Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder unique to pregnancy, remains a significant cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and uric acid have garnered attention as potential biomarkers in understanding preeclampsia's pathophysiology and clinical management. Elevated LDH and uric acid levels have been associated with disease severity and adverse outcomes, highlighting their potential utility in risk stratification and guiding management strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMature teratomas, also known as ovarian dermoid cysts, are benign embryonal tumors that develop slowly. One of the following imaging techniques is commonly employed to evaluate these cysts: transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, or computed tomography. The two surgical methods most frequently used for removing persistent or very large cysts are laparoscopy and laparotomy.
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