Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)1 is an endocrine disease that affects 0.1–0.7% of the general population. Surgery to completely remove the pathologic tissue is the only curative and is the gold standard treatment of the disease. Ectopic and supernumerary parathyroid glands are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1785
Godvine Sarepally, Irukulla Venkata Krishna, M. R. Haranadha Reddy, Sravya Jaggannagari, Sravanthi Madugula, Kavya Rachana Chatharasi & Lokeshwar Sara·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2026
Aim: Submandibular sialolithiasis is characterized by salivary duct obstruction leading to recurrent pain and swelling. Modern management emphasizes gland preservation through minimally invasive methods such as intraoral removal and sialendoscopy, guided by precise imaging. Indiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1782
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is an aggressive and rare subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which is specifically confined to the central nervous system (CNS). As a mature B-cell neoplasm, PCNSL's unique features often result in nonspecific clinical presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1783
Background: An open segmental shaft fracture is one of the most complex types of orthopedic injuries, usually caused by high-energy trauma and associated with soft tissue damage, compromised vascularity, and a high risk of infection and non-union. Achieving stable fixation remain...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1784
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant epithelial tumor most commonly arising from the major and minor salivary glands and less frequently occurring in organs such as the trachea and breast. A 35 year old woman with no history of liver disease was found to have a large mass in t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1781
Introduction: Sternal tuberculosis (TB) is an exceedingly rare entity, especially in post-operative patients following cardiac surgery. Its clinical presentation often mimics chronic pyogenic infections, leading to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate management. Aim: To report a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1780
Background: Hourglass gallbladder is a rare anatomical variant characterized by a constriction dividing the gallbladder into two compartments. It may be congenital or acquired and is frequently associated with chronic inflammation. Compartmentalized pathology within such a varian...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1779
Anatomical variations of the gallbladder may increase the risk of biliary injury during cholecystectomy if unrecognized. We report a rare intraoperative finding of a bilobed gallbladder presenting as a double Hartmann’s pouch in a patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1778
Aims: Iatrogenic tracheal rupture is a rare but potentially life-threatening event. This report describes a complex case of extensive post-intubation tracheal injury (PITI) during elective surgery, focusing on diagnostic distractors like pneumoperitoneum and the critical need for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1776
Introduction: Abdominal cocoon syndrome (ACS), or encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS), is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction characterized by fibrous encapsulation of the intestines. Its nonspecific clinical and radiological presentation makes it easily overlooked and d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1777
Background: Oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) demands a reconstructive approach that prioritises functional recovery over geometric defect restoration. Traditional algorithms based on percentage of tongue resected or defect size may inadequately account for the single m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1774
This case report discusses about a 42-year-old lady, who presented to our outpatient clinic with a right inguinal solitary swelling for a duration of 45 days. She had a prior history of a dysplastic naevus over the suprapubic region for which she underwent a wide local excision 1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1775
Steering wheel impact during a motor vehicle accident can cause blunt abdominal trauma, which may lead to small bowel perforation. This injury typically occurs due to rapid compression, shearing forces, or increased intraluminal pressure, creating a “blow-out” effect or crushing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1771
Brunner's gland hyperplasia is a rare benign proliferative lesion of the duodenal submucosa that occasionally presents as a periampullary mass with biliary obstruction, closely mimicking carcinoma. We report a 70-year-old woman who presented with recurrent upper abdominal pain wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1772
Anatomical variations of the cystic artery are frequently encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and, if not properly identified, may increase the risk of intraoperative complications. Among these, the occurrence of a double cystic artery is an uncommon yet clinically si...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1773