Cureus

Cureus · ISSN (print) 2168-8184 · 1,215 papers in corpus
case-report
doi:10.7759/cureus.112640 ·PMID:42597966

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…

case-report 2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.107516 ·PMID:42181319

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.107929 ·PMID:42078246

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.104361 ·PMID:41913823

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.107221 ·PMID:42153085

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.108079 ·PMID:42226879

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…

review 2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.104162 ·PMID:41909345

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.103953 ·PMID:41873313

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.101251 ·PMID:41674736

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.…

case-report 2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.109199 ·PMID:42326203

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…

case-report 2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.111246 ·PMID:42333277

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…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.103331 ·PMID:41694174

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…

case-report 2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.104573 ·PMID:41939581

This is a case report of a 31-year-old G1P1 with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) of the bladder. She presented with bladder spasms, dysuria, and urinary frequency that worsened during her menses. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), s…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.103866 ·PMID:41869202

IntroductionCore needle biopsy (CNB) is used to detect carcinoma of the breast, but it does not always provide a definitive diagnosis. Cases can be categorized into diagnostic categories to facilitate further management decisions. The Unite…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.108255 ·PMID:42245879

Iron deficiency anemia is a common clinical condition in reproductive‑age women and is frequently attributed to gynecologic blood loss. However, underlying inherited bleeding disorders remain underrecognized contributors. We present a case …

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.101673 ·PMID:41700258

Chronic right hypochondrial pain is most often evaluated in the context of hepatobiliary disease. When routine investigations fail to identify an intra-abdominal cause, alternative sources of pain should be considered. We report the case of…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.100929 ·PMID:41658709

Unlike acute tonsillitis, which is readily recognized as infectious, chronic tonsillitis, tonsilloliths, and tonsillar detritus are often considered non-infectious and benign, despite their potential to act as focal infections causing syste…

case-report 2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.112058 ·PMID:42553414

Endometriosis rarely affects the abdominal wall and typically occurs following surgery, like uterine procedures or, more commonly, cesarean sections. There have been a few instances of endometriosis evolving into malignant clear cell carcin…

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.105309 ·PMID:41994731

Background Robotic-assisted surgery has emerged as an advanced minimally invasive approach in gynecology, offering enhanced visualization, precision, and ergonomics. However, real-world clinical data from Indian centers, particularly using …

2026
doi:10.7759/cureus.100734 ·PMID:41640904

In vitro fertilization (IVF) success is influenced by a complex interplay of patient- and treatment-related factors. Identifying reliable clinical predictors is crucial for patient counseling and individualized treatment planning. This syst…