DIANA POPOVICI

Dr. DIANA POPOVICI

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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RHRUXANDRA MARIA HURJUI
RUXANDRA MARIA HURJUI
IHIon Andrei Hurjui
Ion Andrei Hurjui
TBTudor Butureanu
Tudor Butureanu
DPDIANA POPOVICI
DIANA POPOVICI
RARoxana Elena Avadanei
Roxana Elena Avadanei
RBRaluca Balan
Raluca Balan
Cervical cancer is a major global health concern with serious implications for women’s health. It is most often caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types. However, about 5–11% of cervical carcinoma cases are HPV-independent, entities with their own unique set of histopathological, molecular, and clinical features. The histopathological forms of HPV-independent cervical cancer include gastric-type adenocarcinoma, clear-cell, mesonephric, and endometrioid carcinoma. Unlike HPV-associated cervical cancers, which require E6 and E7 oncogenes for their expression, HPV-independent tumors exhibit specific mutations such as TP53, PIK3CA, KRAS, STK11, and PTEN. These mutations lead to alternative oncogenic pathways. Diagnosis of HPV-independent cervical adenocarcinoma is often delayed because of possible misclassification as endometrial adenocarcinomas, which frequently results from inadequate HPV testing. This often leads to advanced presentation stages, higher rates of lymphovascular invasion, and, in many cases, a reduced response to chemotherapy and immunotherapy—though outcomes can vary across histotypes and selected patient subgroups—due to the immune-cold tumor microenvironment. Although these morphologic and molecular characteristics describe tumors that are very difficult to manage, PI3K/mTOR and KRAS inhibitors may offer potential therapeutic options for selected patients. This review focuses on the pathogenic and molecular mechanisms, histopathological features, prognosis, and therapeutic difficulties of HPV-independent cervical cancers. Moreover, it provides a comprehension of contemporary issues in diagnostic methods and some new therapeutic approaches, suggesting the need for precision medicine in this aggressive type of cervical cancer. Further studies are necessary to enhance early detection, improve treatment results, and increase survival rates for patients with HPV-independent cervical cancer.

1 November 2021 in Medicina
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Razvan SocolovRazvan Socolov
Razvan Socolov
MAMona Akad
Mona Akad
MPMaricica Păvăleanu
Maricica Păvăleanu
DPDIANA POPOVICI
DIANA POPOVICI
MCMadalina Ciuhodaru
Madalina Ciuhodaru
IPIoana Pavaleanu
Ioana Pavaleanu
Background and Objectives: The multiple pregnancies associated with COVID-19 is a new and difficult condition to manage. The prognosis for rapid deterioration after the cesarean delivery is difficult to assess and needs close interdisciplinary follow-up due to pregnancy and postpartum-related changes. Materials and Methods: We report the case of a 37-year-old primigesta primipara patient who was admitted to “Elena Doamna” Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology at 33 weeks and 3 days of gestation with high-grade multiple pregnancies (triplets) for threatened premature birth associated with COVID-19. The patient had a history of surgically corrected atrial septal defect during childhood and currently is known to have paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Tocolysis was ineffective and the decision to perform a cesarean operation was made. The diagnosis was established: primigesta, primipara, at 34 weeks of gestation, high-grade multiple pregnancy with triplets, intact membranes, threatened premature birth, surgically corrected atrial septal defect, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, infection with COVID-19. The patient underwent a cesarean intervention and treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia. The intervention took place at 33 weeks and 4 days of gestation resulting in four newborns with weights between 1400 g and 1820 g and Apgar scores between 6–8. All newborns were transferred to a third-degree Neonatology ICU service due to their prematurity. The fourth newborn was not identified in any of the ultrasounds performed during pregnancy. During the postpartum period, the patient had a fulminant evolution of COVID-19 pneumonia, with rapid deterioration, needing respiratory support and antiviral treatment. Discussions: Managing high-risk obstetrical pregnancies associated with COVID-19 requires a multidisciplinary team consisting of obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and infectious disease doctors. Conclusion: Our case is the first to our knowledge in Romania to present an association of high-grade multiple pregancy with COVID19 moderate form, rapidly evolving postpartum, needing rapid intensive care admission, and specific treatment with Remdesivir, with good post-treatment evolution.

28 March 2024 in Ginecologia.ro
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DPDIANA POPOVICI
DIANA POPOVICI
RSRăzvan Socolov
Răzvan Socolov
EAEmil Anton
Emil Anton
LHLoredana Hurjui
Loredana Hurjui
CSCătălina Stan
Cătălina Stan
SASorana-Caterina Anton
Sorana-Caterina Anton
Isthmic-cervical leiomyomas can grow very large and cause extreme discomfort. The surgical removal of these leio­myo­mas is a technical challenge, with an increased risk of operative and postoperative complications. This paper presents the case of a patient with a gynecopathy who presented herself to our clinic, having been diagnosed with a giant isthmic-cervical fibromatous nodule which was developing within the cervix and required extended surgery – i.e., the radical dissection of the pelvis, to ensure the suc­cess of the total en bloc hysterectomy. The radical pelvic dis­sec­tion at the time of the total en bloc hysterectomy is necessary in most cases of large isthmic-cervical fibroids, to minimize the risk of intraoperative and postoperative com­pli­ca­tions. These isthmic-cervical fibroids have a very dif­fi­cult surgical approach. Ideally, the medical team should be pluridisciplinary, and the gynecologist should do the sur­gery together with a general surgeon and a urologist. To con­clude, the surgical treatment of giant isthmic-cervical fi­bro­ids should be personalized and individualized.