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Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS), also known as sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP), is a rare cause of mechanical small bowel obstruction characterized by partial or complete encasement of the small bowel within a fibrocollagenous me…

Colonic stricture secondary to appendicitis is exceptionally rare. We report a unique case of ascending colon stricture developing one year after treatment for complicated appendicitis in a patient on long-term hemodialysis. A 68-year-old m…

Umbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, is an atypical manifestation of endometriosis. We present a rare case of spontaneous Villar's nodule in a young, nulliparous woman with no history of abdominal surgery or trauma who ha…

Primary cervical lymphoma is an exceptionally rare malignancy that may mimic abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) of endocrine origin, particularly when cervical cancer screening tests and initial imaging studies are normal. Because AUB is the p…

Primary retroperitoneal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an exceptionally rare malignancy. Here, we present the case of a 55-year-old female with a retroperitoneal tumor who underwent complete surgical resection. Histopathological examinati…

IntroductionMenstrual hygiene management is an essential component of women's reproductive health, influencing physical well-being, dignity, and quality of life. Despite the availability of disposable menstrual products, concerns related to…

Background Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract and frequently require surgical management. Accurate preoperative estimation of fibroid size is essential for selecting the optimal surgical appr…

Acute pancreatitis is most commonly caused by gallstones or alcohol abuse, although rare etiologies such as drug-induced anaphylaxis have been described. Pancreatic involvement during anaphylactic shock remains exceptional and is likely und…

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether the addition of clomiphene citrate (CC) to a low-dose recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (r-FSH) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)-antagonist protocol improves clinical outcomes in women with poo…

Adenomyosis has long been regarded as a benign, estrogen-dependent uterine disorder. Accumulating pathological and molecular evidence now supports its role as a potential precursor lesion for endometrial carcinoma. Adenocarcinoma arising in…

Carcinoma of the Bartholin gland is a rare malignant tumor of the female genital tract, subcategorized within primary carcinomas of the vulva. The histopathological variant adenoid cystic carcinoma is extremely rare. There is no specific, c…

Ovarian torsion is a gynecological emergency that may occur during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, when its symptoms often mimic benign gestational complaints, making diagnosis challenging. Early recognition and timely m…

Poor mental health has been shown to negatively impact surgical outcomes; however, the impact of surgery on mental health remains under-investigated. Therefore, in this scoping review, we aimed to map the breadth and depth of evidence regar…

Chronic endometritis (CE) is defined as a persistent, mild inflammation of the endometrium induced by intrauterine bacterial infection. CE has been associated with infertility in patients with recurrent in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure.…

The canal of Nuck cyst is a rare pathology seen in women in the inguinal canal. It is often mistaken for a hernia or a lipoma; however, diagnosis is confirmed on surgical exploration and histopathological examination. We present a case of a…

The genitourinary system undergoes a complex development, making it prone to congenital anomalies. Müllerian duct anomalies are among these, affecting the uterus, cervix, and vagina due to errors in ductal fusion or septal resorption during…

Introduction Melasma is a common condition seen in dermatology clinics and is considered to be a multifactorial disease. We designed the present study to: study the factors associated with melasma (including metabolic syndrome (MetS) and bi…

Vagal-mediated cardiovascular responses can occur following carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery. In rare cases, an exaggerated vagal reflex may result in profound bradycardia or asystole. We report the case of a 44-y…

Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of tocolytic therapy. While commonly associated with beta-agonists and calcium channel blockers, its occurrence with atosiban remains poorly documented.…