Cystosarcoma phyllodes, also known as phyllodes tumor, is a rare breast neoplasm that can occur in men, though it is more commonly seen in women. The majority of phyllodes tumors are benign, but some can be borderline or frankly malignant. These tumors are biphasic fibroepithelia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1278
A rare disorder called situs inversus partialis (SIP) is characterized by the transposition of organs in the abdomen or thoracic cavity from one side of the body to the other (the mirror image of normal). Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, rare genetic mutations, and X-link...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1270
Left-sided appendicitis is a rare condition caused by congenital abnormalities such as situs inversus totalis (SIT) or midgut malrotation (MM). In some cases, an unusually long appendix on the right side may extend into the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, leading to an atypic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1267
Laparoscopy has revolutionized the management of Meckel’s diverticulum (M.D.), offering new diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities. Conventional diagnostic methods, such as Meckel’s scan, radiographic contrast studies, ultrasonography, and CT scans, often have limitations in ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1257
Primary omental torsion is an uncommon condition characterized by the twisting of a segment of the omentum along its long axis to the extent that its vascular supply is compromised, resulting in omental gangrene. This condition arises when a mobile, thick segment of the omentum r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i1256
Gossypiboma is caused by accidental retention of surgical sponges or swab in the body after the surgery. The abdominal cavity is the most common site of retained surgical sponges, which is usually rarely reported because of the fear of medico legal problems. Factors contributing...
Intussusception occurs when a proximal segment of the gastrointestinal tract telescopes into the lumen of an adjacent distal segment. It is rare in adults, particularly when it involves the colon—referred to as colocolic intussusception. In adults, it is often associated with a p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrs/2025/v8i2307
Pheochromocytoma is a hormone secreting benign neuroendocrine tumor of adrenal medulla containing chromaffin cells. These cells are located in the medulla of an adrenal gland, they release certain hormones, mainly epinephrine(adrenaline) and norepinephrine(non-adrenaline). When a...
Pancreatic serous cystadenoma is an infrequent, non-cancerous tumor occurring in the pancreas, typically found in isolation within the body or tail of the organ and potentially linked to Van-Hippel-Lindau syndrome. The size of these cystadenomas can range from 1 cm to 20 cm, disp...
Perineal ectopic testis is an uncommon congenital anomaly observed in less than 1% of undescended testis cases. Typically, it arises from either an overdeveloped lengthening of a segment of the gubernaculum or an obstruction at the entrance to the scrotum. Diagnosis is usually st...
Polyorchidism is an exceedingly rare congenital urogenital anomaly characterized by the presence of more than two testicles. Triorchidism, a subtype of polyorchidism, is also an exceptionally uncommon congenital anomaly of the genitourinary tract, where three testicles are presen...