Effect of intrauterine administration of human chorionic gonadotropin one day before fresh blastocyst transfer on clinical outcomes: a quasi-experimental study.

Introduction: embryo implantation is a crucial step for assisted reproductive technology (ART) achievement. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is one of the main regulators of the implantation process. Studies focusing on the impact of intrauterine hCG infusion at the time of embryo transfer on clinical ART outcomes have shown controversial results, mainly at blastocyst stage.

Abdominal wall endometriosis: A challenging iatrogenic disease.

Introduction And Importance: Abdominal wall endometriosis is a rare clinical condition associated with abdominal pain and psychologic disorders. It's pathophysiology remains unclear. Clinical history and imaging findings are necessary for the diagnosis.

Cecal volvulus: A rare post-partum complication.

Introduction And Importance: Cecal volvulus is a rare clinical condition. It is characterized by axial twist of caecum, terminal ileum and the ascendant right colon around their mesenteric pedicles. The main pathophysiologic mechanism is cecal hyper mobility associated to precipitating factor such as colonic tumor, abdominal mass or pregnancy.

Oncoplastic breast surgery to treat recurrent granulomatous abscess: A new approach.

Introduction And Importance: Granulomatous mastitis is a rare chronic and benign inflammatory breast disease with challenging diagnosis and management. No commonly recognized recommendations are established. Despite of medical and surgical approaches, relapse rate remains high.

Pelvic actinomycosis: A confusing diagnosis.

Introduction And Importance: Actinomycosis is a rare chronic and suppurative infection caused by anerobic Gram Positive bacteria: actinomyces. Pelvic location is extremely rare, usually associated with history of IUD contraception and doesn't have specific signs. Pelvic actinomycosis diagnosis may be confused with pelvic gynecologic malignancies or abscess.

Lotus petal flap for unusual indication: A recto-vaginal fistula with perineal defect after vaginal delivery.

Introduction And Importance: Three to five percent of vaginal deliveries are complicated by third or fourth degree perineal laceration. Misdiagnosed perineal injuries may be associated with a poor sexual and psychological prognosis. Management of old perineal tears and laceration is challenging with a high failure rate.

Accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology of head and neck masses.

Background: Head and neck masses are a common presentation in daily practice and can be challenging to both clinicians and cytopathologists. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a widely used method for the diagnosis of head and neck masses. The aim of the study was to assess our institutional experience of the accuracy of FNAC in the diagnosis of head and neck masses.

Efficacy of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Cervical Lymphadenitis.

Objective: This study assesses the role of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis (TL) in comparison with histology and bacteriology findings.

Study Design: We undertook a descriptive retrospective study of 937 FNAC specimens from 851 patients with cervical lymph nodes. The FNAC findings were then compared to histopathology and bacteriology.

[Traumatic perilymphatic fistulae : about 13 cases].

Background: Post-traumatic peri-lymphatic fistulas have been described following ear and temporal bone injury, particularly in the setting of temporal bone fractures. The symptoms and signs of perilymphatic fistulae (PLF) are very varied and frequently misleading. The diagnosis can be suspected on the bases of the clinical and the audiometrial findings.

[Descending necrotizing mediastinitis of odontogenic origin].

Background: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) following an oropharyngeal infection is a rare disease with a rapid course and a mortality rate of up to 40%. The aim of this study, is to outline the diagnosis and the appropriate treatment of DNM.

Methods: A retrospective study (1986-2007) of patients with DNM was made.

Association of the long QT syndrome With goiter and deafness.

We report on the long QT syndrome occurring in conjunction with nontoxic multinodular goiter and sensorineural deafness in several siblings of a large family. Autosomal and X-linked recessive and dominant modes of inheritance are possible for the different phenotypes. The affected family members had various phenotype combinations, suggesting variable expressivity and incomplete penetrance.

[Parotid basal cell adenoma of membranous type].

Introduction: Basal cell adenoma (BCA) is a rare benign neoplasm characterized by the basaloid appearance of the tumour cells and the lack of myxo-chondroid stromal component present in pleomorphic adenoma.

Aim: We report a case of basal cell adenoma of membranous type, highly suspected of malignancy because of the presence of mediastinal lymph nodes and pulmonary nodules which finally were related to an associated sarcoidosis.

Observation: Our patient was an 80-year-old woman who presented a swelling of the right parotid two years ago.

[Accuracy of frozen section diagnosis: an analysis of 1695 consecutive cases].

Background: The intraoperative frozen section is a well established procedure for rapid diagnosis that helps in making therapeutic decisions.

Aim: Assessment of the accuracy of frozen section diagnosis and analysis of the causes of its discordance.

Methods: A retrospective review of 1695 surgical specimens performed in 1207 patients between January 2002 and April 2005.

[The value of intraoperative frozen section in surgical management of thyroid nodules. Report of 409 cases].

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the value of intraoperative frozen section diagnosis in thyroid surgery and determine its limitations.

Methods: This retrospective study examined the results of 409 frozen sections of thyroid specimens analyzed over the 4-year period and their correlations with the final histological examination.

Results: In our series, frozen section diagnosis was concordant with subsequent histopathological examination in 96.

[Topical and systemic chemotherapy with 5-fluouracil in facial carcinoma secondary to xeroderma pigmentosum].

Objective: to evaluate the feasibility, tolerance/toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) by topical application and systemic use, in facial carcinoma associated with XP.

Methods And Patients: This is a prospective study of 10 patients with a median age of 22.9 years and a sex ratio of 4.

[Two cases of cancerization of esophageal stenosis due to a caustic burn].

The incidence of carcinoma of the esophagus within patients with chronic esophageal stricture caused by ingestion of corrosive agents is reported to be significantly higher than in the general population. Two patients developped carcinoma of the esophagus respectively 25 and 40 years after corrosive injury. One of these patients had initially gastrostomy and repeated esophagal dilation.