Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NSM) is an infrequent, benign, and self-limiting inflammatory condition of the salivary glands. Owing to its close clinical and histological resemblance to malignant salivary gland tumors, it often creates significant diagnostic and therapeutic challe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2725
A cutaneous horn is conical projection of the skin and its soft tissue which is a result of a pathologic accumulation of material which is keratinized. There are numerous factors that are associated with cutaneous horns such as being male, increased age and lesion geometry. For p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2726
Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum is a rare clinical entity and can be broadly classified into 3 main types based on anatomical protrusion. Zenker diverticulum (ZD) represents the most common pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, followed by Killian-Jamieson diverticulum (KJD) and lastl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2723
Mekhaeel, Shehata Fakhry Mekhaeel, Salem, Mohamed Ahmed Eissa Sameh, Elshliby, Abdelrahman Gomaa Zaky & Ba Nafea, Mohammed Amin Mohammed·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2025
The lifetime risk for inguinal hernia is 27% in males and 3% in females. Inguinal hernia is common among the elderly, having an incidence of approximately 13 per 1,000 individuals. Moreover, its global occurrence increased by 36% over the past three decades. Umbilical hernias are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2721
Aim: The aim of this case report is to present and critically analyze a rare instance of primary mesenteric leiomyosarcoma, an exceptionally uncommon malignant tumour arising from smooth-muscle of the mesentery. This case highlights the unusual presentation of the tumour as a mig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2722
Hamdy S Abdallah, Ahmed H El-Halby, Mosad K Rozeak, Mina S Rizk, Mohamad M Sherief, Mohamad H Sedky & Zyad H Sedky·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2025
Introduction: Intestinal stricture is a common complication of Crohn's disease, occurring in up to 50% of patients. It typically presents with manifestations of intestinal obstruction. A rare complication of such strictures is the formation of primary enteroliths (stones formed w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2718
Introduction: Natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) has become an important extension of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, enabling removal of the surgical specimen through a natural orifice rather than an abdominal incision. By avoiding a dedicated extraction site, thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2719
Background: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a recognized treatment for choledocholithiasis. Dedicated choledochoscopes and retrieval accessories facilitate the procedure but may be unavailable in resource-limited centers. Case Presentation: We report a 51-yea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2720
Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide and a rising public health issue in India, particularly in semi-urban and rural populations. Limited screening and diagnostic infrastructure in such regions often result in delayed presentation and poor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2717
Introduction and Importance: Wandering spleen (WS) is a rare anatomical anomaly characterized by splenic hypermobility due to ligamentous deficiency. It exhibits a marked predilection for women of reproductive age, often exacerbated by the mechanical and hormonal stress of pregna...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2716
Moynihan’s or caterpillar hump is a rare anatomical variation of the right hepatic artery (RHA), characterized by a prominent tortuous arterial loop coursing close to the gallbladder, often associated with a short cystic artery. This configuration increases the risk of inadverten...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2715
Introduction: Intra-abdominal cystic collections often masquerade as neoplastic or mesenteric masses in patients. Their infected variants are rare and may closely mimic GIST[ gastrointestinal stromal tumor], mesenteric cysts, or lymphoma on imaging. This highlights such a diagnos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2714
Paragangliomas are rare extra‑adrenal neuroendocrine tumors that can be functional, creating significant anesthetic and surgical challenges due to hypervascularity and proximity to major vessels. We report an elderly woman (>65 years) with a functional left para‑aortic paragan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2713
Pancreatic divisum, the most common congenital anomaly of the pancreas, is associated with recurrent pancreatitis, which may lead to chronic pancreatitis and can present as chronic calcific pancreatitis. Intestinal malrotation, a rare embryological disorder caused by incomplete m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2712
Rib osteoblastoma is a rare benign osteogenic tumor that has the potential to transform into a malignant form. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 20-year-old female patient who presented with a hard, tender swelling on the left side of her chest wall. Her primary com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2711