An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is an abnormal growth containing glands, stroma and blood vessels projecting from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that occupies spaces small or large enough to fill the uterine cavity. Endometrial polyps are the most frequently observed pathological finding in the uterus and are usually benign lesions. Endometrial polyps… Continue reading Endometrial Polyps
Month: October 2023
Blindness And Visual Impairment
Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion of these, vision impairment could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness at a global level are refractive errors and cataracts. Total blindness is a term used to… Continue reading Blindness And Visual Impairment
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer is the 2nd most common cancer affecting men worldwide
CLERKING ON ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
BIODATA Mrs MO, a 40 year old trader who resides at Ifaki Ekiti. She is Christian and Yoruba. She is para 3 +2 (2 alive) and her last menstrual period was 8/06/2021. PRESENTING COMPLAINT She has no new complaints. However, she was referred from general hospital Ifaki 6 days ago on account of right abdominal… Continue reading CLERKING ON ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
Cancer of the Cervix
Introduction Cervical cancer is a squamous cell carcinoma in 90-95% of cases and an adenocarcinoma in the remaining 5-10%. It arises from either the ectocervix or from the endocervix. The site of the growth bears no relation to the histological type as some squamous carcinomas are found in the endocervical canal. Epidemiology Cancer of the… Continue reading Cancer of the Cervix