International journal of surgery case reports

INTRODUCTION: Bleeding, an unavoidable yet mostly controllable event in surgery can present with intimidating challenges. The risks are calculably more and foreseeably torrential when confounded with a known bleeding diathesis like Hemophil…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare but serious condition, accounting for only 0.5-3% of all ectopic pregnancies. Because it is so uncommon and its symptoms often mimic other conditions, diagnosing OEP can…

BACKGROUND: Brenner tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms that often coexist with other epithelial tumors, most commonly mucinous cystic neoplasms. The association of Brenner tumors with endometriosis is unusual and not well-documented in the l…

INTRODUCTION: Adult intussusception is an uncommon clinical condition, accounting for only 5% of all intussusception cases and typically involving an identifiable pathological lead point, most often a neoplasm. Colocolic intussusception cau…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix is rare and difficult to distinguish from endometrial adenocarcinoma. It has been referred to as a diagnostic challenge, particularly due to rare endometrioid su…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Appendicular endometriosis (AE) mimicking appendicitis is very rare. It has been reported only 44 times in the literature from 1975 to 2021. It is one of the causes of acute and chronic recurrent pelvic pain, as…

BACKGROUND: A low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LG-ESS) is a rare uterine malignancy that can resemble benign conditions like leiomyoma or adenomyosis. Diagnosis is challenging, particularly when sex cord-like differentiation is presen…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: An accessory ovary refers to the presence of more than two ovaries, with a third ovary located near a eutopic ovary and directly connected to the normal ovary. Due to its rarity, limited evidence exists regardin…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Unilateral agenesis of the ovary and fallopian tube is a rare reproductive anomaly that may occur with or without associated uterine malformations. Both variations have been reported in the literature. As patien…

Introduction: Spontaneous rupture of an endometrioma may result in life-threatening condition. Detection and prompt treatment are necessary. Presentation of Case: A 27-year-old woman presented to labor and delivery unit with acute abdominal…

INTRODUCTION: Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare and often under-recognized cause of acute lower abdominal pain, particularly in adolescents. Clinical features are nonspecific and frequently mimic more common conditions, such …

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Interstitial pregnancy is a rare and potentially fatal type of ectopic pregnancy, comprising 2-4% of all ectopic cases. Deep myometrial implantation often leads to delayed diagnosis and a high risk of rupture. E…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease defined as the presence of functional endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterus. Depending on the area identified, endometriosis can be pelvic and extra…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian cysts are common during pregnancy, and dermoid cysts are common benign ovarian tumors, affecting approximately 0.3% of pregnancies, most often detected in the second trimester. Hormonal changes and pressure from the grow…

INTRODUCTION: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the pathological formation of bone within soft tissues, most commonly following trauma or surgery. Pelvic HO that causes direct mechanical compression of the urinary bladder is exceptionally ra…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Gossypiboma, the unintentional retention of surgical materials, is a rare but significant postoperative complication. While most of the literature focuses on retained sponges, absorbable hemostatic agents such a…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder affecting over 10% of women, but extrapelvic involvement - particularly within the inguinal canal and round ligament - is rare and often mimics common groi…

INTRODUCTION: Young women affected by Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome frequently experience persistent pelvic discomfort that substantially impairs their daily functioning. This report documents the favorable outcome of robot…

INTRODUCTION: Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly when ischemic compromise is present. Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICG-FA) has emerged as a …

INTRODUCTION: Labia minora hypertrophy describes the enlargement of labia minora extending from base to edge of 4 cm. What once was considered an aesthetic problem could now raise a concern as symptoms including pain, infection, and sexual …

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Unicornuate uterus is a rare Müllerian duct anomaly resulting from the incomplete development of one Müllerian duct and accounts for approximately 10% of all congenital uterine malformations. It is frequently as…

BACKGROUND: Uterine didelphys is a very rare Mullerian duct anomaly resulting from complete failure of ductal fusion, leading to duplication of uterine horns, cervix, and sometimes the proximal vagina. Although many of them are asymptomatic…

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax (RCP) is an infrequent medical condition predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the repeated occurrence of pneumothorax, resulting in either p…