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 …
Uterine mesothelial cysts (UMCs) are rare, benign lesions that arise from the mesothelial lining of the uterus and are only sporadically documented in the literature. Because of their extremely low …
We presented a rare case of aortic mural thrombosis with bilateral renal infarction in a woman taking dienogest for adenomyosis. The objective is to highlight the possible risk of thrombosis …
To report a rare case of severe endometriosis complicated by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) without hormone exposure, and review similar cases in the literature.
Large bowel obstruction (LBO) is most commonly caused by neoplasms, but rare etiologies like endometriosis should be considered, as bowel involvement can mimic other gastrointestinal disorders and lead to obstruction. …
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Although commonly associated with pelvic pain and infertility, its incidental discovery during a …
While very commonly encountered in the uterus, in particular in the wall of the uterine corpus, leiomyomas are far less frequently found in extragenital sites in females. Atypical leiomyomas (synonyms: …
Umbilical endometriosis is a rare form of cutaneous endometriosis characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in the umbilical skin. This condition may arise spontaneously or secondary to surgical …
Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax (RCP) is an infrequent medical condition predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the repeated occurrence of pneumothorax, resulting in either partial or complete …