Malignant germ-cell tumors (MGCT) are rare tumors of childhood accounting for less than 3% of pediatric malignancies. Endodermal sinus tumor (EST) forms the most common histologic subtype of MGCT. The vagina is an extremely rare site for GCTs. An 8-month-old female was admitted with a short history of vaginal bleeding, and a mass protruding from the vagina. She was pale and a mass was palpable ...

Candida exists as a normal flora on skin and mucosa. The prevalence of Candida-induced infections specially mucosal and vaginal infections have been raised in the world in last decade due to increase in predisposing factors. C.albicans is the major etiological agent of candidiasis, but infections due to other species have been increasing. The aim of this study was to determine Candida species b...

The ability of the vagina to contract gives rise a set active mechanical properties that contribute complex function this organ in-vivo. Regional differences in morphology have been long recognized, but large heterogeneous deformations experiences during contractions never quantified. Furthermore, there is no consensus regarding contractility along two primary anatomical directions vagina: long...

The practice of wiping, douching or inserting substances into the vagina is reportedly common in sub-Saharan Africa. Intercourse following such vaginal treatment is referred to as ‘dry sex’. The most common reasons offered by women for these practices include the enhancement of sexual experience through sensations of vaginal dryness, tightness or warming; cleansing of the vagina before or after...

Objective: Implantation of biological or synthetic mesh is the most common method of surgical intervention for pelvic organ prolapse, however, complications ensuing from these surgical repairs occur in 15.5% of cases. Matristem (ACell, Inc., USA) Pelvic Floor Matrix is a urinary bladder matrix (UBM) device indicated for transvaginal repair. This device is remodeled and replaced by host tissue f...

Step 1: Presentation and history Prevalence: The prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse among parous women is 50%. Most women are asymptomatic. History: Physicians should ask about urinary frequency and urgency, bulges or lumps in the vagina, pelvic pressure or heaviness, incontinence of urine or stool, difficulty with defecation or constipation, dyspareunia, and whether patients insert their fing...

Malignant germ cell tumors are rare tumors of the childhood accounting for less than 3 % of pediatric malignancies. Endodermal sinus tumor (EST) is the most common histologic subtype of malignant GCT. The vagina is an extremely rare site for GCTs [1]. They are usually diagnosed before 3 years of age. Historically, the approach to therapy has included radical surgical resection with adjuvant irr...

malignant germ-cell tumors (mgct) are rare tumors of childhood accounting for less than 3% of pediatric malignancies. endodermal sinus tumor (est) forms the most common histologic subtype of mgct. the vagina is an extremely rare site for gcts. an 8-month-old female was admitted with a short history of vaginal bleeding, and a mass protruding from the vagina. she was pale and a mass was palpable ...