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Psoriasis is a multifactorial disease triggered by various factors, including medications. Letrozole is an effective adjuvant hormonal therapy used in the treatment of breast cancer and has been linked to different skin eruptions. However, …

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinico-radiological condition characterized by reversible vasogenic edema. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a disorder characterized by segmental narrowing of …

Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) carries a clinically important risk of recurrence, but the available evidence is dispersed across heterogeneous disease-specific and treatment cohorts. This systematic review aimed to identify clinic…

This case series presents three patients with distinct Müllerian anomalies, highlighting variability in diagnosis, clinical management, and obstetric outcomes. Case 1 involved uterine didelphys with pregnancy in the right hemi-uterus, resul…

The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) comprise a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of heritable connective tissue disorders marked by skin hyperextensibility, joint hypermobility, and tissue fragility. Vascular EDS (vEDS) is an aut…

Background Endometriosis often requires surgery, especially in deep-infiltrating cases unresponsive to medical therapy. This study presents our institutional experience with robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for endometriosis in Indian patient…

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS) is a congenital disorder characterized by dysplasia of the uterus and upper vagina due to Müllerian duct dysplasia. Fibroids arise from the rudimentary uterus. The implementation of surgical i…

Umbilical endometriosis, or Villar's nodule, is a rare form of cutaneous endometriosis in which ectopic endometrial tissue involves the umbilical skin. It may occur without any history of abdominal or gynaecological surgery, making diagnosi…

Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are useful tools for the preoperative diagnosis of peritoneal pregnancy; however, accurate diagnosis before surgery remains challenging. We report a rare case of primary peritoneal pregnancy in whic…

This case report describes a rare presentation of primary periumbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, highlighting the diagnostic difficulties and the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion. A 37‑year‑old woman present…

BACKGROUND: Digital approaches to preconception care (PCC) may help increase reproductive health awareness among women of reproductive age. This pilot study evaluated the usability, acceptability, and perceived impact of a digital PCC tool …

Background Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a widely used method for endometrial preparation in Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycles. Although multiple estradiol formulations and routes of administration exist, limited data directly comp…

Pseudoaneurysm is a rare but potentially life-threatening cause of delayed postoperative hemorrhage. Although pseudoaneurysms are well described after obstetric and gynecologic procedures, involvement of the internal pudendal artery after h…

Pulmonary pneumocytoma is a rare benign tumor most often detected incidentally as a solitary pulmonary nodule. Although its radiological appearance is nonspecific, its histological complexity can mimic several malignant neoplasms, leading t…

Uterine cystic lesions are commonly encountered in clinical practice, but serosal cysts, such as uterine serous cystadenomas, are exceedingly rare. This case report highlights the rare occurrence of a large uterine serous cystadenoma, initi…

Post-operative adhesion is a common complication of abdominopelvic surgical procedures, including a hysterectomy. However, little is known about post-surgical tissue growths, atypical of fibrous adhesions. This case study evaluates a hyster…

Gynaecological care has advanced substantially through innovations in diagnostic imaging, molecular profiling, minimally invasive surgery, fertility preservation, targeted therapies, digital health, and patient-centred care. Despite these d…

Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis, a form of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), is an uncommon cause of chronic back pain in adolescents. We describe a 15-year-old female with a three-year history of chronic lumbosacral and hip pain, prolonged …

Rectosigmoid endometriosis is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction and may closely mimic colorectal malignancy, particularly when imaging findings are nonspecific. We report the case of a 39-year-old woman who presented with acute bowel o…

Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disorder characterized by yellow dystrophic nails, lymphedema, and recurrent pleural effusions (PEs). Given its rarity, and limited understanding, few options exist for the management and follow-up of pa…

Hematocolpos is a rare but clinically significant cause of abdominal pain in peripubertal females and may be misdiagnosed as more common conditions such as constipation. We report a case of a girl aged 10 years and 10 months with multiple e…

Peritoneal inclusion cysts (PICs) are benign cystic lesions that most commonly occur in women with a history of prior abdominal surgery, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. They arise from the accumulation of peritoneal fluid wit…

Background Pyometra uteri (PU) is an uncommon gynecologic condition characterized by purulent accumulation within the uterine cavity. Although it is typically managed conservatively with drainage and antibiotics, severe cases - particularly…

Robotic surgery has become the preferred approach in many surgical procedures due to advantages involving reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery time, and enhanced dexterity. Here, we describe the case of a 62-year-old w…

Introduction Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is an exceedingly prevalent complaint in gynecology and can be classified based on the underlying cause, such as a structural abnormality, an endocrine disorder, a metabolic disorder or abnormali…