World journal of clinical cases

BACKGROUND: Autoimmune and rare ophthalmic diseases can affect not only vision but also patients' mental well-being and everyday functioning; however, psychological aspects remain under-assessed in routine eye care. AIM: To investigate a d…

BACKGROUND: Uterine adenomyosis and pulmonary endometriosis are exceptionally rare in adolescents and can pose significant diagnostic challenges due to their nonspecific clinical presentation and imaging features, which may mimic malignancy…

BACKGROUND: The microcystic, elongated, and fragmented (MELF) pattern of invasion in endometrioid endometrial carcinoma (EEC) is a special mode of myometrial invasion that has been recently recognized by the pathology community. Overexpress…

BACKGROUND: Leiomyomas or fibroids commonly originate from the uterus; extrauterine leiomyomas are rare and most often arise from the broad ligament. Diagnosing broad ligament leiomyomas becomes particularly challenging when they undergo de…

In this article, we comment on the paper by Kakinuma et al published recently. We focus specifically on the diagnosis of uterine pseudoaneurysm, but we also review other uterine vascular anomalies that may be the cause of life-threating hem…

BACKGROUND: Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) is a rare and highly malignant disease that occurs in the uterine body or ovaries. We report a case of a MLA that was considered to have originated in the fallopian tube and presented with m…

BACKGROUND: The classification of uterine sarcomas is based on distinctive morphological and immunophenotypic characteristics, increasingly supported by molecular genetic diagnostics. Data on neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gen…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a clinical condition characterized by the presence of endometrial glands outside the uterine cavity. While its incidence remains mostly uncertain, endometriosis impacts around 180 million women worldwide. Despit…

BACKGROUND: Intramural pregnancy is rare, with an unclear etiology and pathophysiology. Surgical, medical, and expectant management options are available for this condition. However, most reported cases are managed surgically. Despite the r…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a life-threatening complication that can occur in the luteal phase or early pregnancy after controlled ovarian stimulation. This case report highlights a unique manifestation of OHSS i…

BACKGROUND: Microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) is a minimally invasive treatment method for heavy menstrual bleeding. However, additional treatment is often required after recurrence of uterine myomas treated with MEA. Additionally, becau…

BackgroundAcute pancreatitis is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but its full correlation with COVID-19 infection remains unknown.AimTo identify acute pancreatitis' occurrence, clinical presentation…

Heterotopic pancreas, a rare congenital malformation, manifests outside the normal pancreas. Research suggests that abnormal embryonic development is linked to the presence of heterotopic pancreas. Three prevailing theories explain its mech…

BACKGROUND: Appendiceal intussusception is a pathological condition in which the appendix is inverted into the cecum, which may cause symptoms that resemble those of other gastrointestinal disorders and may induce intestinal obstruction. Th…

BACKGROUND: Para-aortic lymph nodes (PALNs) are common sites for the regional spread of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of a 36-year-old woman who presented with cervical SCC with multiple bulky PAL…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting a significant proportion of women of reproductive age. Although laparoscopic surgery is commonly the preferred treatment, the decision to preserve or remove the ovaries…

BACKGROUND: Currently, the use of dienogest in clinical practice has increased significantly, and many studies have focused on its effectiveness and safety in the treatment of endometriosis and adenomyosis; however, the effects of treatment…

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that originate from smooth muscle cells of the uterus. It is the most common gynecological disorder, affecting up to 80% of women of reproductive age. Uterine fibroids can cause various symptom…

BACKGROUND: Ischemic stroke is a rare event associated with an elevated risk of blood clot formation owing to an underlying malignancy. Herein, we present a case of ovarian carcinoma that led to cerebral infarction. CASE SUMMARY: A 43-year…

BACKGROUND: Gynaecologists should be aware of a rare obstructive Mullerian duct abnormality like Robert's uterus and perform further surgery when necessary. CASE SUMMARY: We report a 41-year-old mother of two children with Robert's uterus …

BACKGROUND: The incidence of monodermal teratomas of the reproductive system is low, and most doctors lack adequate understanding, which can easily lead to missed diagnoses and/or misdiagnosis. Therefore, it is important to fully understand…

BACKGROUND: Intestinal obstruction is a common occurrence in clinical practice. However, the occurrence of herpes zoster complicated by intestinal obstruction after abdominal surgery is exceedingly rare. In the diagnostic and treatment proc…

BACKGROUND: Hepatobiliary scintigraphy (HBS) is a useful diagnostic imaging technique that uses radiotracers to evaluate the function of the gallbladder (GB) and biliary system. In segmented GB, some HBS images reveal a discordant GB bounda…

Rectal prolapse is a circumferential, full-thickness protrusion of the rectum through the anus. It is a rare condition, and only affects 0.5% of the general population. Multiple treatment modalities have been described, which have changed s…

BACKGROUND: Microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) is a minimally invasive treatment for menorrhagia. It has been covered by the national insurance in Japan since April 2012, and its demand has been increasing as the importance of women's hea…