[Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis during pregnancy].

Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can have an atypical presentation during pregnancy. In the case of euglycemic DKA, relatively normal blood glucose levels can hinder a quick diagnosis.

Case Description: A 34-year-old DM1 patient, 31 weeks pregnant, was admitted because of reduced fetal movements and nausea.

Mifepristone and misoprostol versus Dilapan and sulprostone for second trimester termination of pregnancy.

Objective: To compare two methods for second trimester termination of pregnancy: mifepristone and misoprostol versus Dilapan and sulprostone.

Methods: This was a randomized study involving 16 patients with a singleton live fetus with congenital malformations or genetic disorders. Eight patients were treated with 200 mg mifepristone orally followed by 200 microg misoprostol vaginally 3 hourly and eight patients received a sulprostone infusion after cervical dilatation with Dilapan.

Bilateral cornual abscess after endometrial ablation following Essure sterilization.

Endometrial ablation is used extensively to treat dysfunctional bleeding. Since the introduction of Essure tubal sterilization, this permanent contraception method has been widely used. Both endometrial ablation and Essure sterilization are procedures reported to have only a few complications.