Numbers of cells, of mitotic figures, and of degeneration sites have been counted in dorsal root ganglia and ventral horns during the development of the opossum, from embryonic to pouch-young stages. Tn the embryo, from forelimb bud stages onwards, the cervico-brachialganglia growrapidly, at first with very high mitotic rates (about 5 %) and little cell degeneration. One day before birth, cell ...

INTRODUCTION In this study we aimed to evaluate the effect of intrauterine devices (IUDs) on cervico-vaginal colonization. METHODOLOGY Cervico-vaginal samples of 96 patients with vaginal discharge were included in the study. Microscopic evaluation, bacteriological and fungal culture, and antigen testing for Chlamydia trachomatis using an immunochromatographic test method were performed. RES...

BACKGROUND Leiomyomas are the most common benign tumours of the uterus. The diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of prolapsed pedunculated submucous myoma may need vaginal access compromising sometimes the hymenal integrity. Laparoscopic management of a pedunculated submucous myoma in a Middle Eastern virgin patient is described as a safe alternative. CASE A 20-year-old, nulliparous virgin wom...

Transoral approach to the cervico-medullary junction is a well-established procedure. However oropharyngeal complications in the form of soft tissue morbidity postoperatively do occur. We report a case of a teenage boy with traumatic quadriparesis secondary to compression of the cervico-medullary junction by an os odontoideum. Decompression was done via transoral approach through a tubular retr...

A 25 year old female presented to our emergency as a case of G3P2+0 (2A and H), full term pregnancy with intrauterine foetal demise with obstructed labour with severe anaemia. In view of obstructed labour with severe anaemia suspicion of rupture uterus was raised. Abnormal contour of abdomen also raised suspicion of bladder tumour. Here emergency caesarean section was done, peroperatively she w...

In order to analyse the relationship between intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) usage and Candida infection, we planned to examine cytologically the cervico-vaginal smears of 600 patients stained with Papanicolou method. Among 56 IUCD users 8 women had Candida infection (14%) while 44 of 544 non-users (8%) were infected by this fungus. Our detailed analyses indicated that the prolonged us...

A young male presented with acute cervico-facial swelling and loss of consciousness, following ingestion of barracuda flesh. He recovered after administration of anti-histamines and steroids. Toxicity associated with barracuda is discussed.