Background: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a recognized treatment for choledocholithiasis. Dedicated choledochoscopes and retrieval accessories facilitate the procedure but may be unavailable in resource-limited centers. Case Presentation: We report a 51-yea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2720
Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide and a rising public health issue in India, particularly in semi-urban and rural populations. Limited screening and diagnostic infrastructure in such regions often result in delayed presentation and poor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2717
Introduction and Importance: Wandering spleen (WS) is a rare anatomical anomaly characterized by splenic hypermobility due to ligamentous deficiency. It exhibits a marked predilection for women of reproductive age, often exacerbated by the mechanical and hormonal stress of pregna...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2716
Moynihan’s or caterpillar hump is a rare anatomical variation of the right hepatic artery (RHA), characterized by a prominent tortuous arterial loop coursing close to the gallbladder, often associated with a short cystic artery. This configuration increases the risk of inadverten...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2715
Introduction: Intra-abdominal cystic collections often masquerade as neoplastic or mesenteric masses in patients. Their infected variants are rare and may closely mimic GIST[ gastrointestinal stromal tumor], mesenteric cysts, or lymphoma on imaging. This highlights such a diagnos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2714
Paragangliomas are rare extra‑adrenal neuroendocrine tumors that can be functional, creating significant anesthetic and surgical challenges due to hypervascularity and proximity to major vessels. We report an elderly woman (>65 years) with a functional left para‑aortic paragan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2713
Pancreatic divisum, the most common congenital anomaly of the pancreas, is associated with recurrent pancreatitis, which may lead to chronic pancreatitis and can present as chronic calcific pancreatitis. Intestinal malrotation, a rare embryological disorder caused by incomplete m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2712
Rib osteoblastoma is a rare benign osteogenic tumor that has the potential to transform into a malignant form. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 20-year-old female patient who presented with a hard, tender swelling on the left side of her chest wall. Her primary com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2711
Introduction: Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, but their scapular location, particularly on the anterior surface, remains exceptional. They may reveal themselves through unusual clinical or radiological presentation. Observation: We report the case of a 13-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2710
Introduction: Amyand’s hernia and Richter’s hernia are rare entities. Hernia recurrence is a common complication post hernia repair. The coexistence of both hernias in recurrent inguinal hernia is a rare encounter, creating unique challenges in surgical management. Case Presentat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2709