Summary
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):283-288
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032005000500009
Desmoid tumors are neoplasms of the conjunctive tissue that are characterized by exclusive locoregional growth, frequent recurrence and minimal metastatic potential. They mainly affect individuals with familial adenomatous polyposis of the colon, and rarely occur isolated. The single form of this neoplasm most frequently appears in women of reproductive age, and during pregnancy. A case of a desmoid tumor of large proportions located in the abdominal wall is described. It appeared at the 17th week of pregnancy in a woman without any history of familial adenomatous polyposis. The neoplasm was totally extirpated, with the use of a polypropylene prosthesis for reconstitution of the abdominal wall. One year after the surgery, the patient continues to be well, while using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of relapses.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):289-292
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032005000500010
Endometrial polyps are benign lesions, with a low potential of malignancy. In the reproductive period their diagnosis is established in symptomatic patients with abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Postmenopausal women are mostly asymptomatic but in approximately one third of the cases there is an association with abnormal bleeding. They are more frequent after the menopause and risk factors of cancer of the endometrium have not been associated in the same way as risk for endometrial polyps, although they are hormone-dependent as in patients in use of tamoxifen, for instance. Their definitive diagnosis is established by hysteroscopy-guided biopsy and their most effective treatment is hysteroscopic resection. Polyps may recur after treatment. Polypectomy is highly satisfactory after the menopause, is less successful in symptomatic women in the reproductive period and improves fertility rates in infertile women.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):294-295
Summary
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):294-294
Summary
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):295-296
Summary
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):295-295
Summary
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):296-296