Presence of human papillomavirus DNA in breast cancer: a Spanish case-control study.

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is one of the most important neoplasia among women. It was recently suggested that biological agents could be the etiological cause, particularly Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The aim of this study was to explore the presence of HPV DNA in a case-control study. METHODS: We performed our study including 251 cases (breast cancer) and 186 controls (benign breast tumors), using three different molecular techniques with PCR (GP5/GP6, CLART® and DIRECT FLOW CHIP®). RESULTS: HPV DNA was evidenced in 51.8% of the cases and in 26.3% of the controls (p < 0.001). HPV-16 was the most prevalent serotype. The odds ratio (OR) of HPV within a multivariate model, taking into account age and breastfeeding, was 4.034. CONCLUSIONS: Our study, with methodological rigour and a sample size not previously found in the literature, demonstrate a significant presence of HPV DNA in breast cancer samples. A possible causal relationship, or mediation or not as a cofactor, remains to be established by future studies.

Acute genital ulcers.

Acute genital ulcers, also known as acute vulvar ulcers, ulcus vulvae acutum or Lipschütz ulcers, refer to an ulceration of the vulva or lower vagina of non-venereal origin that usually presents in young women, predominantly virgins. Although its incidence is unknown, it seems a rare entity, with few cases reported in the literature. Their aetiology and pathogenesis are still unknown. The disease is characterised by an acute onset of flu-like symptoms with single or multiple painful ulcers on the vulva. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, after exclusion of other causes of vulvar ulcers. The treatment is mainly symptomatic, with spontaneous resolution in 2 weeks and without recurrences in most cases. We present a case report of a 13-year-old girl with two episodes of acute ulcers that fit the clinical criteria for Lipschütz ulcers.

Métodos anticonceptivos ¿Cuáles se utilizan realmente? / Anticonceptive methods What are actually used?

Objetivo: Obtener información acerca de los métodos anticonceptivos utilizados por nuestras usuarias en el momento de la consulta, grado de satisfacción, conocimiento e información recibida respecto al mismo, cumplimiento, embarazos no planificados y otros datos de interés ginecológicos y socio-demográficos. Población, Material y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, longitudinal y prospectivo basado en los resultados obtenidos de un cuestionario realizado a una muestra de las pacientes (n=87), de entre 16 y 45 años, que acudieron al Servicio de Urgencias Ginecológicas del Hospital General Universitario de Alicante durante el periodo comprendido entre junio 2010 y noviembre de 2011. Resultados: El método anticonceptivo más utilizado por las usuarias encuestadas es el preservativo (88,5%) con un nivel de satisfacción de uso de 6,3, seguido por la píldora ( 75,9% ). El 20,6% (13% ella+ 7,6% familiares y amigos) de las mujeres eligió el método anticonceptivo sin consultar previamente con un profesional sanitario. La edad de inicio de las relaciones coitales fue de 16,9 años. Un 35.6% refería haber tenido al menos un embarazo no planificado y el 70,9% de las mismas refieren haber recurrido a una interrupción legal del embarazo (ILE). El 58,6% (n=51) de las usuarias refieren haber mantenido en alguna ocasión, relaciones sexuales de riesgo. Conclusiones: Consideramos que la educación es el arma principal de la que disponemos los profesionales sanitarios para alcanzar el objetivo que, en esta materia de salud sexual y reproductiva es, evitar embarazos no deseados y que las mujeres y sus parejas puedan disfrutar de una plena y satisfactoria sexualidad a través un adecuado acceso a la planificación familiar (AU)

The aim of this study is to obtain some information about the anticonceptive methods used by our patients in terms of: type, satisfaction, knowledge or information about it, grade of compliance, not desired pregnancy and other data with gynecologist, social or demographic interest. Material and Methods:We conducted a descriptive, prospective and longitudinal study. We ask our patients to complete a questionnaire. A total of 87 women, assisted in the emergency gynecology department at the “Hospital General de Alicante”, participated. Women were aged between 16 and 45 years old, from June 2010 and November 2011. Results: The most employed anticonceptive method among our patients is the preservative (88,5%), which satisfaction level was 6,3 , followed by the contraceptive pill (75,9%). 20,6% of women selected the anticonceptive method without consulting a health worker. Sexual relationships beginning. The mean age of coital debut was 16,9 years old. A 35,6% have had an unplanned pregnancy and a 70,9% a legal abortion. A 58,6% (n = 51) of patients declared a sexual risk behaviour at least once. Conclusion: Education is the most powerful weapon of health workers to achieve the most important objective in sexual matter, to avoid unplanned pregnancies. Women and their partners must enjoy a satisfactory sex life through an adequate upon family planning (AU)