Role of HPV DNA testing in predicting cervical intraepithelial lesions: comparison of HC HPV and ISH HPV.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is widely accepted as the primary agent involved in the development of squamous intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical carcinoma. Several commercial tests are available for detecting HPV DNA. This study compares the efficacy of INFORM HPV (in situ hybridization [ISH] HPV) and HCII (HC HPV) in predicting cervical lesions.

Long-term treatment of chronic schizophrenia with risperidone: a study with plasma levels.

Twenty-four chronic schizophrenic outpatients with a mean age of 37.21 years +/- 9.96 SD were treated with risperidone (RSP) at the dosage of 2-9 mg/die (mean 4.

Elastofibroma of the neck.

Elastofibromas are benign lesions of the chest wall. We describe the first reported case of elastofibroma in the neck. Imaging features as well as location of the lesion were atypical.

MRI appearance of placenta percreta and placenta accreta.

The purpose of this paper is to describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MR) features of placenta accreta and percreta. We retrospectively reviewed MRI findings in four cases of placenta accreta/percreta to determine features which assist in identifying the presence and extent of placental implantation abnormality. All patients had ultrasound (US) examinations.

Symptomatic cervical macrocyst as a late complication of subtotal hysterectomy. A case report.

Background: Ablation of the endocervical canal is sometimes performed as an adjunct to subtotal hysterectomy in an attempt to reduce mucous discharge and the risk of future neoplasia. Cystic accumulations within the canal of a partially obliterated cervical stump have not previously been reported to follow this practice.

Case Report: A 41-year-old woman presented with subacute cramping and cystic enlargement of the cervical stump on clinical, sonographic and magnetic resonance evaluation four years subsequent to a subtotal hysterectomy performed for menorrhagia.