Renin-angiotensin system dysregulation in fetuses with hydronephrosis.

Objectives: To evaluate if fetal hydronephrosis is associated with dysregulation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), and if it could represent an early predictor of future renal damage or arterial hypertension.

Study Design: The study consisted of 26 pregnant women and their fetuses. Ultrasound scans were performed to evaluate the renal pelvis in fetuses.

Management of ovarian cysts with aspiration and methotrexate injection.

Purpose: To evaluate prospectively ultrasonography (US)-guided cyst aspiration and methotrexate injection in the management of simple and endometriotic ovarian cysts in selected patients.

Materials And Methods: Authors obtained informed patient consent and approval from hospital ethics committee. Study included 162 female patients (aged 15-77 years) with simple or endometriotic ovarian cysts (3.