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, …
Primary umbilical endometriosis (Villar's nodule) is a rare entity, representing 0.5%-1% of all endometriosis cases. We report a 37-year-old multiparous woman presenting with a 7-day history of umbilical pain, swelling, …
Heterotopic pregnancy is a rare but potentially life-threatening gynecologic emergency and is particularly uncommon in natural conceptions. Heterotopic pregnancies are prone to misdiagnosis due to the atypical clinical manifestations, especially …
Introduction: Spontaneous rupture of an endometrioma may result in life-threatening condition. Detection and prompt treatment are necessary. Presentation of Case: A 27-year-old woman presented to labor and delivery unit with …
Uterine rupture is a rare obstetric complication, particularly in women without a prior cesarean delivery. This report describes an intrapartum posterior uterine wall rupture extending into the vagina in a …
Spontaneous uterine rupture in an unscarred uterus is a rare but life-threatening obstetric emergency, and endometriosis has increasingly been recognized as a potential risk factor. We report a 33-year-old primigravid …
Acute abdomen is a common indication to surgery in paediatric emergency departments. Appendicitis is the most frequent diagnosis, followed by bowel obstruction and female genital conditions. Some rare aetiologies may …
Diaphragmatic hernias arise when a defect in the diaphragmatic musculotendinous framework allows the abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity, which can be further complicated by visceral incarceration, …
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), particularly when associated with uterine leiomyomas, is a frequent cause of iron deficiency anemia among women of reproductive age. While commonly manageable, in rare instances, AUB …
Sexological interviews in gynecological consultations remain a practice that is not routinely undertaken despite the importance of sexual health. The objectives of this study were to investigate patients' expectations from …