Zoster sine herpete is a rare form of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) reactivation presenting solely with neurological symptoms without cutaneous lesions, often leading to diagnostic delays and inappropriate interventions.
Metaplastic Breast Carcinoma (MpBC) is a rare histologic variant encompassing less than 1% of invasive breast cancers [1]. It consists of a heterogenous group of tumors displaying metaplasia of the glandular epithelium into squamous and mesenchymal cells.
Foreign bodies within the breast are uncommon and may present diagnostic and management challenges, particularly when non-iatrogenic in origin. Retained airgun pellets are rarely reported and may mimic breast pathology years after the initial injury...
Esophageal injury is a diagnosis associated with a high morbidity and mortality. There has been a push recently for less invasive treatment with endoscopic adjuncts. Endoluminal vacuum assisted closure, E-V.A.C is a promising technique that we have been utilizing since 2022...
Pregnancy-related acute gallbladder perforation with small bowel obstruction is exceptionally rare surgical emergency, its nonspecific symptoms may be misattributed to physiological changes of pregnancy, leading to diagnostic delay..
Bleeding complications are reported in <3% of Midurethral Sling (MUS) surgeries [1]. Large vessel injuries and rectus sheath hematomas are potential sources for bleeding complications, and these complications could be catastrophic [2]. ...
Foreign Body Aspiration (FBA) is a common pediatric emergency, but its diagnosis can be delayed, particularly in older children without a clear aspiration history. Undiagnosed bronchial foreign bodies may lead to chronic respiratory symptoms and complications such as pneumonia or bronchial stenosis. ...
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is a rare, low-grade malignant epithelial tumor accounting for approximately 1–2% of all pancreatic neoplasms. It predominantly affects young females. Despite its malignant classification, SPN generally demonstrates indolent behavior and excellent prognosis after complete surgical resection. ...
Objective and tasks of the study: Surgical techniques are widely used in the treatment of patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The current trend in coronary surgery involves a transition toward minimally invasive approaches and arterial myocardial revascularization. Since the introduction of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) ...
Spontaneous haemoperitoneum is a rare life-threatening condition which is defined as a non-iatrogenic and non-traumatic aetiology of blood within the peritoneal cavity [1]. Despite modern imaging techniques pre-operative diagnosis is challenging with delays contributing to the high associated ...
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