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Dr. Lev Kandinov removes a 4 lb ovarian tumor, which had cancerous cells inside. This tumor was removed intact and there was no spread of the cancerous cells.

Dr. Lev Kandinov removes a large fibroid which was obstructing the entrance into the uterine cavity causing infertility. Hysteroscopic resection of the fibroid will allow this patient to conceive. This was done as an outpatient procedure using the latest t

Large fibroid tumors removed from a young woman with infertility.

QUESTION I have an antenatal mother in her 75th day since her last menstrual period with confirmed pregnancy test. She also is manifesting classic herpes zoster infection in the left intercostal zone. What are the effects of the infection on the fetus? Wha

QUESTION Is there a relationship between the recent use of oral contraceptives (OCs) and finding of chromosomal abnormalities (eg, Down syndrome) in subsequent pregnancy? RESPONSE FROM LEV D. KANDINOV, MD Many studies have analyzed the relationship between

QUESTION Will use of Cytotec (misoprostol) for induction of a severely pre-eclamptic woman potentially worsen her blood pressure? O. Sijin, MD RESPONSE FROM PETER S. BERNSTEIN, MD, MPH, FACOG AND LEV D. KANDINOV, MD Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin