The topic I chose for this journal review is about a condition called Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome (HWWS) with hematocolpos. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome represents a type of Müllerian duct and Wolffian structure abnormalities. HWWS, can also be referred to as OHVIRA (Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis) syndrome (Karkera, 2015). This condition can represent female genital malformations by: uterus didelphys, unilateral low vaginal obstruction, and ipsilateral renal agenesis with all three of these being secondary to mesonephric duct–induced müllerian anomalies (Karkera, Bendre, Ramchandra, D’souza, 2015). What is hematocolpos? Hematocolpos is a condition in which the vagina fills up with menstrual blood and is usually caused by an imperforate hymen. This journal describes how the use of sonography helped diagnose patients with this congenital disorder.
The common signs and symptoms of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome, is it normally occurs at puberty with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and a vaginal or pelvic mass (Kakera, 2015). The primary symptom is lower abdominal pain turning into continuous severe pain with increasing distension of the obstructed hemivagina. On physical examination, a unilateral pelvic mass is usually felt twice as
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So, how is sonography used with this condition? Sonography is used to help diagnose this rare condition by either scanning transvaginal or endovaginal. Assisting the physician on determining the incision site is also helpful if the patient needs surgical intervention. It can also reduce the time needed for surgery and has a lower risk of biological effects than other test like CT or MRI. If surgical intervention has to be deferred for some reason, oral contraceptive pills may be prescribed for menstrual suppression to prevent further accumulation of hematocolpos and further hematometra (Ramchandra,
Waardenburg Syndrome is a group of genetic conditions that can lead to hearing loss and changes in the color of hair, skin, and eyes (Genetics 2013). Cases of Waardenburg Syndrome are not very common. There are different types of symptoms of the syndrome. Waardenburg Syndrome can be inherited either on an autosomal dominant pattern or autosomal recessive pattern (Calendar 2013). The ways of diagnosing Waardenburg Syndrome include certain tests to detect the disorder. While Waardenburg Syndrome cannot be cured, treatments can be given to lessen the effects. Like other diseases, Waardenburg Syndrome has certain symptoms, inheritance patterns, diagnosis and treatments.
The Diagnostic Sonography more commonly known as Ultrasound is a medical procedure in which you use high frequency sound waves to produce visual images of organs tissues or blood flow inside the body. Ultrasound is regularly known as the procedure used to examine women who are expecting. Although, Sonography is used in many different ways other than for expectant mothers. Sonography is also used to detect such things as heart disease, heart attacks, and vascular disease that can lead to stroke. (SDMS, 2010) Moreover, Sonography is also used to examine breasts, abdomens, female reproductive systems,
Diagnostic medical sonography is a profession where sonographers direct high-frequency sound waves into a patient’s body through the use of specific equipment to diagnose or monitor a patient’s medical condition. As described by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this examination is referred to as an ultrasound, sonogram, or echocardiogram. The high-frequency sound waves emitted from the handheld device, called a transducer, bounce back creating an echo and therefore produce an image that can be viewed on the sonographers computer screen. This image provides the sonographer and physician with an internal image of the patient’s body that will be used in the diagnosis. The most familiar use of ultrasound is used in monitoring pregnancies
Diagnostic medical sonographers play a key role in the health care team and often work alongside doctors, nurses, and other technologists. They prepare patients by explaining the procedure and collect necessary patient history information prior to examination. An ultrasound is then performed, which is a non-invasive process that enables sonographers to send high-frequency sound waves into the body. The return signals are then analyzed to help visualize internal organs in 2D, 3D or 4D. These images help physicians with medical diagnoses and are also used for monitoring pregnancy. An ultrasound is often executed on many different areas of the body including the abdomen, pelvis, tissues, and vascular and cardiac systems. A DMS may also be required
A diagnostic medical sonographer is also known as an ultrasound technologist, or simply a sonographer. They use high-frequency sound waves, which are an offshoot of World War two sonar technology, to produce images of the internal body (“Diagnostic” 162). This picture is shown when the sound waves bounce off the internal body, and then become echoes that are now displayed as a two-dimensional black and white image on video. These images are then studied by a physician who studies the function of organs. A sonographer not only completes procedures for pregnant women as it is most known, but also for cysts, abdominal tumors, and the functions of blood vessels and heart valves.
