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The umbilicus, an essential embryonic organ, connects the foetus to the placenta. Postnatally, its remnants can lead to both benign and malignant lesions. Tumour metastasis to the umbilicus, though rare, poses significant diagnostic and the…

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) refers to irregularities in the frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of menstrual cycles, impacting about one-third of women at some point in their lives, during menarche and perimenopausal…

The utilization of herbal formulations for the management of reproductive tract disorders has been a longstanding practice in traditional medicine. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of a herbal extract, Shalmali (Bombax ceiba), in…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Serum biomarkers, such as cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), ha…

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) that occurs in a structurally normal uterus with regular menstrual cycles and without other identifiable etiology is often caused by a primary endometrial disorder (AUB-E). Altered vascular morpho…

The recent public release of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has brought fresh excitement by making access to GenAI for medical education easier than ever before. It is now incumbent upon both students and faculty to determine th…

Objective This study aimed to comprehensively examine the correlation between success trends in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and the advancing age of patients undergoing fertility interventions. Methods Female participants were catego…

Introduction Uterine masses are commonly submitted for frozen section, to guide the surgeon, regarding the type and extent of the procedure during surgery. Despite the technical difficulties in processing, sectioning, and staining of frozen…

Robotic surgery has emerged as a transformative technology in obstetrics and gynecology, offering enhanced precision and minimally invasive techniques for various procedures. This paper explores the evolution of robotic surgery in obstetric…

Introduction Infertility affects an estimated 186 million individuals globally and is associated with numerous mental health issues. Trace elements are essential for reproductive health, yet the role of nickel in female fertility is not wel…

We report herein a case of a 43-year-old female with a ruptured tubo-ovarian abscess complicated by sepsis and extraperitoneal spillage into the anterior abdominal wall. The patient initially presented with acute abdominal pain and septic s…

Infertility, a complicated reproductive health issue that affects both men and women, can have a variety of causes, from anatomical abnormalities to hormone imbalances. This research addresses a couple who have been struggling with infertil…

We report the case of a 38-year-old Middle Eastern man with intractable right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain and several emergency department visits during the last seven years, with extensive and repeated radiologic and endoscopic wor…

Objective This study aimed to investigate follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) polymorphisms (Thr307Ala and Asn680Ser), estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) polymorphisms (PvuII and XbaI), and ESR2 polymorphisms (RsaI and AluI) in Turkish wom…

Isthmocele is a myometrial defect in the uterine isthmus, often resulting from previous caesarean sections. With rising cesarean rates globally, including a significant increase in India, the prevalence of isthmocele has become a noteworthy…

Colorectal carcinoma, a prevalent and deadly malignancy, necessitates precise histopathological assessment for effective diagnosis and prognosis. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force in this realm, offering innovat…

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the painful and disabling conditions affecting the young as well as the geriatric population. There is a limited body of research to find out the impact of CLBP and functional disability on …

Acute urinary retention is uncommon in pediatric age and is usually associated with infection or obstruction of the urinary tract. We present the case of a 12-year-old girl admitted to the emergency room with acute urinary retention and low…

Pleural endometriosis is a rare condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, involving the pleura. This atypical condition can be asymptomatic or cause respiratory symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, a…

Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM), also known as peritoneal inclusion cyst, is a benign mesothelial lined cystic lesion, nearly always described in the pelvis of adult females. The hepatic location of BCM is rarely reported in the literature…

Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the simultaneous presence of an intrauterine and an extrauterine pregnancy and is considered a rare condition. As a part of this entity, heterotopic triplet pregnancy, defined as the presence of three emb…

Endometriosis located within the canal of Nuck represents a highly uncommon occurrence, often posing a diagnostic challenge due to its atypical site and varied clinical presentations. The case of a 31-year-old female who presented with groi…

Pheochromocytomas (PCCs) and paragangliomas (PGLs) represent tumors arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal sympathetic paraganglia, respectively. PCCs commonly produce one or more catecholamines (epinephrine,…

Introduction Hysterectomy is the most common procedure performed in females worldwide in response to a variety of indications. Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies are the most common routes preferred but laparoscopic hysterectomy is one of…

Hysterectomy, one of the most common surgical procedures performed in women worldwide, assumes a very important role in the definitive management of diverse gynecologic conditions. This case report presents a compelling instance of an iatro…