Dimitra Papakosta, Nikolaos Roussos, Tilemachos Karalis, Panagiotis Tsavalos, Grigorios F. Grimbizis, Angelos Daniilidis
Introduction: Vitamin D, beyond its classical role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, exerts immunomodulatory and paracrine effects in reproductive tissues. Emerging evidence suggests a potential link between maternal vitamin D deficiency and miscarriage, particularly recurrent pregnancy loss …
Koptsi I, Tsapekos D, Papadimitriou K, Athanasiadou E, Goulis DG
Pubic symphysis diastasis in pregnancy is a rare obstetric complication. A case of a 35 year old primigravid woman with severe pubic symphysis diastasis and sacroiliac joint relaxation during non-operative vaginal delivery is reported and the literature reviewed. The patient was successfully treated by open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws …
Donel Suhaimi, Renardy Reza Razali, Sofyan Andri, Kalvin Tutamana Hutabarat
Background: Air travel during pregnancy has become increasingly common in line with the rising mobility of women of reproductive age. Although generally considered safe for uncomplicated pregnancies, potential risks may vary across different trimesters …
Chandrasekar Jahnavi, Meena Thinnanur Sundarraj, Minthami Sharon, Logeswari BM
Background: Labour is a physiologically demanding process requiring sustained energy expenditure by the myometrium. While intravenous hydration is routinely provided, the optimal composition of intrapartum fluids remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of intravenous dextrose normal saline compared to normal saline …
Konstantinos Louis, Spyridon Topis, Anastasios Potiris, Chrysi Christodoulaki, Dimos Sioutis, Anna Koumarianou, Peter Drakakis, Periklis Panagopoulos, Sofoklis Stavros
Introduction: Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) is a rare yet important clinical presentation that generally refers to breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy, lactation or within the year following delivery …
Georgios Michail, Asimina Farmakioti, Georgios Michos, Ioulia Magaliou, Georgios Androutsopoulos, Evangelos. G. Papanikolaou, Alexandros Daponte, George Valasoulis
The vaginal microbiota is a dynamic microbial community with a crucial role in the health and homeostasis of the reproductive system, particularly during pregnancy. This literature review investigates the physiological composition and changes of the vaginal microbiome throughout pregnancy, analyzing forms of dysbiosis and their association with complications such as premature rupture of membranes…
Nithesh Prabhu, G. Shyamala
Background: Pregnancy complicated with familial hypertriglyceridemia is a high risk pregnancy, and if improperly managed, can lead to life threatening complications like acute pancreatitis. We present a case of successful management of a severe hypertriglyceridemia in pregnancy in a patient with Type 4 dyslipidemia in a tertiary care center of South India …
Miguel Angel Chavez Martinez, Kevin Ramos Nigenda, Maria Guadalupe Chavez Martinez, Alvaro Cabrera-Garcia, Luis Cruz Benitez, Omar Esteban Valencia-Ledezma
Hereditary spherocytosis is a congenital haemolytic anaemia caused by defects in red blood cell membrane proteins, resulting in a spherical shape and increased splenic destruction. It is the most common hereditary haemolytic anaemia worldwide. Management becomes more complex during pregnancy due to increased physiological stress and haematological demands …
Loubna Slama, Hafsa Taheri, Zainab Chatbi, Ibtissam Bellajdel, Hanane Saadi, Ahmed Mimouni
Acute pancreatitis, while rare, can be a severe complication of gravidic hypertension, particularly in the third trimester or immediate postpartum period. Common causes include biliary tract lithiasis and dyslipidemia, with gravidic hypertension being a rare contributing factor. We present a case of acute pancreatitis following severe pre-eclampsia …
Karim Abdel Salam, Ahmed Sherif Abdel Hamid, Yasmeen Anwar Ramadan, Hossam Abdelmgeed Abdou, Mai Raafat Hussien
Background: Accurately determining gestational age during the third trimester is crucial for appropriate prenatal care. As seen on sonograms, the ossification center of the distal femoral epiphysis could serve as a dependable marker for this purpose …
Athena P. Souka, Iliana Mengou, Panagiotis Antsaklis, Konstantinos Pateras, Natasa Pithaki, George Daskalakis
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant public health concern that is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Recent research has underscored the importance of various biomarkers in predicting the onset of GDM, with a specific focus on pregnancy‐associated plasma …
Afroditi Ziogou, Alexios Giannakodimos, Ilias Giannakodimos, Angelos Manikas, Petros Ioannou, Eleftherios Ziogos
Background: Ovarian torsion comprises a challenging gynecologic emergency, predominantly concerning women of reproductive age and its occurrence during pregnancy is considered particularly demanding. Despite being characterized by non-specific clinical manifestations, the majority of cases typically present with acute abdominal pain …
Stavroula Papadea, Kyriaki Mitta, Ioannis Tsakiridis, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Ioannis Kalogiannidis, Themistoklis Dagklis, Apostolos Athanasiadis
Introduction: The management of women with cardiac disease may be a dilemma for the obstetricians, especially regarding the mode of delivery. The aim of this study was to present the clinical practice regarding the mode of delivery among women with cardiac disease in Northern Greece …
Vlora Ademi Ibishi, Hajrullah Latifi, Lena Ibishi, Anne Malin
Background: Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder with high variability of clinical expression. Cutaneous manifestations such as café-au-lait spots, freckling patterns, and dermal neurofibromas, are the most distinguishable and common signs appearing in the vast majority of individuals with NF-1. Instances where a patient is both pregnant …
Oluwole Ayodeji A., Ugwu Aloy Okechukwu, Omisakin Sunday I., Akinajo Rebecca Opeyemi
Background: Dipstick urinalysis is a handy and cost effective method for the early detection of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Asymptomatic bacteriuria occurs in 2-10% of pregnancies and has been associated with low birth weight and preterm delivery in pregnant women if untreated …