Abstract Epididymal leiomyoma is an exceptionally rare benign neoplasm originating from the smooth muscle of the epididymis. Due to its rarity and nonspecific clinical presentation, it poses significant diagnostic challenges….
Abstract Gallstone ileus occurs when gallbladder stones erode and become lodged in the small bowel, thereby causing obstruction. These stones usually impact the terminal ileum because of its narrow lumen;…
Abstract Neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) of the esophagus are exceptionally rare, comprising only 0.04% of all neuroendocrine tumors. These malignancies can remain asymptomatic or manifest through digestive symptoms such as dysphagia…
Abstract Muscular cysticercosis is a rare infection caused by Taenia solium , typically identified incidentally during imaging for unrelated symptoms. This report describes the case of a 60-year-old male who…
Abstract A 43-year-old female was admitted with a 1-month history of recurrent periumbilical abdominal pain and nausea. The patient had a 7-year history of Azathioprine use for the management of…
Abstract Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children, typically occurring in those under 3 years old and often idiopathic. Secondary intussusception is less common in pediatric patients…
Abstract Gallbladder lesion characterization remains a common diagnostic dilemma in abdominal imaging, particularly when differentiating between polyps and organized sludge. Findings on conventional gray-scale ultrasound may be equivocal, especially when…
Abstract Hippocampal encephalitis (HE), or more generally limbic encephalitis, can be secondary to various etiologies. Through this case, we report a very rare toxic cause: acute hippocampal encephalopathy secondary to…
Abstract Thoracic SMARCA4 -deficient undifferentiated tumor ( SMARCA4 -UT) is characterized by an undifferentiated rhabdoid morphology and SMARCA4 deficiency pathologically. In the 2021 revision of the WHO classification, it was…
Abstract Vertebral osteophytes are the result of intervertebral disc degeneration and can occasionally damage the aorta located in their proximity. This paper describes the case of a 69-year-old woman with…
