrativa e interpretativa do conteúdo. Encontrou-se conhecimento confuso acerca dos programas de tamisação de câncer ginecológico e dificuldades associadas à realização dos procedimentos. Os significados mais frequentes acerca dos programas foram o uso da citologia cérvico-vaginal para detectar gravidez, quistos ováricos ou infecções. A maioria das participantes associava este procedimento com una experiência dolorosa e traumática. Respeito ao autoexame de mamas, o identificaram como uma massagem preventiva-terapêutica e à mamografia, como perigosa porque poderia desenvolver câncer.

El propósito de esta investigación fue explorar los conocimientos, actitudes y creencias respecto a los programas de detección del cáncer ginecológico entre usuarias de centros de atención primaria de salud para identificar las representaciones sociales que las usuarias de los servicios de salud elaboran acerca de estos programas y de los diferentes procedimientos que comprenden. El diseño de la investigación fue exploratorio y cualitativo, mediante grupos focales y entrevistas a profundidad, con el respectivo análisis narrativo e interpretativo del contenido. Se encontró conocimiento confuso acerca de los programas de tamizaje de cáncer ginecológico y dificultades asociadas a la realización de los procedimientos. Los significados más frecuentes acerca de los programas fueron: el uso de la citología cérvico-vaginal para detectar embarazo, quistes ováricos o infecciones. La mayoría de los participantes asociaba este procedimiento con una experiencia dolorosa y traumática. Respecto al autoexamen de mamas, lo calificaron como un masaje preventivo-terapéutico y a la mamografía como peligrosa porque podría desarrollar cáncer.

Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion with Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection in Pap Smear: A Rare Association.

The role of Pap smear in detecting cervical carcinoma has been extensively acknowledged. However, it can also be very well utilized for detecting cervicovaginal infections such as fungi, bacteria, and parasites. Identifying these infections can help in providing immediate and correct treatment to the patient along with detection of any squamous intraepithelial abnormality, if present. Chlamydia trachomatis causes sexually transmitted disease along with cervical squamous dysplasia. However, as mentioned in literature, an association of chlamydial infection with squamous intraepithelial lesion is still not clear. Herein, we report a rare case of the low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion along with chlamydial infection in the same patient.

Aplicação da citopatologia em meio líquido no diagnóstico diferencial das leveduras cervico/vaginais / Citopathology application in liquid medium in differential diagnosis of cervical/vaginal yeast

Objetivos: Analisar em preparados em base líquida a percentagem de diagnósticos de Candida sp., diferenciar e analisar a prevalência das espécies em relação à faixa etária das pacientes e verificar se há relação entre elas. Método: Foi realizado um estudo longitudinal retrospectivo de 174 amostras com diagnóstico de Candida sp. em material de citologia cérvico-vaginal colhidas em base líquida. Foi analisada a eficácia na detecção de Candida sp. através do método de citologia, dentre 5543 amostras realizadas. Resultados: Houve na amostra 176 (3,2%) diagnósticos de Candida sp., das 174 amostras 159 (91,4%) corresponderam a Candida albicans, 8 (4,6%) o Geotrichum candidum e 7 (4%) a Candida glabrata. Conclusão: A citologia detectou 3,2% de Candida sp, foi possível diagnosticar as espécies de Cândida em todos os casos estudados observando-se predomínio da Candida albicans (91,4%). Não houve relação entre a espécie de Candida sp. e a faixa etária das pacientes

Objectives: Annalise how prevalent each Candida sp. species is in different age groups and if there is any relation between age group and Candida sp. species. Methods: Retrospective longitudinal analysis of 174 liquid base exams with diagnosis of Candida sp. At the same time, the efficiency of liquid base method was evaluated, considering 5543 exams. Results: 176 (3,2%) cases of the total were diagnosed as Candida sp. It was possible to recognize Candida sp. species in Papanicolaou. In this study, a total of 174 liquid based smears were evaluated, 159 (91,4%) of this total were Candida albicans, 8 (4,6%) were diagnosed as Geotrichum candidum and 7 (4%) were Candida glabrata. Conclusion: The cytology detected 3,2% of Candida sp., it was also possible to differ Candida sp. species in all cases, observing a prevalence of Candida albicans (91,4%). It was not possible to relate Candida sp. species to patients' age group