Decidual CD56+ Natural Killer Cells in Spontaneous Early Pregnancy Loss- An Immunohistochemical Study.

Introduction: Natural killer cells are believed to promote placental and trophoblastic growth and provide immune- modulation at maternal-fetal interface in pregnancy and their role in reproductive failure has been a matter of discussion.

Aim: To study CD56+ Natural killer cells in spontaneous pregnancy loss.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective observational study, formalin-fixed paraffin embedded sections from products of conception from twenty women each with spontaneous early pregnancy loss (test group) and elective pregnancy termination (control group).

Associated factors with cervical pre-malignant lesions among the married fisher women community at Sadras, Tamil Nadu.

Objective: To identify the associated factors of cervical pre-malignant lesions among the married fisher women residing in the coastal areas of Sadras, Tamil Nadu.

Methods: The study was conducted in five fishermen communities under Sadras, a coastal area in Tamil Nadu, India. Two hundred and fifty married fisher women residing in the area.

Clinico-pathological profile of adnexal torsion cases: a retrospective analysis from a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Introduction: Torsion of the adnexa is a rare condition which can be potentially lethal for the women. The clinical presentation can be varied and can be seen in any age group. Understanding the clinical and pathological profile of patients suffering from adenexal torsion can guide the clinicians in diagnosing and managing the condition.