Management of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Single Institution Experience.

Introduction: There are multiple management modalities for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, but the treatment of choice is still under debate. This study aims to evaluate the diagnosis and outcomes of different management modalities in patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and to identify the risk factors associated with recurrence.

Method: This is a single-group cohort study that included those patients who had idiopathic granulomatous mastitis.

Penile calciphylaxis with penoscrotal necrosis: A case report with literature review.

Penile calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy is an uncommon condition of the penile vessels due to its extensive vascular network. The aim of this report is to report a very rare case of penile calciphylaxis with penoscrotal necrosis. A 54-year-old male patient presented with progressive penoscrotal necrosis within a duration of one month.

The clinical safety of generic and brand clopidogrel in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy: a randomized controlled trial.

Unlabelled: Although some recent studies have found that original and generic clopidogrel brands are acceptable and have the same pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, there is insufficient evidence to compare the clinical effectiveness and safety of brand and generic clopidogrel. The current study aims to evaluate the clinical safety of brand and generic clopidogrel by comparing clinical outcomes in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA).

Method: This was a single centre, parallel-arm, phase III, open-label, and randomized group sequential trial.

Para‑testicular arteriovenous malformation: A case report and mini‑review of the literature.

Arteriovenous malformations from para-testicular structures are very rare, with only a limited number of cases reported in the literature. The present study reports a rare case of para-testicular arteriovenous malformation. A 6-year-old boy presented with painless swelling in the scrotum for 6 months.

Non-operative management of pilonidal sinus disease; classification and outcome.

The characteristics of the pilonidal sinus that are associated with recurrence have scarcely been investigated in the literature. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of patients with sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease who were managed by a non-operative technique using Salih's preparation. This study also tries to classify the patients according to the features that determine the outcome of the intervention.

Simultaneous Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome and Leydig Cell Tumor in a Patient with Azoospermia: A Rare Case Report.

Testicular cancers comprise 1-1.5% of entire cancers in men, and sex cord-stromal tumors include 5% of testicular cancers. This study aims to report a simultaneous Sertoli cell-only syndrome and Leydig cell tumor in the same patient.

The role of inflammatory serum markers and ureteral wall thickness on spontaneous passage of ureteral stone < 10 mm: A prospective cohort study.

Introduction: Ureteral stone is a worldwide disease and accounts for 20% of all urolithiasis. There is a widespread discussion on the preferred initial treatment method, whether medical or surgical, and each has its pros and cons. In this study, we aimed to assess the role of both ureteral wall thickness around the stone and inflammatory markers in guiding the decision-making process.

Pattern of facial nerve palsy during parotidectomy: a single-center experience.

Objective: This study was performed to report and analyze the prevalence of permanent facial nerve paralysis following parotidectomy for various benign and malignant lesions in a single center.

Methods: This single-center retrospective study included all patients who underwent parotidectomy (total and superficial) for benign and malignant tumors and chronic inflammatory diseases during a 6-year period. Patients who had previously undergone an operation of the parotid gland and those with preoperative facial weakness were excluded.

Subcutaneous bronchogenic cyst of the chest wall: A case report with brief literature review.

Introduction: Bronchogenic cysts are congenital lesions found in the mediastinum, particularly the posterior-superior area. The current study aims to report a rare case of a subcutaneous bronchogenic cyst in the chest wall.

Case Report: A 41-year-old patient presented with a swelling of the chest wall.

Recurrent seasonal severe hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis; a case report.

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a serious inflammatory condition of the pancreas. Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is considered an uncommon cause of AP. The current study aims to present a unique case of recurrent seasonal severe HTG-induced AP (HTG-AP); treated with insulin and heparin.

Synchronous occurrence of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma, medullary thyroid carcinoma and Hashimoto thyroiditis in a single thyroid: A case report with literature review.

Introduction: The synchronous development of a medullary and papillary carcinoma as two different tumors has only been reported very rarely. The aim of the current report is to describe an extremely rare occurrence of medullary carcinoma, papillary microcarcinoma, and Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Case Report: A 53-year-old man presented with a right-sided neck mass.

Ectopic papilla of Vater in the pylorus presenting with cholangitis: A case report with literature review.

Introduction: The papilla of Vater is situated in the second part of the duodenum. The current study aims to report a rare occurrence of an ectopic papilla of Vater in the pyloric region presenting with cholangitis.

Case Report: A 59-year-old male patient presented with right upper quadrant pain, anorexia, nausea, and jaundice.

Bilateral brachial plexus block as alternative to general anaesthesia in high-risk patient; a case report and literature review.

Introduction: Bilateral brachial plexus blocks can be an alternative to general anaesthesia in the surgery of arm, forearm, wrist, or hand. This study aims to report a case in which a risky patient underwent amputation surgery under regional anaesthesia.

Case Presentation: A 64-year-old male was admitted to the hospital for an amputation operation.

Mixed germ cell tumor of sacrococcygeal region; A case report with literature review.

Introduction: Mixed germ cell tumors are uncommon tumors that contain two or more types of malignant, primitive, or germ cell components. This study aims to report a rare case of extragonadal mixed germ cell tumor of the sacrococcygeal area.

Case Report: A 4-year-old female presented with lower back swelling for two weeks.

Pilonidal sinus of breast, a case report with literature review.

Introduction: Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is an acquired inflammatory infection that mostly occurs in the sacrococcygeal region. This study aims to present a case of breast pilonidal sinus with a brief literature review.

Case Presentation: A 31-year-old female presented with two painful right breast lumps for about one-month duration.

One for two, ipsilateral reduction and contralateral reconstruction mammoplasty: A case report.

Introduction: The aim of this paper is to introduce a novel procedure for concomitant contralateral reduction and ipsilateral reconstruction mammoplasty by dividing the contralateral breast and creating a pectoralis myocutaneous flap for reconstruction.

Presentation Of Case: A 34-year-old female, with a history of left side mastectomy presented for reconstruction. Under general anesthesia, the scar of the previous operation was resected in an elliptical shaped incision, the right breast was divided in middle, leaving the flap (pectoralis myocutaneous flap) with pectoralis branch of thoracoacromial artery.

Bilateral inframammary pilonidal sinus: A case report with literature review.

Introduction: Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a chronic inflammatory perianal disorder that rarely occurs outside sacrococcygeal region. The aim of this study is to report an extremely rare case of bilateral inframammary PNS with brief literature review.

Case Report: A 25-year-old female presented with a discharging sinuses in both inframammary region for two years.

Enterobius vermicularis causing acute appendicitis, a case report with literature review.

Introduction: Enterobius vermicularis is one of the commonest parasitic infestations worldwide but its association with acute appendicitis remains controversial. It is very rarely encountered during appendectomy. The aim of this paper is to report a case of acute appendicitis caused by Enterobius vermicularis.