Journal of medical case reports

BackgroundPrimary adenosquamous carcinoma of the prostate is an extremely rare and aggressive variant, accounting for less than 1% of all prostate cancers. Due to its rarity, the prognosis is poor, with no established treatment. Prostate-sp…

IntroductionMetabolic acidosis is a frequent finding in clinical practice, particularly among critically ill patients. While common causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, lactic acidosis, …

BackgroundThe management of pelvic organ prolapse remains a clinical challenge, particularly with concerns regarding the safety of synthetic mesh-based procedures. In response, we present a novel approach for apical prolapse repair utilizin…

BACKGROUND: Krukenberg tumors are a rare condition representing only 1% of ovarian tumors. Lynch syndrome only results in ovarian tumors in 1% of cases. Both diagnoses can be challenging, leading to delayed treatment. In this case report, w…

BackgroundUterine transection is a very rare result of pelvic trauma, with less than a dozen case reports in the literature. The reporting radiologist's unfamiliarity with this injury led to a missed diagnosis on ultrasound, as well as on m…

BackgroundAbnormal uterine bleeding, formerly known as menometrorrhagia, is estimated to occur in up to one-third of women, commonly at menarche or perimenopause. Among many other causes, abnormal uterine bleeding is known to be caused by l…

INTRODUCTION: Menstruation is a developmental milestone and usually marks healthy and normal pubertal changes in females. Menarche refers to the onset of first menstruation in a female. The causes of primary amenorrhea include outflow tract…

BackgroundPiriformis muscle mass is rare, which is particular for intrapiriformis lipoma. Thus far, only 11 cases of piriformis muscle mass have been reported in the English literature. Herein, we encountered one patient with intrapiriformi…

BackgroundSex cord-stromal tumors with annular tubules are a rare tumor accounting for less than 1% of all ovarian malignancies. However, they are characterized by very late recurrence, which can be as late as 30 years after diagnosis and t…

AimThe aim of this case report is describe an unprecedented case with histological and immunohistochemical diagnosis of splenic heterotopy in the colon using material obtained by endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy.BackgroundSplenic heterot…

BACKGROUND: Inguinal endometriosis is one of the most common forms of endometriosis. The present study introduces 8 cases of inguinal endometriosis and discusses probable theories of inguinal endometriosis by reviewing the literature. CASE…

BackgroundIntramural pregnancy is a very rare type of ectopic pregnancy, which is surrounded by uterine myometrium layer and separates from endometrium. To our knowledge, this abnormal location site of ectopic pregnancy remains likely under…

INTRODUCTION: Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome , a rare Müllerian ducts congenital disease, is characterized by a diphtheritic uterus, blind hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Diagnosis is at young age by ultrasound and magnetic r…

BackgroundIntussusception is a rare condition in adults, accounting for 5% of intestinal intussusception and being responsible for approximately 1% of all adult bowel obstructions. Neoplastic origin is the most common etiology of intestinal…

BackgroundCervical cancer is a rare malignancy in the 1st months of pregnancy. Implantation of this cancer in an episiotomy scar is a condition that is rarely reported.Case presentationWe reviewed the literature on this condition and report…

BACKGROUND: Uterine adenomyosis is rarely a precursor of malignant tumors, but the most frequent histological subtype is endometrioid carcinoma. We observed a rare case of mucinous carcinoma originating from uterine adenomyosis. CASE PRESE…

BackgroundSclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare condition with a typical macroscopic appearance, with fibrocollagenous membrane enclosing loops of the small intestine, causing intestinal obstruction. Unexplained recurrent abdominal…

BACKGROUND: Umbilical discharge in an adult is rare and generates broad diagnostic considerations. Umbilical anatomy is variable owing to congenital abnormalities and acquired pathology such as umbilical hernias. The umbilicus can be a site…

BACKGROUND: Cerebral vein thrombosis is increasing in young adults. Although oral contraceptive pills increase the risk of cerebral vein thrombosis, relatively high brain venous involvement is rare when oral contraceptive pills are consumed…

BACKGROUND: Umbilical endometriosis is a rare entity accounting for 0.5-4% of cases with endometriosis. CASE PRESENTATION: Here we report a rare case of umbilical endometriosis with concurrent ovarian endometriomas in a 37-year old primipa…

BackgroundSplenosis is the heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissue after severe splenic trauma and/or splenectomy. The epidemiology is elusive, but splenosis is frequently misdiagnosed as malignant tumors of gastrointestinal, gyne…

BackgroundDesmoid tumors are rare lesions. Although they demonstrate tumor characteristics, such as infiltrative growth and tendency towards local recurrence, they lack the ability to metastasize. To date, the cause of desmoid tumors is unk…

BACKGROUND: Endometriomas are a type of ovarian cyst composed of degenerated blood products from hemorrhage of ectopic endometrial tissue. Endometriomas can rupture, causing hemoperitoneum, and present with signs and symptoms similar to oth…

BackgroundDeep vein thrombosis with arteriovenous fistulas is rare, with few therapeutic options available for chronic-phase deep vein thrombosis. Moreover, the effectiveness of endovascular treatment for chronic-phase deep vein thrombosis …

BackgroundRestorative reproductive medicine represents a comprehensive approach to subfertility (infertility and miscarriage) with investigations, diagnoses, and treatments combined with fertility charting to restore optimal reproductive fu…