Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is vital for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) synthesis. Auto-antibodies against GAD deplete GAD levels and subsequently GABA, resulting in a hyper-excitatory state. A 41-year-old woman with anti-GAD …
Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition, and problems may persist or develop after the menopause. Endometriosis or its treatment in premenopausal women may lead to premature or early menopause. Thus, …
AbstractReproductive autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle in healthcare, yet insurance denials of care often undermine patient decision-making. This article examines a case in which a 35-year-old patient with stage …
Adenomyosis often coexists with endometriosis, which primarily involves the ovary and can lead to endometriosis‑associated ovarian cancers, most commonly endometrioid and clear‑cell carcinomas. Ovarian squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) arising in …
A 45-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. Her past medical history was significant for heavy menstrual bleeding and moderate dysmenorrhea, though a …
Benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) is a rare disorder occurring in women with a history of uterine leiomyomas and having detection of leiomyomas in extrauterine locations. This case report describes a …
Endometrial tissue in the greater omentum with a large amount of hemorrhagic ascites is relatively uncommon. Endometriosis is similar to ovarian malignancy in cases of hemorrhagic ascites. Hysterectomy and bilateral …
A postmenopausal woman, in her 60s, married with no history of pregnancy, presented to our facility with an abdominal mass of 2 months duration that progressively increased in size. Physical …
Background and Clinical Significance: Paratubal Leydig cell nodules are rare incidental findings that present diagnostic challenges. Case Presentation: A 45-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented …
Endometriosis is becoming a well-discussed topic in the medical field of women's health, but rare and uncommon pathologic cases such as abdominal wall endometriosis are often overlooked in a patient's …