Clinical practice guidelines for the management of children with mother-to-child transmitted hepatitis C virus infection.

Background: The first guidelines for care of pregnant women carrying the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and their infants were published in 2005 in Japan. Since then, evidence has gradually accumulated worldwide regarding the natural course and treatment of this condition and, especially in recent years, treatment for chronic hepatitis C in adult patients has made great progress. However, the clinical practice policy for children has not been standardized, and new clinical practice guidelines for children with mother-to-child (MTC) transmitted HCV infection have become necessary.

Papillotubular carcinoma with an invasive micropapillary carcinoma component of the breast, characterized by a rapid increase in size due to intra-tumoral hemorrhage: A case report.

Introduction: Rapidly enlarging mammary tumors, including invasive breast tumors, are clinically rare. Invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) of the breast is known to have aggressive behavior and poor clinical course compared to invasive ductal carcinoma.

Case Presentation: An 87-year-old woman presented with a rapidly enlarging tumor of the right breast over the course of 3 weeks.

Guidelines for obstetrical practice in Japan: Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) and Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (JAOG) 2014 edition.

The 'Clinical Guidelines for Obstetrical Practice, 2011 edition' were revised and published as a 2014 edition (in Japanese) in April 2014 by the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The aims of this publication include the determination of current standard care practices for pregnant women in Japan, the widespread use of standard care practices, the enhancement of safety in obstetrical practice, the reduction of burdens associated with medico-legal and medico-economical problems, and a better understanding between pregnant women and maternity-service providers. The number of Clinical Questions and Answers items increased from 87 in the 2011 edition to 104 in the 2014 edition.