Background:One of the most important etiologies in pretermpremature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is cervical bacterial colonization.Objective:This study evaluated cervical bacterial colonization in women with PPROM and the pregnancy outcomes.Materials and Methods:In this cohort study, 200 pregnant women with PPROM at 27-37 wk of gestation who were admitted in an academic hospital of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences from March 2015 to July 2016 were studied. samples were obtained from endocervical canal for detection of routine bacteria and Gram staining. Also, we obtained one blood culture from neonates. Maternal endocervical culture, chorioamnionitis, neonatal intensive care unit admission, neonatal positive blood culture, neonatal sepsis, and mortality were documented. Results:Most common isolated microorganism of endocervical culture were Escherichia coli (24.2%), Coagulase negative Staphylococci (27.2%), Enterococcus and candida each one (11.7%). The prevalence of GBS was only 2.2%. Simultaneous positive blood cultures were seen in 3% of neonates. Among them, Gram-negative bacilli accounted for (66.6%), while Gram-positive cocci and candida made up only (16.7%). Endocervical colonization was associated with a higher admission rate (p=0.004), but there was no significant correlation between endocervical colonization and chorioamnionitis, positive blood culture and neonatal mortality rate.Conclusion:With regard to low GBS colonization rate, appropriate antibiotic regimens should be considered in PPROM cases according to the most prevalent micro organisms of endocervical bacterial colonization. Maybe cervical bacterial colonization had some effects on neonatal outcomes. There was no significant association between endocervical bacterial colonization and chorioamnionitis, positive neonatal blood culture and neonatal mortality.

One of the most common causes of fetal anemia is red cell alloimmunization. The standard treatment in fetuses with anemia is intrauterine transfusion (IUT); but this approach may have adverse effects, or sometimes it is not available or even possible. Therefore, immune modulating approaches such as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin should be implemented to avoid or delay IUT. We report here the successful management of a case of D alloimmunization in pregnancy solely with TPE, without the need for IUT. The patient was a 33-year-old G4, L2, and D1, who had a history of alloimmunization in her previous pregnancy. TPE was initiated at 17 weeks gestation and was repeated weekly. Altogether, 20 times of plasma exchange were performed and a normal fetus was delivered at week 37.

Given the wide range of differential diagnoses for adnexal masses, the key issue is the correct assessment of the initial location to rule out malignant or emergency cases. Here, we report a case of perforated sigmoid colon cancer initially diagnosed as a tubo‐ovarian abscess.

Objective: The presence of a normal fetus with normal karyotype accompanied by molar changes in the placenta is a rare condition, which carries a significant risk to the mother and fetus. There is a controversy regarding the proper management of this condition. Here, we present the case of a singleton pregnancy that showed molar changes in the pathological study of the placenta, but ended up with a normal viable neonate. Case Report: A 23-year-old primigravida woman, with a 3-year history of infertility, presented with vaginal bleeding and spotting. Her ß-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) at 13th week was 36500 mIU/ml. Serial sonography assessments were suggestive for molar changes and a normal fetus with growth retardation but normal Doppler assessment. The patient underwent elective Cesarean section at 37 weeks gestation and a healthy female neonate with an Apgar score of 9-10, weighing 2270 g was born. Pathological assessment of the placenta confirmed the diagnosis of incomplete hydatidiform mole. After two months, the mother had no complications, her ß-HCG level was untraceable, and the infant was in good condition. Conclusion: Despite being a rare condition, partial moles can be accompanied by delivery of a normal fetus. The management of this condition still remains challenging and should be done under close monitoring with extreme caution.

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