Medical Gynaecology

Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma: A Case Report

Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare malignant tumor of the endometrium, occurring in the age group of 40–50 years. We report a case of low-grade ESS in a 39-year-old woman, presenting as rapid enlargement of a uterine fibroid polyp associated with irregular and excessive vaginal bleeding. Polypectomy followed by pan hysterectomy was performed. Histopathological examination and immunohis...

The teaching of obstetrics and gynaecology in Singapore from 1905 to the present.

Medical education commenced a century ago in 1905. In 1922, the Department of Midwifery and Gynaecology was established. This was renamed the Department of Obstetrics in 1951. Medical undergraduate curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has evolved and undergone radical changes. From a compulsory 11-week residential posting in Kandang Kerbau Hospital, medical students are now only expected to...

Successful medical treatment of advanced urethral prolapse.

The influence of medical abortion compared with surgical abortion on subsequent pregnancy outcome.

Seven prospective cohort studies (12484 cases) were included in this review of the respective effects on the next pregnancy of medical and surgical abortion in early pregnancy. The incidence of miscarriage and postpartum hemorrhage was significantly lower in the pregnancy following a medical abortion. No other significant differences were found. With respect to the outcome of the next pregnancy...

Is screening of TORCH worthwhile in women with bad obstetric history: An observational study from Himalayan Hospital

Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Dehradun, Pin code248140 Associate Professor, Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Dehradun Pin code248140 Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Dehradun-Pin code248140 PG resident , Department of Obstetric and Gynaecolog...

Competency-Based Medical Education: Developing a Framework for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The development of a Canadian competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology, slated to begin in 2017, must be rooted in, and aligned with, the principles of CanMEDS 2015 and Competence by Design. It must also reflect the unique realities of the practice of the specialty. The Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been at the forefront of the movemen...