Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Hematometra & Listeria monocytogenes].

E Gómez Arzapalo1, A Pérez Mendizábal, I Herrera Avalos

  • 1Biología de la reproducción, Clínica Florida Satélite.

Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|August 26, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Hematometra, a uterine condition, can stem from various causes beyond embryonic defects. This case highlights Listeria monocytogenes infection as a potential trigger in a reproductive-age woman.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Endometriosis. Potential mechanism of sterility. Management of patients with endometriosis. Review and reflections].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·1999
Same author

[Closure of the skin with cyanoacrylate in surgical wounds after tubal sterilization].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·1997
Same author

[Assisted reproduction. Alternatives].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·1993
Same author

[Changes in follicular acid phosphatase levels in relation to oocyte maturity in humans].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·1989
Same author

[Histofunctional study of cultured cells from human ovaries].

Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico·1983
Same author

[Hepatic ultrasonography].

Revista de gastroenterologia de Mexico·1982

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Hematometra, characterized by blood accumulation in the uterus, has diverse etiologies.
  • While often linked to embryonic defects, infections, neoplasms, and iatrogenic causes are also implicated.
  • Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is recognized as a potential infectious agent contributing to hematometra.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old reproductive-stage woman presented with amenorrhea, suspected pregnancy.
  • Pelvic ultrasonography revealed findings consistent with hematometra.
  • The patient had recently initiated sexual activity and was not using contraception.

Findings:

  • Drained hematometra confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) via anti-Lm antibodies.
  • The patient was treated with Azithromycin and Spiramycin.
  • This case underscores Lm as an etiological possibility for hematometra.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering infectious causes, particularly Listeria monocytogenes, in hematometra diagnosis.
  • Suggests prompt diagnosis and targeted antibiotic therapy are crucial for managing hematometra.
  • Emphasizes the need for comprehensive etiological investigation in reproductive-age women presenting with hematometra.

Related Experiment Videos