Introduction: Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) is an acquired outpouching of mucosa and submucosa through the Killian triangle whose management, particularly for giant cases, remains a subject of discussion. Classic clinical signs, such as Boyce's sign, are crucial for diagnosis but ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1748
Duplication of the gallbladder is a rare congenital biliary anomaly with significant clinical and surgical implications. Most cases are detected incidentally during surgery or advanced imaging, and preoperative diagnosis remains challenging, particularly in resource-limited setti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1747
Daichi Ishikawa, Naoki Furukawa, Kazumasa Nanjo, Mami Kanamoto, Jun Higashijima Junko Honda, Mitsutoshi Fukuyama, Hiroyuki Hino & Shoji Sakiyama·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Introduction: Anastomotic leakage after colectomy is a potentially life-threatening complication. We report the first case treated by the nonoperative management using the transanal long tube for major leakage after colectomy. Presentation of Case: We report a 50-year-old woman w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1746
Background: Gastric perforation from foreign body ingestion is rare, as the stomach’s high acidity and robust muscular wall typically facilitate digestion or safe transit. However, chronic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy induces pharmacologic hypochlorhydria. This reduced aci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1745
Granular cell tumours usually involve skin and subcutaneous tissue. There are only few reports of such tumours arising from the peripheral nerves and we report one such rare case arising from ulnar nerve at wrist level. A 17-yr old girl presented to the out-patient department wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1744
Anwar Rahali, Khalil EL Abdi, Mohammed Rebbani, Yasser El brahmi, Mbarek Yaka, Mohammed Elfahssi, Abderrahman Elhjouji, Noureddine Njoumi & Abdelmounaim Ait Ali·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Background: Desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, are rare benign fibroblastic neoplasms characterized by locally aggressive behavior and a high risk of recurrence. Involvement of the abdominal wall is uncommon and may present significant reconstructive challenge...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1743
Background: Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition characterized by ectopic endometrial glands and stroma, most commonly affecting pelvic organs. Umbilical endometriosis is a rare extra-pelvic manifestation, and primary (spontaneous) umbilical endometriosis associated...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1742
Myositis ossificans (MO) is a benign heterotopic ossification process that most commonly affects large skeletal muscles and typically develops within 2–12 weeks following trauma. Non-traumatic forms and atypical localizations are uncommon and may represent a diagnostic challenge....
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1741
Venous vascular malformations are rare congenital anomalies of the venous system that may remain clinically silent until childhood. We report a 6‑year‑old girl who presented with acute onset swelling and fever in the left axilla. Clinical examination revealed a soft, compressible...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1740
Introduction: Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasms (AONs) are rare tumors of the adrenal cortex characterized by oncocytic histology. Due to their rarity, variable malignant potential, and nonspecific clinical presentation, preoperative diagnosis remains challenging. Case Presentat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1739