Daniilidis A, Hatzis P, Tantanasis T, Dinas K, Nasioutziki M, Carcea F, Giannoulis C, Loufopoulos A
The aim of the present review was to assess the relationship between pregnancy and breast cancer, the influence of pregnancy on mortality and prognosis of the disease, the consequences of breast cancer on pregnancy and to discuss the possible sequelae for the woman’s fertility. Pregnancy does not seem to influence the prognosis of an already established breast malignancy …
Pilalis A, Souka A, Kassanos D
The scope of this article was to propose an updated protocol for the routine ultrasound examinations in low risk pregnancy. The protocol presents the requirements for the examiner (training, continuing education, data collection and storage) and analyses the mandated sonographic views. In addition, we review the literature on the sensitivity of ultrasound in the detection of fetal anomalies …
Sifakis S, Kappou D, Botsis D
Group B streptococcus (GBS) consists a leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity, because it is the most frequent cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis in the developed countries. GBS infection in infants is classified into early-onset disease, which occurs within the first week of life, and late-onset disease. GBS colonization of the genital and lower gastrointestinal tracts …
Ioannides C
Malignant melanoma has been linked to female hormones and pregnancy. Despite some existing controversy, it is generally accepted that administration of contraceptives and hormonal replacement therapy is not contraindicated in women with a history of melanoma. Female patients should postpone pregnancy for two-three years post treatment. Pregnancy does not seem to negatively influence …
Evangelinakis N, Polyzou E, Grammatikakis I, Kassanos D
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women during pregnancy. Pregnancy-associated breast cancer presents a challenging clinical situation because of the special and unique circumstances surrounding the growth and differentiation of the developing fetus. The trend towards later age at first childbirth has resulted in an increase in the number of breast cancer …
Thomakos N, Chantzi H, Rodolakis A, Antsaklis A
The management of adnexal masses during pregnancy may be challenging for the patient and the clinician. Adnexal masses may be detected during prenatal ultrasound, and although such masses are rarely malignant (1/10.000 to 1/50.000 pregnancies), the probability of borderline tumor or cancer should always be considered. The etiology of ovarian masses differs according to the patient age …
Kyriakidis D, Thanassas I, Tziomaki M
Pregnancy is characterized by increased risk for thromboembolic disease. Inherited and acquired thrombophilia, included in the term thrombophilia, are implicated in the pathogenesis of thromboembolic disease as well as pregnancy complications, including recurrent abortions, intrauterine fetal demise, preeclampsia and abruptio placentae. The clotting mechanism and its disorders …
Moraitou M, Galanakis M, Chatzitheodorou M, Markou A
Postpartum depression is a common psychological disorder which affects women after giving birth. Depression symptomatology prior to pregnancy has been linked to specific positive and negative emotions and self-esteem levels. The present study investigates the relationship of positive and negative emotions, self-esteem and depression with postpartum depression levels in a sample …