Publications by authors named "Fatimah Rajabally"

This report discusses the case of an 80-year-old female presenting with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms and who was ultimately diagnosed as having metastatic melanoma of the jejunum. Notably, on admission, the patient had failed to report a past medical history of melanoma on her back a few years prior, and this significantly impacted the diagnostic process. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing metastatic melanoma.

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Hirschsprung's disease is a rare disease characterized by the complete absence of ganglionic cells in the colon, thereby causing loss of peristalsis movement of the bowel. Most cases are diagnosed before the age of one. Here, we present a case of a newborn baby boy who was not feeding well and then developed a distended abdomen and began bilious vomiting.

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Adenomyosis is a benign gynecological condition caused by the presence of the endometrial glands within the uterine walls. This phenomenon occurs due to the breakdown of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) through the muscle wall of the uterus (myometrium). Usual symptoms are pelvic pain and irregular vaginal bleeding.

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