International journal of surgery case reports

INTRODUCTION: The presence of endometrial tissue in airways, pleura and lung parenchyma is called thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). It is a rare pathology, and typically consists of catamenial pneumothorax, haemothorax, haemoptysis, an…

INTRODUCTION: Extrauterine Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma (EESS) is an extremely rare mesenchymal tumour that simulates other pathologies, and therefore poses a diagnostic challenge. This report outlines a case of EESS arising from the greater…

INTRODUCTION: Müllerian duct anomalies are rare with less than 200 cases published in the literature. Recently, the implementation of the Yang-Monti principle for the creation of the neovagina has been used in 10 previous published cases. H…

INTRODUCTION: Although adenomyosis is a common disease, it is a relatively rare site for cancer origin. On the other hand, chocolate cysts have the potential to develop into cancer. We report a case of endometrioid adenocarcinoma occurred a…

INTRODUCTION: Spilled gallstones from a laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be a source of significant morbidity, most commonly causing abscesses and fistulae. Preventative measures for loss, careful removal during the initial surgery, and goo…

INTRODUCTION: Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a peculiar benign clinical disorder characterized by proliferation of peritoneal and subperitoneal nodules. LPD is a difficultly diagnosed benign disease that rarely degenerates…

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian vein thrombosis is a rare but potentially serious complication after surgical and gynecologic procedures such as oophorectomy and hysterectomy. The association of this event with laparoscopic hysterectomy in particular…

INTRODUCTION: Round ligament varicosities (RLV) are not well-known and they are usually caused by pregnancy. Although the groin swelling of RLV mimics an inguinal hernia, it is difficult to distinguish between them through clinical examinat…

INTRODUCTION: An umbilical mass can be the first symptom of an intra-abdominal neoplasia, and this condition is also defined as Sister Mary Joseph Syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION: An eighty-year-old patient presented with a complicated umbilic…

INTRODUCTION: The nutcracker syndrome occurs due to the compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The diagnosis of the syndrome is often difficult and under diagnosed. The main clinical manifes…

INTRODUCTION: Inguinal hernias containing the appendix are described as Amyand's hernias. The surgical approach to these types of hernias is dependent on the type present and associated intra-operative findings. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We pr…

INTRODUCTION: We report our experience involving a rare case of ileum endometriosis complicated with small bowel obstruction. PRESENTATION OF CASE: 33 years old female patient, admitted to emergency service with abdominal pain, abdominal d…

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian cystadenofibromas (CAF) are epithelial tumors, which are fairly rare, mainly benign and asymptomatic. The Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a rare congenital anomaly which combines osseous and visceral development disorde…

INTRODUCTION: Adult midgut volvulus is a rare surgical disease but remains an important cause of small bowel obstruction. It is most commonly secondary to postoperative adhesions. Primary cases may be due to congenital malformations. PRESE…

BACKGROUND: Primary umblikal endometriosis is a rare illness. In this report we aimed to discuss the management of this rare condition. CASE SUMMARY: A 28-year-old nulliparous woman was present at our clinic who was suffering from painful …

INTODUCTION: Endometriosis is a disease in which endometrial epithelium implanted outside the uterus. Although the endometrial tissue can implant anywhere, the most common places are the ovary and pelvic peritoneum. We present a rare case o…

INTRODUCTION: Retroperitoneal masses presenting as an inguinal hernia are rare conditions. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 53 year old male admitted with the symptoms of weight loss, abdominal discomfort and left sided recurrent inguinal hernia. P…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is usually a disease involving women of reproductive age. Colonic endometriosis is a rare sequelae. It usually presents vaguely with nonspecific abdominal pain, dyspareunia, fecal tenesmus, rectal bleeding or pai…

INTRODUCTION: Chylous mesenteric cysts are rare intra-abdominal lesions located in the mesentery of the gastrointestinal tract and may extend from the base of the mesentery into the retroperitoneum. The treatment is the complete removal of …

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of functional ectopic endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It rarely involves the small bowel and obstruction due to the same is highly uncommon. Preoperative diagnosis is dif…

INTRODUCTION: Umbilical endometriosis occurring in the presence of an underlying hernia is extremely rare and presents a diagnostic challenge for the general surgeon. We present an interesting case and perform a comprehensive review of the …

INTRODUCTION: Angioleiomyomas are benign smooth muscle tumors that arise from blood vessel walls and commonly involve the deep dermal and subcutaneous tissue. Urethral angioleiomyomas are only rarely seen with only less than 5 cases reporte…

• Hydrometrocolpos is a rare congenital malformation of the female in neonate. • CA 19-9 and CA 125 are widely used as tumor markers, however several benign conditions are also known to increase levels. • Here we report a newborn with hydro…

INTRODUCTION: Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a spontaneous recurrent pneumothorax occurring in women in reproductive age. The etiology of CP has been associated with thoracic endometriosis and is its most common presentation. PRESENTATION…

INTRODUCTION: Cystic adenomyosis is a rare variant of adenomyosis characterized by well- circumscribed cavitated endometrial gland and stroma located within the myometrium. The cysts usually measure≥1cm in diameter, contain a "chocolate-col…