Ann mother went through a problematic pregnancy with her because she had oligohydramnios, which is Low amniotic fluid. Her mother wasn’t developing enough fluids. She was informed by doctors that Ann might have some major disability problems, such as down- syndrome. She had to keep going to different doctors for checkups. When it was time for deliver, Ann mother had
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Medical conditions typically diagnosed with the help of scrotal ultrasounds include epididymitis, testicular cancer, cysts, abscesses, benign tumors, testicular torsion, retractile testicles and infertility issues.
A Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment which is a scanning technology which uses sound waves to create images of soft and hard tissues. Mainly known for performing fetal and pregnancy inspections and check-ups, the technology has been adapted to performing diagnostics of practically every part of the human body (Szabo, 2004). Today ultrasound has grown into a powerful medical screening tool which medical professionals turn to for accurate internal imaging to determine the extent of the patient’s conditions.
We observed 25 complications in women, with 10 (2.5%) in Group 1 and 15 (2.3%) in Group 2 (Table 5). There was no statistically significant difference for any individual complication type or for overall complication rates. Likewise, there was no significant
Signs and symptoms: backache, mild abdominal cramps, vaginal discharge change, light vaginal bleeding, and a sensation of pelvic pressure
Visualize a world where you can be several feet smaller than an average person. This is what Meier Gorlin Syndrome, or Primordial Dwarfism, is like. The victims of this rare genetic disorder develop many malformations and dysfunctional parts in their body while in the womb of their mother. The child diagnosed with Meier Gorlin Syndrome inherited this disease by two parents both carrying a mutated chromosome 21. The recessive genes in the parents came together and effected the offspring. There are several symptoms that include a short stature, or being well below the average height, small chin, head, and mouth, missing or undeveloped patellas, or kneecaps, low ears, full lips, and problems in the urinary tract. (kidneys, ureters, and bladder.)
Abnormal bleeding between periods or excessively heavy menstrual flow is the most common symptoms for patients. Patients may also experience pain, in the lower back, pelvic or abdomen area. Weight gain may be noticed, along with abnormal increase in abdomen size. Finally, painful intercourse may be one of the symptoms.
In the U.S. alone, 1 in 200,000 individuals is affected by Werner’s syndrome. Werner’s syndrome is often known as “adult progeria” as it causes a sudden and rapidly aged appearance in affected individuals, typically occurring in their twenties. The affected individuals may start to have graying and loss of hair; a hoarse voice; and thin,hardened skin. In addition to this, early in life, the affected individuals may develop disorders that are associated with aging, such as skin ulcers, diminished fertility, thinning of bones, atherosclerosis, and cloudy cataracts in both eyes. They are also more susceptible to cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Because of these characteristics and effects, people with Werner's syndrome tend to live
The sign and symptoms of PPH include; the apparent excessive bleeding, hematocrit-reduction of the number of red blood cells, reduced blood pressure, development of symptoms of shock and anaemia, and severe pain and swelling of tissues and muscles of the vagina, vulva, pelvic and perineum (Simpson & Creehan, 2008). Besides, Ricci & Kyle (2009) avow that there are different factors that place a mother at risk for PPH, and they comprise; prolonged first, second or third stage of labour, previous history of PPH, foetal macrosomia, uterine infection, arrest of descent and multiple gestation. Other risk factors may include; mediolateral episiotomy, coagulation abnormalities, maternal hypertension, maternal exhaustion, malnutrition or anaemia, preeclampsia, precipitous birth, polyhydramnios and previous placenta previa (Ricci & Kyle, 2009).