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Genital herpes, caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2, is a common sexually transmitted disease typically presenting with genital lesions and discomfort. However, a cervical mass without vulvar lesions is a rare manifestation o…

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the simultaneous presence of gestation in two different sites, typically comprising an intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy. Due to the widespread use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART…

Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly in females, often mimicking inguinal hernias and frequently misdiagnosed due to limited awareness. This report presents a 26-year-old woman with cyclical inguinal swel…

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a universally prevalent affliction seen worldwide. However, the diagnosis and treatment of AUB are rarely straightforward due to the multifactorial aetiology, often requiring varied investigati…

Hormonal contraceptives are widely used among female athletes, with documented prevalence rates varying from 29% to 65% across different sports disciplines. Growing evidence suggests that hormonal contraceptives may influence the diversity …

Acute pancreatitis is a common inflammatory disorder of the pancreas. While commonly caused by gallstones, alcohol use, and idiopathic causes, drug-induced acute pancreatitis (DIAP) is an often overlooked etiology that demands careful medic…

Neonatal hyperammonemia is a medical emergency where diagnostic delay can lead to catastrophic neurological outcomes. This case report of a full-term male infant with ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency highlights the critical chall…

Autoimmune pancreatitis is a fibroinflammatory subtype of chronic pancreatitis resulting from aberrant immune responses. Currently, there are two forms of autoimmune pancreatitis: type 1 (T1-AIP) or lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis…

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it. Although it typically affects organs within the pelvis, it can sometimes spread to other areas in the abdomen. Involvement of the ileum is uncommon, a…

Post-procedural hematomas are uncommon but clinically significant complications that can lead to morbidity and mortality. Conventional management often requires surgical re-exploration or embolization, which may be technically unfeasible or…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a significant gynecological and public health concern, frequently exacerbated by inappropriate antibiotic use and rising antimicrobial resistance. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the…

Aim Thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, despite euthyroid status. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of enoxaparin in improving maternal and fetal outcom…

Introduction Scientific evidence has shown that regular physical activity (PA) is beneficial to health. However, no consensus has been reached on the association between PA and the success rates of assisted reproduction treatments. The purp…

Objective This study aims to compare the outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) in patients with and without prior abdominal surgery, focusing on key factors such as blood loss, operative ti…

Introduction Robotic surgery is increasingly used in minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. In Portugal, its integration into the National Health Service is still recent. This study presents the early clinical experience of a Portuguese…

Multiple surgical modalities are currently used for uterine isthmocele repair. Identifying defects intraoperatively remains challenging, and guidelines for optimal repair techniques are still evolving. Here, we present a case of safe and pr…

INTRODUCTION: Urological injuries are rare but significant complications of obstetric and gynecologic procedures, associated with morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and medicolegal implications. Bladder injuries are typically identified in…

Endometriosis is becoming a well-discussed topic in the medical field of women's health, but rare and uncommon pathologic cases such as abdominal wall endometriosis are often overlooked in a patient's differential diagnoses. This is likely …

Acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain in adolescent women commonly raises suspicion for appendicitis; however, the differential diagnosis must also include gynecologic causes. Rare congenital anomalies can complicate the clinical pictur…

Adenomyosis often coexists with endometriosis, which primarily involves the ovary and can lead to endometriosis‑associated ovarian cancers, most commonly endometrioid and clear‑cell carcinomas. Ovarian squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) arising…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare vitamin D receptor (VDR) immunoexpression in endometrial polyps and paired adjacent normal endometrium. METHODS: Seventeen women (mean age, 48 ± 9 years) undergoing hysteroscopic polypectomy were incl…

Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition that commonly affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue, predominantly within the pelvic cavity. Ovarian endometriosis usually pres…

An increasing number of case reports have been published regarding the occurrence of extra-endometrial epithelial tumors of the uterine corpus. The majority of these cases are endometrial cancers arising in adenomyosis (EC-AIA). This report…

INTRODUCTION: Hysterectomy is a common gynecological procedure, with laparoscopic techniques increasingly favored for their minimally invasive nature. The use of drains during total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) remains controversial, wit…

INTRODUCTION: Placenta previa (PP) is the abnormal implantation of the placenta over the lower uterine segment, either partially or completely covering the internal os. It is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. This…