Journal of surgical case reports

Appendiceal endosalpingiosis is an exceedingly rare histopathologic finding with uncertain clinical significance and unknown implications for management. Most often, endosalpingiosis occurs within ovary, fallopian tube, omentum, and uterus.…

Paraovarian cysts develop near the ovaries and fallopian tubes in the pelvic region. We describe our experience with a case of endometrioid carcinoma arising from a paraovarian cyst to help others better understand its presentation and mana…

Colo-cutaneous fistulas are a rare complication of diverticular disease. Percutaneous drainage offers a promising alternative to surgical intervention in the management of complicated diverticular disease with abscess formation. Recent case…

Uterine fibroids are common benign gynecological tumors. Submucosal fibroids, which protrude into the uterine cavity, may sometimes extend through the cervical canal as pedunculated masses, causing abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). However, …

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disease commonly affecting pelvic organs. Lymph node involvement is rare and even more so when leading to herniation. We report a rare case of a 41-year-old woman with no prior history of endom…

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Although commonly associated with pelvic pain and infertility, its incidental discovery during a cesarea…

Carcinoma arising from deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and extending into the rectovaginal septum is extremely rare. Its treatment requires extensive surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy. Herein, we present a case demonstratin…

We present a case report of an atypical 9 kg intestinal like borderline mucinous ovarian cancer in a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman presenting with ascites, increased abdominal circumference, weight loss, and asthenia. A computed tomograp…

Diaphragmatic hernias arise when a defect in the diaphragmatic musculotendinous framework allows the abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity, which can be further complicated by visceral incarceration, strangulati…

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a reproductive tract malformation occurring in ~1 in 5000 female births. It is characterized by congenital agenesis or marked hypoplasia of the Mullerian ducts derivative structures. About 3…

Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) is a rare and newly recognized subtype of ovarian and endometrial carcinomas, introduced in the 2020 World Health Organization Classification. This tumor likely originates from Müllerian-derived tissues…

A case of a Nuck canal cyst (NCC) associated with vestigial endometriosis is presented. An ultrasound scan revealed a multicystic sac in the right groin of a 42-year-old woman who had experienced inguinal discomfort for over 5 years. A Marc…

Polypoidal rectal endometriosis is a rare and diagnostically challenging manifestation of deep infiltrating endometriosis that may mimic colorectal malignancy, especially in women lacking classical cyclical symptoms. We report such a case o…

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe form of endometriosis, with endometriotic implants that can invade several anatomical structures. The urinary tract is the second most common site for deep endometriosis with ureteral endome…

Internal hernias are rare occurrences in which abdominal organs protrude through a mesenteric defect. Among these, herniation through the broad ligament is an especially uncommon type, comprising only 4% of all internal hernias. This condit…

Canal of Nuck hydrocele represents a rare anatomical entity in female patients and is predominantly documented in pediatric populations. This condition arises from incomplete obliteration of the processus vaginalis during embryogenesis. A 2…

Abnormalities of the canal of Nuck are rare congenital defects in females, typically repaired in childhood. Canal of Nuck cysts or hydroceles often present as fluctuating inguinal masses, commonly misdiagnosed as hernias. Ultrasonography is…

Appendiceal intussusception is an exceedingly rare condition where a segment of the appendix invaginates into itself or the cecum. We present a case of a 22-year-old female without significant medical history who presented to the emergency …

Mesenteric cysts are rare and often enigmatic tumors that can arise from any part of the mesentery, spanning from the duodenum to the rectum. Due to their nonspecific symptoms, which can mimic a wide range of abdominal conditions, diagnosin…

Acute lower abdominal pain poses a diagnostic challenge, with several potentially life-threatening causes. Although peptic ulcer perforation typically presents with upper abdominal pain, it can rarely mimic acute appendicitis-a phenomenon k…

Abdominal wall endometrioma (AWE) results from endometrial-like tissue implants in the abdominal wall after uterine surgery. While the diagnosis can be challenging, an abdominal mass at the site of a previous incision accompanied by cyclica…

Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma (BMPM) is an exceedingly rare benign abdominal neoplasm with fewer than 200 cases reported worldwide. Owing to its rarity, vague clinical picture, and elusive causes, diagnosis is often delayed or …

We present a case of spontaneous abdominal hemoperitoneum secondary to ruptured splenosis in a 35-year-old patient with a history of splenectomy secondary to trauma 23 years prior. Computed tomography imaging demonstrated a large amorphous …

Adhesive small bowel obstruction is thought to be a disorder limited to the jejunum and ileum. As a result, the list of aetiologies for duodenal obstruction does not include adhesions. We report the case of a patient who presented with gast…

A case is described in which appendicitis presented in a 73-year-old woman the day after a colonoscopy. Possible mechanisms for appendicitis aggravated by colonoscopy include barotrauma, irritation by residual glutaraldehyde type solution u…