—On Myxoma of the Chorionic Villi, or Vesicular Mole

Prenatal Diagnosis, Sampling of Chorionic Villi

Prenatal diagnosis with application of the Amniotic fluid (Amniocentesis: AC) and chorionic villi sampling {CVS) is a general aspect of application in Human Genetics which facilitate the diagnosis of different Genetic defects, enclosing chromosomal abnormalities and Genosomopathies. Diagnosis of Genetic defects for AC and CVS is between 16-20th and 8-12th weeks of gestation respectively. Allica...

Histological Aspects of the Chorionic Villi and the Role of Immunohistochemistry Markers in the Differntial Diagnosis of Hydatiform Mole

The hydatiform mole is a gestational trophoblastic disease caused by abnormal gametogenesis and fertilization. The incidence is rare in our country. It seems to be encourage by poor nutrition in beta carotene, consanguinity, to early or to old maternal age, abortion history, endocrine problems, dysfunctions of genital organs, genital disorders. It is frequent between the 11th and 25th week of p...

A Case of Vesicular Mole

Candida Sepsis Following Transcervical Chorionic Villi Sampling

BACKGROUND The use of invasive devices and broad spectrum antibiotics has increased the rate of candidal superinfections. Candida sepsis associated with pregnancy is rare. Candida sepsis following chorionic villi sampling (CVS) has never been reported. CASE A 31 -year-old pregnant woman presented with signs of sepsis one day after undergoing transcervical CVS. Blood culture and curettage mate...

Outcome of pregnancies with trisomy 2 cells in chorionic villi.

OBJECTIVE To describe the outcome of pregnancies with trisomy 2 in cultures of first-trimester chorionic villous samples (CVS) and determine whether amniocentesis is necessary in the management of such cases. METHODS Cultures of chorionic villi were performed at 11-13 weeks in 37 474 pregnancies. In those with trisomy 2 cells, amniocentesis was performed at 16 weeks. Pregnancy outcome was obt...