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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…

Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare cause of acute pelvic pain that is often misdiagnosed due to its non-specific clinical findings. Early diagnosis and operative intervention are vital for the preservation of fertility. We rep…

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most commonly used forms of long-term reversible contraception and are also used for treating gynaecological conditions such as dysmenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia, and abnormal uterine bleeding.…

Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disorder marked by the abnormal accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue, predominantly in the lower body and almost exclusively affecting women. In recent years, the off-label use of gestrinone - a syn…

Pelvic tumors, especially those in difficult locations such as tumors in the rectouterine pouch in contact with the sigmoid colon, pose therapeutic approach difficulties due to the increased risk of complications, such as intestinal perfora…

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are common benign tumors in women of reproductive age and are often associated with infertility, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pelvic discomfort. Laparoscopic myomectomy (LSM) has emerged as a fertility-preserv…

Endometriosis is a chronic progressive disease spectrum characterized by the presence of tissue resembling functioning endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. These ectopic implants have a propensity to bleed, initiating a…

Lemierre syndrome is a rare condition that arises from septic thrombophlebitis most commonly in the internal jugular vein. Common precipitating factors include recent oropharyngeal, tonsillar, or dental infection or chronic bacteremia. Whil…

A 72-year-old male with a history of alcohol use disorder complicated by cirrhosis and chronic thrombocytopenia, hypertension, chronic back pain, a congenital solitary kidney, and active tobacco use presented with a one-year history of inte…

Adolescent-onset endometriosis is increasingly recognized as a distinct clinical challenge. It often requires years to achieve a diagnosis, leading to prolonged physical and psychological distress and significantly impairing quality of life…

Appendiceal mucocele (AM) is characterized by the dilation of the appendix due to the accumulation of mucinous material within its lumen, often discovered incidentally on imaging. Symptoms of AM are typically nonspecific or absent, but pati…

A 25-year-old unmarried woman with sex experience was referred to our hospital for the treatment of mild pneumothorax. On pneumothorax recurrence, thoracoscopy showed no cystic lesions on the visceral pleura but small defects and slightly e…

Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms are rare but life-threatening complications of chronic pancreatitis (CP). Their management often requires a tailored approach to address the vascular abnormality while minimizing patient morbidity. We report t…

Methaemoglobinaemia is rarely considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with shortness of breath and cyanosis. It can occur due to either congenital or acquired causes. The effect of medication is an important considerat…

Introduction Ectopic pregnancy (EP), most commonly located in the fallopian tube, presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and nausea, which often result in delayed diagnosis, increasing the risk of rupture and life-…

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have significantly improved clinical outcomes in patients undergoing minimally invasive gynecological procedures. However, the absence of protocol uniformity among institutions, uneven implem…

BackgroundGynecological morbidities, particularly menstrual disorders, are a leading cause of healthcare consultations among young, unmarried women globally. However, comprehensive data on their prevalence and treatment-seeking behaviors in…

Adnexal torsion is a gynecological emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent irreversible ovarian damage. This case report presents a 19-year-old female with a history of spina bifida, neurogenic bladder managed by en…

Introduction Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial glands surrounded by endometrial stroma. When this occurs within the ovaries, it is referred to as an endometrioma. It commonly affects women of …

This article introduces Myopraktikk (NO), a Norwegian-developed manual treatment method, where we clinically observe by palpation and visual inspection immediate local and remote responses that form the basis for a new hypothesis uniting in…

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) remains a major cause of tubal factor infertility. Although in vitro fertilization (IVF) has largely replaced reconstructive surgery, selected patients with mild tubal damage may still achieve natural conce…

Ovarian stimulation is used in assisted reproductive technology to help infertile couples achieve pregnancy. Luteal-phase stimulation with progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) is a practical approach, as it involves oral medication w…

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a multisystem infection, but the most common manifestation is pulmonary. TB is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases. Abdominal TB is a form of extrapulmonary T…

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neurological disorder commonly associated with hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and renal dysfunction. However, normotensive presentations without an identifiable etiology remai…

Nuck's canal is the incomplete obliteration of the processus vaginalis, and it is a rare condition that should consider inguinodynia and an increased volume in the inguinal region as a differential diagnosis. Endometriosis is a systemic dis…