The use of sonographic subjective tumor assessment, IOTA logistic regression model 1, IOTA Simple Rules and GI-RADS system in the preoperative prediction of malignancy in women with adnexal masses.

Background: Sonography based methods with various tumor markers are currently used to discriminate the type of adnexal masses.

Objective: To compare the predictive value of selected sonography-based models along with subjective assessment in ovarian cancer prediction.

Material And Methods: We analyzed data of 271 women operated because of adnexal masses.

[Pregnancy and possible complications in a patient with Sjögren's syndrome--a case report].

This article presents a case of a 29-year-old pregnant woman with Sjögren's syndrome, regardless of her first pregnancy loss, conceived and delivered a healthy baby. The authors have also reviewed available medical literature and have indicated problems that typically occur in such patients. Diagnostic methods, therapeutic possibilities, and common complications that obstetrician have to deal with while taking care of pregnant women with Sjögren's syndrome have been shown.

[Pregnancy and possible complications in a patient with systemic sclerosis--a case report].

The report describes a case of a 28-year-old woman who, despite many problems with scleroderma, was able to conceive and deliver a healthy baby The main symptoms, problems, treatment and consequences of the disease that the patient experienced were presented. The authors paid attention to interdisciplinary medical care that such a patient should get. Apart from a gynecologist, a rheumatologist and a dermatologist should be involved in medical treatment.

[Splenic artery aneurysms in pregnancy as a life threatening disorder].

Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) is very rare and uncommon condition what makes it difficult in diagnosis and treatment. We report a rare case of 27-year old patient in 24th week of pregnancy with rupture of SAA. This article reviews the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis of this potentially lethal condition.

[Mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema as a complication of labor].

Mediastinal emphysema and subcutaneous emphysema are rare complications of labor. We have described a case of mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema, observed in the II stage of labor in otherwise healthy primigravida. The diagnosis was confirmed clinically and by X-ray, and endoscopies examination in District Hospital and in Clinical Department of Surgery.

[Laparoscopic supravaginal hysterectomy--in our own experience].

Introduction: The role of laparoscopic supravaginal hysterectomy has increased a minimal invasive surgery. The reason for this is that the intact pericervical ring and neurovascular supply play an important role in pelvic floor support. Also, women's health awareness has increased.