Background: Groin hernia includes both inguinal and femoral variety but the incidence of inguinal hernia in females is relatively low. Hidden or occult obstructed inguinal hernia in females is a rarity that can turn into a catastrophic event owing to misdiagnosis. Hence, detail...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1601
Introduction: Spigelian hernias are rare abdominal wall hernias that occur through a defect in the Spigelian fascia, in the lower abdomen. Most commonly, these hernias contain omentum or small bowel, although rare cases involve pelvic organs like ovaries and fallopian tubes. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1600
When abdominal conditions such as leiomyomas (uterine fibroids), incisional hernias, and pendulous abdomen that require surgical interventions occur simultaneously in an individual, they can be managed concurrently or in stages. Combining these procedures offers theoretical advan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1599
Introduction: Teratomas are uncommon tumors derived from all three embryonic germ layers. Primary retroperitoneal teratomas (PRT) constitute 1-11% of retroperitoneal tumors and are most often seen in neonates and young adults. This case report presents a rare instance of a massiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1598
Aim: This case report aims to describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and surgical management of a perianal pilonidal sinus complicated by multidrug-resistant bacterial infection, emphasizing the importance of microbiological profiling and individualized treatmen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1597
Syngnathia refers to maxillomandibular fusion and may present with other defects, the airway and feeding being the primary considerations. Congenital syngnathia is an extremely rare condition only described predominantly in Asia and with some cases in Africa. To date, only 21 cas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1596
Aim: Gestational gigantomastia (GG) is an extremely rare condition, with an estimated global incidence rate of approximately 1 in 100,000. This case report aims to examine possible aetiologies of GG and discuss treatment strategies, with a focus on managing its symptoms and achie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1594
Intra-articular synovial lipomas are a rare entity and have been reported in the knee, hip, spine, elbow, and wrist. Here we present the case of a 63-year-old female with a large intra-articular synovial lipoma of the knee joint causing restriction of range of motion. MRI showed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1593
Blunt trauma to the abdomen is considered one of the most leading causes of death among all age groups. Although the outcome of patients with blunt abdominal injury has improved in the last two decades, in patients with multiple organ injuries, the in-hospital mortality rate was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1591
Introduction: Splenic artery aneurysm is a rare condition but the true incidence is unknown as the majority of the cases are asymptomatic. The major complication of Splenic artery aneurysm is spontaneous rupture and carries a mortality rate of 25%. Young women, usually during the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i1592