Cancer is a pathology generating problem to the public health systems all over the world. The etiology and pathogenesis of ovarian cancer are still partially unknown. It is still a challenge when it comes to the origin, the molecular basis of ovarian carcinogenesis, tumor progression, and therapy options of ovarian cancer. This paper brings an overview of ovarian cancer, starting with the pathogenesis, histopathological forms, and molecular biology of ovarian cancer, and follows the growth factors as molecular targets for specific therapy.
Uteroplacental apoplexy or Couvelaire uterus is a rare complication in the spectrum of the life-threatening placental abruption. We report a 29-year-old pregnant woman who had a placental abruption complicated with the rare condition of Couvelaire uterus, with an delivery per uterus-sparring cesarean section. The early diagnosis and proper medical management of placental abruption through uterus-sparring cesarean section present the best outcome for mother and child.
