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Diagnostic Challenge Of Perimenopause Molar Pregnancy In A 52-Year-Old Lady: Case Report, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Gregory Ntiyakuze, Nancy Matillya, Munawar Kaguta, Miriam Mgonja, Lynn Moshi Oct 2022

Diagnostic Challenge Of Perimenopause Molar Pregnancy In A 52-Year-Old Lady: Case Report, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Gregory Ntiyakuze, Nancy Matillya, Munawar Kaguta, Miriam Mgonja, Lynn Moshi

Family Medicine, East Africa

Introduction and importance: Gestational trophoblastic disease is an uncommon group of pregnancy-related dis- orders, with a course of trophoblastic proliferation, including hydatidiform mole (Agha et al., 2020), invasive and metastatic mole, choriocarcinoma, placental-site trophoblastic tumor, and epithelial trophoblastic tumor. Choriocarcinoma and trophoblastic tumor of the placenta are the most important tumors associated with pregnancy.

Case findings: A 52-year-old woman Para 2 Living 3, 3 years post-menopausal presented with prolong per vaginal bleeding for five weeks accompanied by lower abdominal pain. Diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic disease (choriocarcinoma type) was made by using beta HCG, radiology, and histology report. Patient underwent total …


“Do Not Detach The Placenta From My Baby's Cord” - Lotus Birth Case Series From Tanzania Tertiary Hospital, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Christian Mwalo, Lynn Moshi, Munawar Kaguta, Miriam Mgonja, Shweta Jaiswal Sep 2022

“Do Not Detach The Placenta From My Baby's Cord” - Lotus Birth Case Series From Tanzania Tertiary Hospital, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Christian Mwalo, Lynn Moshi, Munawar Kaguta, Miriam Mgonja, Shweta Jaiswal

Family Medicine, East Africa

Introduction: Lotus birth is seldom practiced, with its prevalence being not well documented. There is no clear existing guideline or pathway for this practice. Safety in delivery as well as caring for newborn and her mother is of paramount importance. Hence, clarity for Lotus delivery in any set up is indispensable.

Cases findings: We have described on case series approach to women who opted to delivery without detachment of placenta. We have described delivery characteristics, neonatal clinical course, cord, and placenta manage- ment. In year 2022 at our center, we have received two cases of lotus delivery.

Conclusion and …


Pregnancy Following Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Endometriotic Cystectomy Rare Case Report Of Endometriosis Stage Iv, Willbroad Kyejo, Ally Zain Ismail, Brenda Moshi, Gregory Ntiyakunze, Nancy Matillya, Munawar Kaguta Sep 2022

Pregnancy Following Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Bilateral Endometriotic Cystectomy Rare Case Report Of Endometriosis Stage Iv, Willbroad Kyejo, Ally Zain Ismail, Brenda Moshi, Gregory Ntiyakunze, Nancy Matillya, Munawar Kaguta

Family Medicine, East Africa

Introduction and importance: Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility in women. In this case report we explain successful conception in deep-infiltrating ovarian endometriosis following robot-assisted surgery and androgenic agonist treatment.

Case presentation: A 38-year-old current Para 2, Living 2 presented 8 years ago with chronic lower abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, and delayed conception. Advance endometriosis was highly suspected from the history and examination. Robot-assisted laparoscopic partial cystectomy was performed for the deep-infiltrating ovarian endometriosis. She was then discharged with postoperative androgenic agonists and with timed intercourse, she got pregnant within 9 months.

Clinical discussion: Advanced endometriosis (Stage III or …


Bilateral Tubal Ectopic Gestation: Complication In A Patient With Previous Ectopic Pregnancy, Rare Case Report, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Zainab Fidaali, Ahmed Jusabani, Munawar Kaguta, Shweta Jaiswal Aug 2022

Bilateral Tubal Ectopic Gestation: Complication In A Patient With Previous Ectopic Pregnancy, Rare Case Report, Willbroad Kyejo, Davis Rubagumya, Zainab Fidaali, Ahmed Jusabani, Munawar Kaguta, Shweta Jaiswal

Family Medicine, East Africa

Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy results of implantation of conceptus outside of endometrial cavity. It remains an important cause of maternal mortality. Spontaneous bilateral tubal pregnancies are the rare form of ectopic and are considered spontaneous when no fertility treatments are involved. Case findings: A 31-year-old nulliparous woman presented at the Family Medicine Clinic with complaints of non- specific mild lower abdominal pain for 3 days and amenorrhea for 5 weeks. Transvaginal Ultrasound showed bilateral unruptured adnexa pregnancies. The trial of medical therapy was done without success and later lap- arotomy salpingostomy was done. One year later patient was able to …