Biomedical subjects

V Bognoni

Publications and source records attributed to V Bognoni.

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PubMed1999

First-trimester sonographic diagnosis of Cantrell's pentalogy with exencephaly.

We report a case of Cantrell's pentalogy with exencephaly detected by sonography at 11 weeks 4 days' menstrual age and confirmed at autopsy. Cantrell's pentalogy consists of defects of the lower sternum, anterior diaphragm, midline supraumbilical abdominal wall, and diaphragmatic pericardium with ectopia cordis. Exencephaly involves acrania with a disorganized mass of brain tissue. Both conditions are rare; the combination of the 2 has been reported only twice before. To our knowledge, this is the earliest reported diagnosis of the 2 conditions by prenatal sonography.

Abnormalities, Multiple↗

PubMed1999

[Therapeutic posterior colpo-celiotomy. Authors' experience].

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the advantages of posterior colpoceliotomy. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the results of posterior colpoceliotomy performed between 1995 and 1998 for tubal sterilization, ectopic pregnancy or benign ovarian cyst. RESULTS: Surgery was possible in all 32 cases. The mean surgical time was 15 minutes. No intra- or postoperative complications were observed. The mean postoperative hospitalization lasted 32 hours. In 14 of 16 cases of ectopic pregnancy salpingectomy has been performed. In 2 cases tubal curettage has been performed with enucleation of contralateral dermoid cyst in 1 case. CONCLUSIONS: Colpoceliotomy is, in selected cases, a valid alternative to laparoscopy.

Colposcopy↗

PubMed1999

[Buschke and Loewenstein tumors (giant condyloma acuminata). Immunologic features].

The Buschke-Loewenstein tumor, also called giant condyloma acuminatum, is generally observed in male subjects, usually on the penis and rarely occurs in women. A case of Buschke-Loewenstein tumor located on the vulva is reported. It is a cauliflower-like tumor which behaves clinically in a malignant fashion, although it shows no histomorphological criteria of malignancy. Histologically it is a benign papillomatous growth characterized predominantly by epithelial hyperplasia, hyperacanthosis and hyperkeratosis. The assessment of humoral and cellular immunity demonstrated an unusual circulating increase of CD4+ lymphocytes suggesting their major role in the very slow progression of the disease. Surgery remains the treatment of choice for this tumor.

Condylomata Acuminata↗

PubMed1999

[Meigs' syndrome with high blood levels of CA 125. Clinical case and review of the literatureø].

A case of Meigs' syndrome is reported. The patient presented with: hydrothorax, ascites, benign ovarian tumor (thecoma) and increased serum levels of CA 125. Ovarian thecoma is a rare tumor, accounting for less than 1% of all ovarian tumors. When associated with Meigs' syndrome, it can produce a clinical picture similar to that of ovarian carcinoma, but the prognosis is much more favourable. The condition was managed by bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy. The ascites and hydrothorax disappeared spontaneously after removal of the ovarian tumor and CA 125 level decreased.

CA-125 Antigen↗

PubMed1997

[Ovarian granulosa cell tumor of juvenile type associated with pregnancy. Clinical case and review of the literature].

The granulosa cell tumor is the most common sex ovary stromal tumors. Ten percent of cases present during pregnancy. Two histopathologically well defined patterns of granulosa cell tumors are known: the common adult granulosa cell tumors (AGCT) and the less frequent juvenile granulosa cell tumor (JGCT). This report describes a case of juvenile tumor of the granulosa occurring in a 22 year-old pregnant woman.

Adnexa Uteri↗

PubMed1997

[Emergency cerclage and twin pregnancy].

This report describes emergency cerclage on dilated and effaced cervices prior to 24 weeks' gestation with membranes bulging into the vagina in a primigravida with twin pregnancy. This operation enabled us to obtain an extension of the pregnancy of 11.2 weeks and the survival of the two foeti.

Adult↗

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[Combined pregnancy].

Simultaneous intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy is a rare entity, with a difficult preoperative diagnosis, potentially dangerous for the mother and for the intrauterine pregnancy. A case of combined intra- and extrauterine pregnancy diagnosed at 5 weeks' menstrual dates in a 31-year-old woman non treated for infertility is described. Incidence, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon complication are discussed.

Adult↗