The expression of Ki-67, p53, estrogen and progesterone receptors affecting survival in uterine leiomyosarcomas. A clinicopathologic study.

Objectives: To evaluate the level of expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), p53 and Ki-67 in patients with leiomyosarcoma and to investigate the effect of these and to identify the clinical parameters on prognosis.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-four patients operated for LMS of uterine origin between 1994 and 2003 at Istanbul Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Division of Gynecologic Oncology constituted our study group. The data of all patients were updated via mail or phone.

The quality of antenatal care in Turkey and the role of ultrasonography in the antenatal care system.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of antenatal care and the role of routine obstetric ultrasonography (US) in Turkey's antenatal care program.

Materials And Method: Two surveys consisting of 11 questions were conducted on 295 patients without pregnancy associated risk in 1995 and on 208 patients in 2000, during the first 24 h after delivery. The results of the two surveys were compared.