Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)

BackgroundHysterectomy is a common nonobstetric surgical procedure performed in women. However, the cardiovascular effects of hysterectomy remain unclear. This meta-analysis compared cardiovascular outcomes in women with and without a histo…

PurposeHerpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) following COVID-19 vaccination has been reported previously but the clinical characteristics, onset, treatment, and outcomes of these cases have not been previously systematically reviewed.MethodsA sy…

BackgroundA new intervention called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) targets fibroids with high-intensity ultrasound pulses using ultrasound probes. This noninvasive method, which can be carried out with either magnetic resonance im…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis presents a significant challenge in gynecological endocrinology, affecting approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) and rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) …

This meta-analysis assessed the association between gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) antibodies and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We defined a search strategy and implemented it with PubMed, Ovid, Scopus, and Web of Science d…

Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy with high morbidity and mortality. There are a limited number of case reports of abdominal ectopic pregnancies. We present a case of a 29-year-old woman who presented to her obstetrici…

Baylor Scott & White Health Central Texas displayed the diversity and growth of scholarly pursuits during Scholars Day, which debuted online on May 7, 2021. Residents and fellows, medical students, nurses, and research staff were among thos…

Patients with chronic pelvic pain are often referred to a variety of specialists in gynecology, urology, and gastroenterology with the hope of finding a diagnosis and treatment. We describe a 51-year-old woman with long-standing chronic pel…

Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL), also known as leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata, is a rare condition characterized by multiple benign smooth muscle tumors proliferating along the peritoneal surfaces. In previous case rep…

Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary (CCCO) is an uncommon, clinically aggressive neoplasm that has a propensity for the development of venous thrombosis and embolization, especially when compared to other subtypes of ovarian malignancies. We …

Although endometriosis of the pelvic organs is common, endometriosis of the urinary bladder is extremely rare. Malignant transformation of atypical endometriotic foci is an uncommon but well-documented sequela, occurring in approximately 1%…

Primary hyperparathyroidism is the third most common endocrine disorder after diabetes and thyroid disease, and women are affected twice as often as men. Hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy was first reported in 1931. Maternal complications in…

Meningiomas are common tumors of the central nervous system that account for approximately 15% of all intracranial tumors and are the most common extra-axial neoplasm. Most meningiomas are benign, although atypical and malignant meningiomas…

This study evaluated serum nutrients in 23 patients who had previous Proplast/Teflon implants to their temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and continued to remain in chronic, severe, irresolvable pain despite subsequent surgical reconstruction. …