Ruptured ovarian endodermal sinus tumor diagnosed during pregnancy: case report and review of the literature.

Pregnancy complicated by endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary is a very rare event. We present a case report of a pregnant woman with a ruptured primary endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary that was diagnosed at 13 weeks of gestation. After right salpingo-oophorectomy had been performed the patient received four cycles of combination chemotherapy (bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin) starting at the 15th week of pregnancy.

A pilot phase II study of capecitabine plus cisplatin in the treatment of recurrent carcinoma of the uterine cervix.

Background: To assess the efficacy and tolerability of combination therapy with capecitabine and cisplatin in patients with recurrent carcinoma of the uterine cervix.

Methods: Sixteen patients were treated with oral capecitabine (1,000 mg/m2 twice daily, days 1-14) and intravenous cisplatin (50 mg/m(2) on day 1 every 3 weeks) for a maximum of six cycles.

Results: Their median age was 50 years (31-74 years).

Cervical cancer in elderly Thais.

Background: Neoplasm is the second most common cause of death in Thai women and cervical cancer is the most common. The prevalence of cervical cancer in Thai elderly women is unknown. What is the optimum time for a regular Papanicolaou smear check up.

Integrated health research program for the Thai elderly: prevalence of genital prolapse and effectiveness of pelvic floor exercise to prevent worsening of genital prolapse in elderly women.

Background: Genital prolapse is a common health problem in elderly women. It is prevalent among elderly females and affects their quality of life. Those with a severe degree of genital prolapse may need operative treatment which may be risky due to co-morbid conditions such as hypertension, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus.