Ovarian vein thrombosis (OVT) is a rare thromboembolic condition largely involving the right ovarian vein. Risk factors include pregnancy/ peripartum period, oestrogen therapy, recent surgery or ...

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We describe a case of an aggressive proximal humerus aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) mimicking telangiectatic osteosarcoma with complete remodelling and reconstitution of the bone. A boy in middle ...

A young man in his late adolescence presented with a gradually progressive diminution of vision in both eyes for 3 years. A general physical examination revealed features suggestive of Marfan syndrome ...

The nutcracker phenomenon results from a rare anatomic abnormality where the left renal vein (LRV) is compressed by the aorta and superior mesenteric artery. Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is defined by ...

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare immune-mediated disorder of the peripheral nerves. Although its cause is not fully understood, the syndrome often follows infection with a virus or bacteria, ...

A male patient in his 70s, who had previously worked as a bricklayer, presented with worsening shortness of breath on exertion and cough for 6 months. He had lost weight, and a respiratory examination ...

A 14-year-old young adult took an overdose of 1.2 g of fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that he had been prescribed for depression. He had a generalised tonic/clonic seizure ...

Systemic manifestations of gnathostomiasis can affect the skin, brain, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system, while ocular involvement is rare. 5 Intraocular gnathostomiasis, though uncommon, ...

Giant inguinoscrotal (GIS) hernias are rarely present in clinical settings and its treatment with a minimally invasive approach is often considered a challenge. In recent years, robotic surgical ...

A man in his 50s presented to the emergency department with a complaint of progressively increasing swelling in the lower abdomen. Investigations revealed a large pelvic mass for which a fine needle ...

Splenic torsion is a very rare condition, with splenomegaly and recent birth as known possible risk factors. We report the case of a woman with known splenomegaly, who presented with left-sided ...