Three cases of ruptured intracranial aneurysm during pregnancy are presented. Rupture occurred near term in all three cases. Simultaneous elective cesarean section and clipping of the aneurysm was performed in two cases. Successful maternal and perinatal outcome was achieved in all three patients. The diagnosis and management of the cases are described and discussed.
A rare case of a huge carcinoma of the cervix leading to sudden uterovaginal prolapse and incarcerated procidentia, in a postmenopausal woman is presented. The woman presented as an emergency with severe distress. The problem was successfully managed by reducing the uterovaginal prolapse under deep sedation and starting radiotherapy as an emergency procedure at the same sitting. The role of immediate radiotherapy in the management of such an emergency situation is discussed.
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