Uterine leiomyomas are common benign tumors, but their clinical presentation can be misleading. We report two unusual cases of pedunculated uterine masses presenting with heavy vaginal bleeding. In the first …
The appendix is involved in a diverse spectrum of inflammatory, infectious, benign, and malignant conditions that extend far beyond acute appendicitis. Although acute appendicitis remains the most common appendiceal emergency, …
Endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Although it typically presents within the pelvis, extragenital manifestations are well documented with gastrointestinal (GI) …
Menstruation has long been framed primarily as a hygiene issue, with mainstream products and public messaging emphasizing concealment and disposal of menstrual blood (MB). This has contributed to a culture …
Appendix intussusception (AI), with ~200 reported cases, is a rare condition in which the appendix invaginates into the cecum [1]. Etiologies include benign and malignant pathologies including both intraluminal and …
The rate of implantation of endometrial tissue onto the appendix varies greatly within the literature with appendiceal intussusception being a rare clinical presentation in this small subset of patients. Here …
This study explored the lived experiences of body image among individuals with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of endometriosis and/or adenomyosis. Using an online qualitative survey (n = 287) and …
Postoperative intestinal obstruction is most commonly associated with adhesions but may also arise from unusual causes such as surgical staples adhering to adjacent structures. Although the use of endoscopic staplers …
Appendiceal endosalpingiosis is an exceedingly rare histopathologic finding with uncertain clinical significance and unknown implications for management. Most often, endosalpingiosis occurs within ovary, fallopian tube, omentum, and uterus. Previous literature …
Systemic isotretinoin remains the most effective therapy for severe acne and is increasingly prescribed off-label for milder disease and other sebaceous disorders such as rosacea, seborrhea, folliculitis decalvans, and hidradenitis …