Cronkhite–Canada syndrome is a rare condition with multiple hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract; need to be differentiated, from other conditions with similar symptoms and polypoid lesions. 52 year old male patient presented with anorexia and weight loss, discovere...
The term mesenteric cyst refers to a heterogenous group of cystic lesions that are usually found in the abdomen or in the retroperitoneum. They are a rare entity with an incidence of 1 in 1,00,000 in adults and 1 in 20,000 in children. We wish to present a case of 45 year old gen...
Urinary tract endometriosis is debilitating disease affecting young woman of reproductive age. Deterioration or loss of renal function can occur if early diagnosis and treatment is not done. We present a case of endometriosis involving urinary tract in a 36 years old woman. She p...
In emergency, often a proximal stoma is created in view of compromised general condition of the patient (severe sepsis, malnutrition, hypoalbuminemia, vasopressor support, multiorgan dysfunction) while operating for intestinal obstruction, perforation, bleeding, or ischemia etc....
Introduction: This is a case report of an underweight patient in whom sub-total cholecystectomy was followed by persistent leakage of bile. Aims: To review the cholecystectomy and correlate with BMI and post-operative risks. Methods: USG (Ultrasonograph) abdomen revealed choledoc...
Surgical management of anterior mediastinal masses (AMM) compressing major airways and vascular structures is challenging. Careful planning for surgical resection and expecting potential complications can be life saving for the patient. Venoarterial cxtracorporeal membrane oxygen...
Foreign body aspiration is a common emergency in pediatric requiring immediate intervention. Foreign bodies aspiration is an emergency that requires immediate intervention. We are describing management of foreign body aspiration with severe edema and inflammation. Patients underw...
Aims: The aim of this manuscript is to present a rare case of metastasis in the small bowel from primary malignant melanoma of the palate. Case: We present the case of an 81-year-old male with a tumor of the small bowel, which proved to be metastatic melanoma of the palate. Discu...
Ahmed Elmi Abdirahim, Elwassi Anas, Abdillahi Doualeh Mahad, Ibrahim Daoud Ismael, Erguibi Driss, Hajri Amal, Rachid Boufettal, Saâd Rifki Jai & Chehab Farid·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2022
In men, the femoral hernia may clinically resemble an inguinal hernia. Especially when the hernia is turned upwards and covers the medial end of the inguinal canal. The confusion is then more pronounced. It is rare in men. The diagnosis is clinical and should be treated urgently...
Background: Colorectal schwannomas are rare tumors often detected incidentally and frequently misdiagnosed on preoperative evaluation. They can grow to a large size and create a significant mass effect. A rare case of large rectal Schwannomas mimicking tailgut cyst and managed by...