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Acute hemoperitoneum represents a gynecological and surgical emergency with significant morbidity if diagnosis and intervention are delayed. In women of reproductive age, the etiology is most frequently ruptured ectopic pregnancy; however, …

Acute pancreatitis is a common but potentially life-threatening condition. Although most cases are self-limiting, severe forms such as necrotizing pancreatitis can lead to local complications like pancreatic necrosis or acute necrotic colle…

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which can range from mild to severe and life-threatening. The leading causes of AP include gallstones, alcohol abuse, hypertriglyceridemia, trauma, and pancreatic tum…

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a relatively common pathology, with a high morbidity and mortality. Recommended treatment is based on anticoagulation, and thrombolysis is reserved for patients with hemodynamic instability. However, in…

Chronic pain is a widespread condition affecting millions globally, placing significant strain on healthcare systems, as evidenced by the current opioid crisis. Despite advances in pain management, conventional treatments often fail to addr…

A 30-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, amenorrhea, and a significantly enlarged abdomen. Initially, she believed she was pregnant due to the cessation of her menstrual cycles and gradual abdominal growth over several months. How…

Abdominal pain is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. Studies suggest that female patients represent a majority of ED patients with abdominal pain. Abdominal pain requires a broad set of differential diagnoses, including gyneco…

Acrochordons, also known as fibroepithelial stromal polyps or skin tags, are benign outgrowths of the skin that commonly occur in intertriginous regions and rarely grow larger than 1-5 mm in diameter. Benign acrochordons are common and can …

Antisynthetase syndrome (ASyS) is a subtype of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. It may have cutaneous findings like psoriasis and dermatomyositis, making clinical diagnosis challenging. We report a case of a 49-year-old woman who presented…

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas that can lead to severe systemic complications, including multi-organ failure and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). While gastrointestinal and metabolic manif…

Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is a genetic disorder characterized by the development of benign tumors in various organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) ar…

We report the case of a 50-year-old man presenting with acute right lower quadrant pain and leukocytosis. Computed tomography suggested acute appendicitis with possible microperforation. Laparoscopic appendectomy revealed diverticulum-like …

Appendiceal endometriosis (AE) is a rare type of extragonadal endometriosis with symptoms of right lower abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting that mimic acute appendicitis. The gold standard for a definitive diagnosis is a histopathological…

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that can involve the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Appendiceal involvement, however, is highly uncommon. Appendiceal intussusception is a rare entity, accounting fo…

People often experience pain in the lower right side of the abdomen due to appendicitis, which is a frequent issue for both men and women. Every year, numerous appendectomies are performed in the United States. Another condition that affect…

Forensic examiners need to conduct detailed physical and genital examinations in medicolegal cases to testify as experts. In female genitalia, the hymen is a mucosal tissue surrounding the vagina that varies in appearance and thickness amon…

Pancreatic pseudocysts and ductal calculi are common complications of chronic pancreatitis (CP), with the management of pancreatic duct stones posing particular challenges due to complex ductal anatomy and a high risk of recurrence and proc…

Endometrial adenosarcoma is a rare and aggressive uterine malignancy composed of both epithelial and stromal components, most commonly affecting postmenopausal women. This case report describes the diagnosis of endometrial adenosarcoma in a…

Leiomyomas, also known as fibroids, are a group of benign smooth muscle tumors commonly present in premenopausal women. Giant uterine leiomyomas are rare. It is described as giant when it weighs 11.4 kg. This report concerns a 45-year-old, …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with varied clinical presentations, sometimes occurring in atypical presentations that cause a delay in diagnosis. Pancreatitis, though uncommon, may be an initial presentat…

A woman in her 30s presented to the emergency department with a one-day history of acute lower abdominal pain, which was not related to her menstruation and not associated with any bowel or urinary tract symptoms. Examination findings revea…

Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGESS) is a rare malignant tumor of the uterus, often misdiagnosed due to its indolent progression and nonspecific clinical presentation. We report the case of a 49-year-old perimenopausal woman who pr…

Pseudo-pseudo Meigs syndrome (PPMS) is a rare condition characterized by pleural effusion, ascites, and elevated cancer antigen (CA)-125 levels in the setting of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) without evidence of ovarian tumors. We repo…

The T-shaped uterus is a rare congenital uterine anomaly characterized by a narrowed endometrial cavity with lateral constriction, deviating from the typical triangular shape. Historically, this anomaly has been strongly associated with in-…

AIM: Long-term bowel dysfunction is a significant consequence of colorectal surgery, having a major impact on quality of life. Despite this, patients often do not receive adequate information while consenting to surgery. This study aims to …