Laparoscopic salpingectomy and removal of Essure hysteroscopic sterilisation device: a case series.

Objectives: Tubal sterilisation using Essure is a minimally invasive technique for permanent contraception, with high rates of patient satisfaction. However, some women subsequently choose removal of the inserts, due to side effects such as pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, dyspareunia or allergic dermatitis. This case series presents the management of eight women who underwent laparoscopic removal of Essure inserts in conjunction with salpingectomy.

Primary ovarian choriocarcinoma presenting with acute abdomen mimicking an ectopic pregnancy.

A young lady presented with signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Initial BhCG was 1110.5 IU/l dropped to 18.

Clinico-hematological profile in biphenotypic acute leukemia.

Background: We present a clinico-hematological profile and treatment outcome of Biphenotypic Acute Leukemia (BAL).

Aim: Study incidence and subtypes of BAL, correlate with age, morphology, and cytogenetic findings and correlate the clinico-hematological data with the treatment response. St Jude's and the EGIL's criteria have been compared for their diagnostic and clinical relevance.

Immunophenotypic profile of acute leukemia: critical analysis and insights gained at a tertiary care center in India.

Background: To analyze the spectrum of various types and subtypes of acute leukemia.

Methods: Two thousand five hundred and eleven consecutive new referral cases of acute leukemia (AL) were evaluated based on WHO classification.

Results: It included 1,471 cases (58%) of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), 964 cases (38%) of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), 45 cases (1.