Body image issues in Lithuanian females before and during pregnancy.

There is a risk that during pregnancy a woman's changing physique might result in stronger concerns about her appearance and may lead to negative consequences both for mother and foetus. The aim of the present study was to assess women's self-esteem, body image and weight control before and during pregnancy. A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Centre of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Vilnius University Hospital.

Recurrent pericarditis: a case report and literature review.

Background: Recurrence affects about 30% (20% to 50%) of patients within 18 months after the initial episode of acute pericarditis resulting in subsequent rehospitalizations. Bearing in mind high treatment costs of patients admitted to hospital with acute and recurrent pericarditis, there is a need to optimize the treatment of both of these conditions.

Materials And Methods: We present a case of recurrent pericarditis.

Successful treatment of advanced stage yolk sac tumour of extragonadal origin: a case report and review of literature.

Background: Yolk sac tumour diagnosis should be considered for young age patients admitted to the hospital with non-specific complaints of widespread disease. Correct diagnosis and carefully planned treatment is the key to a successful outcome.

Methods And Materials: We present a rare case of a widespread yolk sack tumour of a uterine broad ligament.