Takehiko Yasumizu

Spontaneous Rupture of the Uterus Due to Placenta Percreta at 25-Weeks' Gestation: A Case Report

Placenta percreta is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy, and is rarely diagnosed in the second trimester of pregnancy. We report a very rare case of placenta percreta accompanied by spontaneous uterine rupture at 25‐weeks of gestation.

Clinical Evaluation of Plasma Fibronectin Level as a Biomarker of Preeclampsia

Objective: To evaluate the clinical feasibility of plasma fibronectin as a biomarker and predictor for preeclampsia.

Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma with Sarcoma‐like Mural Nodules Arising in a Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary: A Case Report

Almost all cases with malignant transformation of a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary have been reported to be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. We describe a very rare case of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma with sarcoma‐like mural nodules arising in an ovarian teratoma.

Effect of Oocyte Retrieval from a Small Leading Follicle in Fixed-Schedule in vitro Fertilization Program

Objective: To evaluate the propriety of oocyte retrieval (OR) from a small leading follicle during a fixed‐schedule in vitro fertilization (IVF) program.

Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta in Pregnancy: A Case Report

If pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLAVA) exists in the vagina or cervical os of the uterus, it may cause premature labor and premature rupture of the membranes.