SAGE open medical case reports

Menstrual irregularities and abnormal uterine bleeding have been increasingly reported following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, likely due to viral-induced endocrine disruption and immune dysregulation. A woman i…

Uterine leiomyoma, also referred to as fibroid or myoma, is a prevalent benign tumor that can present with a range of clinical manifestations. The symptoms, which vary based on the tumor's location, size, and number, include pain, constipat…

Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of premenopausal women, with urinary tract involvement in 1% of cases. Ureteric endometriosis is a rare, typically asymptomatic, cause of obstructive renal failure. We present the case of a 30-year-ol…

Vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain are frequently observed after supracervical hysterectomy with preservation of the ovary. In this article, we describe original and successful office hysteroscopic partial epithelial ablation of the cervical …

Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGESS) accounts for only 0.2% of gynecological malignancies. Primary low-grade extrauterine endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGEESS) is rare, and its morphology varies according to the tumor's location, po…

Abdominal wall endometriosis refers to the presence of endometrial tissue within surgical scars, most commonly occurring following gynecological procedures such as cesarean sections. This case report presents a rare case of abdominal wall e…

Stercoral perforation typically arises as a sequela of chronic constipation and can lead to bowel perforation due to fecal impaction. While uncommon, maintaining a high clinical suspicion in the appropriate setting is crucial. We present a …

Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome, also known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, represents a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of an obstructed hemivagina with uterus didelphys and concomit…

Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the implantation of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Common symptoms include cyclical pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility. Although endometriosis can spread to vari…

This case series explores the diagnostic and management complexities of non-malignant ovarian masses, illustrated through three distinct cases: struma ovarii, mature teratoma, and ovarian mass with peritoneal splenosis. The first case detai…

Gossypiboma, a term used to describe a retained foreign body mass of cotton (sponge, abdominal mop or gauze) within the body after a surgical procedure, is an uncommon but serious surgical complication. It can manifest with various clinical…

Uncommon in nature, retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma represents a neuroblastic benign tumor, predominantly manifesting in young adults, with a notable predilection for females. Often asymptomatic, the condition is frequently diagnosed inciden…

This case report details an unusual and unexpected finding in a 37-year-old woman with a history of two cesarean sections, who had an intrauterine device implanted. The patient presented with symptoms of abnormal uterine bleeding and dysmen…

Scar endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in the abdominal wall following a cesarean delivery. We present a case report of a 38-year-old female with scar endometriosis and provide…

Infertility is one of the reproductive health issues that affects 10%-15% of couples. There are different factors causing infertility: male factors, female factors, and combinations of them. Knowing the causes of infertility is very importa…

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a type of abnormal uterine bleeding. Abnormal uterine bleeding includes the poorly characterized "not otherwise classified" category. Here, we report three abnormal uterine bleeding-not otherwise classified cases…

Bladder leiomyoma is a rare benign mesothelial tumor that is more commonly reported in women. Most patients present with frequent urination or obstructive urinary symptoms. Here, we portray a 50-year-old woman who presented to the clinic wi…

With increasing rate of cesarean section in Bhutan, the complications are expected to rise. Uterine scar dehiscence is one of the immediate complications of cesarean section, which has high morbidity and mortality. Herein, we report a case …

The intrauterine device (IUD) is one type of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) method available. The objective of this article was to report the case of a symptomatic partial expulsion of IUD. A 41-year-old woman presented herself…

Uterus didelphys is a rare uterine anomaly. It is associated with fetal breech presentation, preterm delivery, and cesarean section. Longitudinal vaginal septum may be associated with uterus didelphys, which may cause dyspareunia and labor …

Fibroids are benign neoplasms that are primarily found in the uterus. Fibroids can rarely be found in the vagina-most commonly arising from the anterior wall. Generally, the vagina is an unusual location for tumors. In this article, we pres…

Although parasitic leiomyoma could be spontaneous or iatrogenic in origin, port-site implantation of parasitic leiomyoma is an iatrogenic benign sequela of laparoscopic surgery. A 30-year-old, primigravida Japanese woman was referred after …

Uterine leiomyomas are benign tumors that develop from smooth muscle tissue and are present in up to 77% of women in menacme. They are often asymptomatic but can cause pelvic pain, compression, abnormal uterine bleeding, and degeneration. W…

The Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome is the congenital absence or underdevelopment of the uterus and vagina even though the external genitalia, ovaries and ovarian function are normal. This condition is uncommon in Cameroon. A 23-yea…

Necrobiosis lipoidica is a chronic granulomatous disease historically associated with diabetes. Necrobiosis lipoidica commonly presents with erythematous papules or plaques on the anterior lower extremities, which can be ulcerated in up to …