Introduction: Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare condition caused by the compression of the celiac trunk by the median arcuate ligament, leading to a typical symptom triad: postprandial abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting.
Case Presentation: A 41-year-old female patient presented to our center with mild postprandial abdominal pain over the epigastric region, and bloating sensation. Ultrasonography of the abdomen showed multiple stones in the gall bladder lumen, and the computed tomography scan showed median arcuate ligament impingement along the proximal aspect of the celiac trunk causing moderate narrowing with post-stenotic dilation.
Introduction: Chilaiditi's sign is a rare radiological sign characterized by interposition of the colon between diaphragm and liver. It is called Chilaiditi's syndrome if the patient presents with associated symptoms. Its diagnosis is incidental and can be confused with other acute conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare services from distance using information and communication technology. It helps in overcoming the geographical physical barrier, increasing access to the healthcare services. Telemedicine has been growing in Nepal, with several hospitals and medical organizations providing services since 2006.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Paraduodenal hernia is a rare cause of internal hernia. It is the herniation of small bowel through a peritoneal sac in the duodenum. It occurs due to incomplete rotation and fixation abnormalities of the primitive midgut during fetal development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Appendiceal intussusception is a rare condition. Clinical features are not specific for it. Patients may present with abdominal pain and vomiting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Myopericytoma is a rare mesenchymal soft tissue tumor that originates from perivascular myoid cells and mostly benign in nature. With a slight male predisposition, it occurs more commonly in the lower extremities with an insidious and painless presentation. Contrary to the usual, our patient was with a rare presentation in the inguinal region with a dull aching pain.
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