Gynecologic rarities: a case of periclitoral abscess and review of the literature.

Periclitoral abscess is a rare entity, with publications limited to case reports. We present here a case of periclitoral abscess in a 17 year old patient, which was treated with incision and drainage. We also review all the similar cases that have been reported in the English literature until now.

Magnetic resonance imaging visualization of a vaginal septum.

Magnetic resonance imaging is considered the gold-standard imaging technique in cases of Müllerian and vaginal anomalies, however, vaginal delineation often proves difficult, owing to the fact that vaginal walls are normally collapsed and in close proximity. Instilling gel through the introitus allows for better depiction of the distal vagina.

FSH receptor gene polymorphisms have a role for different ovarian response to stimulation in patients entering IVF/ICSI-ET programs.

Purpose: To examine the frequency distribution of the Ser680Asn polymorphism of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene in ovarian dysfunction (OD) infertile women, "poor responders" (PR) and "good responders" (GR).

Methods: The hormonal profiles and treatment of all patients were analyzed and FSHR polymorphism was examined by PCR and RFLP. Women from all groups were classified as Asn/Asn, Asn/Ser, and Ser/Ser genotypes.

EGF and IGF-I as predictors of ICSI outcome in human preimplantation embryo cultures.

Purpose Of Investigation: Detection of EGF and IGF-I in human embryo cultures and their effect on ICSI outcome.

Methods: Collection of culture medium from embryos of 50 women under ICSI program. EGF and IGF-I were measured via enzyme immunoassay.