BACKGROUND This is an unusual case of a 26-year-old P2L2 lady who presented with chief complaints of pain abdomen and irregular bleeding p/v with history of post-coital bleeding. CASE REPORT On per speculum examination, cervix was replaced by an irregular friable growth, which was bleeding on touch. A clinical diagnosis of carcinoma cervix was made but the cervical biopsy revealed granulomato...

The exotic planthopper, Ricania speculum (Ricaniidae) was recently detected in Liguria, in northern Italy, and recorded as a first alert for Europe. The first morphological description of eggs and laying behavior are given. Eggs are inserted into the woody tissue of a wide range of different host plants in such a unique manner among native and alien planthoppers of Italy that it can be used to ...

OBJECTIVE Antepartum haemorrhage (APH) defined as bleeding from the genital tract in the second half of pregnancy, remains a major cause of perinatal mortality and maternal morbidity in the developed world. RESULTS In approximately half of all women presenting with APH, a diagnosis of placental abruption or placenta praevia will be made; no firm diagnosis will be made in the other half even a...

Operation.-?On 24tli February last, after an enema had been given in order to clear the lower gut, lie was laid on the left side, knees drawn in. Dr. Arnold's combined duckbill and bivalve speculum was introduced into the rectum. The tumours were seized with pile forceps and their pedicles were tied with silk thread. Acidum Garbolicum Glaciate (m ii) was injected in each of them. An oiled lint ...

Vaginal injuries following perineal trauma are relatively rare. Vaginal evisceration is even rarer accounting for less than 1% of all trauma to the perineum [1]. These injuries are associated with minimal symptoms and signs. Perineal or lower abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding are the common complaints and investigations such as erect abdominal x-ray or abdominal ultra-sonography may not demo...

A 59-year-old patient complaining of vaginal bleeding and puruloid discharge was admitted to our gynecology department. Speculum examination showed a vaginal fungating necrotic ulcerated mass. There was no palpable lymphadenopathy or hepato-splenomegaly on physical examination. Transvaginal ultrasound and abdominopelvic computed tomography demonstrated a bulky vaginal mass approximately 5x4x3 c...

Speculum examination to inspect vaginal walls, cervix, and characteristics of discharge. Although not mandatory, vaginal pH can be checked by using a swab to collect discharge from the lateral vaginal wall and rubbing on to narrow range pH paper. This can help discriminate between bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and candidiasis. Take endocervical swabs if there is risk of sexually transmit...