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Chronic gynecological pain conditions, including dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, vulvodynia, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), present significant challenges in women's health. These conditions result in significant physical discomfort …

This review explores the correlation between endometrial microbes and infertility, focusing on the impact of endometrial microbiota on fertility outcomes. The healthy status of uterine microorganisms, predominantly Lactobacillus, plays a cr…

Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSE) is an innovative, minimally invasive technique that combines laparoscopic or robotic resection with specimen retrieval through natural orifices, eliminating the need for abdominal extraction incisi…

Chronic constipation can lead to severe complications, including the formation of fecalomas, which may result in intestinal obstruction. Inguinal hernias, among the most prevalent abdominal wall hernias, can become incarcerated, leading to …

We report a case of a patient with a bicornuate unicollis uterus who developed International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Stage IVA adenocarcinoma of the cervix invading the bladder neck, proximal urethra, upper vagina, an…

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a frequent reason for gynaecological consultation and can occasionally reflect rare coagulation disorders. The case study presented herein concerns a 42-year-old para 3 woman (gravida 3, para 3), who exhib…

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and relapsing skin condition that often begins in childhood but can persist or worsen into adulthood, significantly impacting quality of life. We present the case of a 41-year-old woman with long-standing…

A tubal stump ectopic pregnancy is a rare but serious complication following salpingectomy. This case report not only highlights the rarity of this event but also the potential diagnostic challenges involved. A 29-year-old woman with a hist…

Tuberculosis (TB) and lung carcinoma can coexist, creating diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties leading to poor patient outcomes, especially in a TB-endemic country like India. Here, we report an interesting case of a female patient in h…

Acute abdominal pain is a common clinical problem in emergency and non-emergency cases. Acute abdomen in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a challenging diagnostic and therapeutic problem that carries high mortality and morbidity rates.…

Reports of Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) arising from other than the ovary and uterus are exceedingly rare. This report details two cases of MLA in patients with a history of endometriosis. One of these two cases is believed to be t…

Endometriosis is characterized by the ectopic presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. When this tissue appears in regions beyond the reproductive organs, it is referred to as extragenital endometriosis. One rare form of this cond…

Endometriosis is a common disease that affects women worldwide. While it is most commonly located in the pelvis, lesions may occur in other areas of the body. Concurrent umbilical and appendiceal endometriosis is rare. We present a case of …

Hematometra is an uncommon and delayed complication following the surgical management of miscarriage. When it occurs in the early postoperative period, it is sometimes referred to as "Redo syndrome". We present the case of a 39-year-old wom…

Peritoneal inclusion cysts (PICs) are rare, benign cystic tumors predominantly found in premenopausal females. They often present diagnostic challenges due to their asymptomatic nature and non-specific imaging features, requiring biopsy and…

Introduction Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a potentially life-threatening inflammatory disorder of the pancreas with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Early identification of disease severity is critical for guiding management and im…

A unicornuate uterus with a non-communicating rudimentary horn is a variant of the unicornuate uterus that is associated with gynecologic and obstetric complications. Dysmenorrhea, infertility, recurrent abortion, and acute or chronic pelvi…

Extra-ovarian recurrence of mucinous cystadenomas (MCs) is a rare phenomenon. This case report presents the first documented instance of a benign MC recurring within the uterine myometrium of a 48-year-old woman. Two years following an ooph…

Ovarian cystadenomas are common benign tumors that are typically detected early; however, some patients develop large, symptomatic masses. We report the case of a 72-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with a two-week history of abd…

A 33-year-old patient had a history of a uterine leiomyoma that was first diagnosed incidentally on a dating scan in a previous pregnancy. This was further confirmed on different ultrasound scans after birth, and her main symptom was abnorm…

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide, necessitating efficient diagnostic pathways. While colonoscopy remains the gold standard, computed tomography colonography (CTC) offers a non-invasive alternative, particu…

Mesh infection is a significant complication after hernia surgery and is associated with increased morbidity, reoperation rates, and impaired quality of life. Risk factors include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obesity, diabe…

Uterine myomas are common benign tumors in women of reproductive age and may undergo degenerative changes during or after pregnancy. In rare cases, rapid growth and necrosis can complicate the clinical course and pose significant risks for …

Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common causes of lower abdominal pain and requires prompt and accurate diagnosis to prevent complications. However, its clinical presentation and radiologic findings can vary widely, and the condit…

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive lethal disorder worldwide caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, which represents conditions with variable expressivity and penetrance. CF i…