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Modern contraceptive methods are discussed, with special emphasis on oral contraceptives, which are regarded as the most effective. They are also regarded as generally safe, although there are contraindications and the drugs should only be prescribed after careful examination. The need for selecting the drug most suitable for the individual patients, mainly on the basis of the characteristics of the menstrual cycle (suggesting a predominance of estrogen or progestin, within safety limits, such as 50 mcg of estrogen), is emphasized. The examinations required include a general clinical, gynecological, and breast examination, cytology tests, evaluation of the menstrual flow pattern, measurements of arterial pressure, weight, glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and urine tests. They should be repeated at 6-month intervals, or 3-month intervals in the case of high-risk patients (varicose veins, obesity, heavy smokers, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, history of jaundice, slight heart condition, clinical or potential diabetes, porphyria or predisposition to uterine myoma). Oral contraceptives are contraindicated in cases presenting a history of thromboembolism, phlebitis, cerebral apoplexy; sickle cell anemia, which indicates a predisposition to thromboembolic accidents; serious liver disease or recent hepatitis; serious heart disease; hormone-dependent neoplasia (breast cancer); predisposition to uterine cancer; erythematous lupus; metorrhagia of unknown origin; psychic disorders, especially of a depressive type. They should also be avoided for 3-4 years after puberty, in order to avoid interfering with the development of the hypothalamus and with growth. A carcinogenic effect of the pill and an increase in the risk of giving birth to abnormal children can be ruled out, although the incidence of abortions due to chromosome anomalies after suspending treatment is rather high (due to the previous inhibition of ovulation, a situation similar to repeated pregnancies at short intervals, which involve the same risk).
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PMID:[Current clinical problems of contraception]. 502 53

The authors report the unique case of a 6-year-old African-American girl with sickle cell disease (SCD) and an associated moyamoya arteriopathy who developed a de novo arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the cerebral circulation. Based on preoperative cerebral angiography, computerized tomography angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging, the incidentally discovered lesion was originally thought to be a direct arteriovenous fistula with an associated varix. At surgery, however, a 1.5-cm AVM was identified adjacent to the deep surface of the varix, and it was successfully resected. The diagnosis of cerebral AVM was then confirmed histopathologically. Based on a review of the literature, no published correlation between cerebral AVMs and SCD exists. In addition to reporting this case, the authors provide a description of AVM pathogenesis, with particular emphasis on acquired AVMs of the cerebral circulation.
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PMID:Development of a de novo cerebral arteriovenous malformation in a child with sickle cell disease and moyamoya arteriopathy. Case report. 1615 38

This article presents an overview of transcranial Doppler, well known for its use as a screening tool in children with sickle cell disease. However, there are many other pediatric applications in which cranial Doppler ultrasound can supply otherwise unavailable information regarding neurovascular flow dynamics. Images illustrate examples of normal anatomy and pathologic conditions that can be evaluated with cranial Doppler ultrasound. Characteristic imaging features of various pediatric applications of cranial Doppler ultrasound are discussed and illustrated. This image presentation discusses cranial Doppler ultrasound technique and normal findings and illustrates various pediatric disorders including benign enlargement of the subarachnoid space versus subdural hematomas, vasospasm, vasculitis, venous sinus thrombosis, vein of Galen varix, hydrocephalus, hypoxic ischemic injury, traumatic brain injury, and brain death.
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PMID:Pediatric cranial Doppler sonography in children: non-sickle cell applications. 1963 99

A 24-year-old man with sickle cell anemia presented with fatigue, dark stool, and coffee ground emesis. He was found to have large esophageal varices and experienced massive variceal hemorrhage in the hospital. The varices were caused by diffuse splanchnic venous thrombosis, and his only risk factor for hypercoagulability was sickle cell anemia. Splanchnic venous thrombosis due to sickle cell anemia is exceedingly rare.
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PMID:Massive Esophageal Variceal Bleeding as a Rare Complication of Sickle Cell Anemia. 2695 56