Case reports in women's health

Polypoid endometriosis is a remarkably rare variant of endometriosis that may clinically and morphologically mimic benign or malignant neoplasms. Vaginal involvement is particularly uncommon and can pose diagnostic challenges due to its aty…

A tubo-ovarian abscess is a potential life-threatening condition. In postmenopausal women, it is rarely seen and it has fewer typical symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. This report concerns a postmenopausal patient who was admitted …

Partial cystectomy is often performed to treat bladder endometriosis. However, there are no reports of bladder rupture more than 10 years after cystectomy. A 55-year-old woman with a history of laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy a…

This case report examines caesarean scar pregnancy, a rare but significant complication associated with increasing global caesarean rates. It explores diagnostic challenges, therapeutic interventions, and the importance of a multidisciplina…

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare peritoneal tumour. Treatment involves complete surgical resection, although recurrence rates are high. Notably, there are 7 documented cases of BMPM coexisting with endometriosis o…

An intramural ectopic pregnancy is one of the rarest types of ectopic pregnancy, and due to the scarcity of reported cases there are no clear guidelines regarding diagnosis and management of the condition. We report a case of a non-viable i…

The uterine myometrium is the rarest location for an ectopic pregnancy. Such an intramural or intramyometrial ectopic pregnancy presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. If undiagnosed, it can lead to life-threatening uterine rupture…

The case report describes the management of endometriotic cysts in a woman taking adjuvant tamoxifen. A diagnosis of endometriosis was made at the age of 38, and the condition was initially managed with a low-dose estrogen-progestogen combi…

Ovarian hemorrhage during antithrombotic therapy is sometimes difficult to manage. A 38-year-old woman, diagnosed with Marfan syndrome and implanted with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and taking aspirin and warfarin potassium, had…

OBJECTIVE: This report summarizes the characteristics of a series of 8 recent (2020-2022) patients with abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) who underwent laparoscopic surgery. The feasibility and advantages of laparoscopy in the treatment of…

The patient, a 20-year-old nulligravida, presented with a progressive swelling on the right side of her vulva over the past three years. She also reported dull, aching pain, particularly during long walks. Upon examination, the patient appe…

Endometriosis presents a diagnostic conundrum due to its diverse clinical manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic to acute obstructive uropathy. This is a case of a 30-year-old woman with a history of endometriosis and rapidly progressing…

Saline infusion sonohysterography/hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography is commonly used in the work-up of infertility. Overall, pelvic infection following these investigations is rare, but risk may be increased in patients with deep infiltra…

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is a rare congenital condition characterized by renal agenesis, uterine didelphys, and obstructed hemivagina. This report presents the case of a 19-year-old woman who reported lower abdominal pain and…

Cotyledonoid dissecting leiomyoma (CDL) is a rare uterine tumor with unique clinical and histological features. We present a case of a 46-year-old woman with a 3-month history of left-flank pain radiating to the back. The patient had a hist…

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis is a rare disease characterized by abnormal smooth muscle cell growth. It primarily occurs in the lungs but can also rarely occur in other organs, in which case it is classified as extrapulmonary lymphangioleiomyoma…

Xanthogranulomatous oophoritis (XO) is a rare pseudotumor representing a destructive chronic inflammatory process often mistaken for malignancy or tubo-ovarian abscess. Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is most commonly seen in the kidneys a…

Endometrial cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer in high-income countries. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the most common symptom of endometrial cancer; however, patients can often present in an atypical fashion. This…

Adenomyosis is a uterine form of endometriosis that poses unique challenges in the management of infertility. Severe pelvic pain and menorrhagia associated with these conditions are commonly managed with intramuscular injections of a gonado…

BACKGROUND: Accurate diagnosis of a müllerian anomaly is essential for appropriate management and prevention of complications. However, diagnosis is often missed or delayed. CASE: This is a case of a nulliparous woman with a müllerian anom…

Small bowel obstruction is a rare complication of endometriosis, a condition defined by the presence of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity. The rectosigmoid junction is the most common site for intestinal endometriosis. Howeve…

Vaginal mesh exposures and infections are recognized complications of open and laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy performed for vault prolapse. In severe cases, complete sacrocolpopexy mesh removal may be necessary. This case report presents a 72-…

Mesonephric-like adenocarcinomas are newly classified rare neoplasms of the upper genital tract. They share identical features with mesonephric adenocarcinomas, with the exception of location. There is ongoing discussion on whether mesoneph…

ObjectiveTo report a case of ovarian torsion during ovarian stimulation prior to trigger followed by laparoscopic detorsion, trigger, and subsequent successful oocyte retrieval, as well as to review outcomes from the cycle.Case presentation…

The current standard treatment for placenta accreta is a hysterectomy, which carries a significant risk of hemorrhage. Although prophylactic uterine artery embolization (UAE) is established as an effective means of minimizing perioperative …