Publications by authors named "Maham Leeza Adil"

Retroperitoneal cysts, a rare surgical phenomenon, present diagnostic challenges due to their typically asymptomatic nature. A 62-year-old male presented with a 4-month history of abdominal distension and increased burping. Upon clinical examination, a soft, distended, nontender abdomen with a palpable mass extending from the epigastric region to 3 cm below the umbilicus was revealed.

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Introduction: Septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and cellulitis are rare but life-threatening conditions in neonates. This case report emphasizes the significance of early diagnosis and intervention in such cases.

Presentation Of Case: We present a case of a male neonate, who developed septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and cellulitis following trauma from a fall.

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Introduction: Sheehan's syndrome (SS) is a rare cause of hypopituitarism resulting from postpartum haemorrhage and pituitary necrosis. It remains an underdiagnosed condition, especially in developing countries due to poor obstetric care and home deliveries. This case report highlights the significance of recognizing atypical presentations of SS, such as pancytopenia, to aid in early diagnosis and management.

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Patients diagnosed with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer require treatment upfront because of the aggressive nature of this type of cancer. Patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer are usually treated with neoadjuvant therapy. This neoadjuvant therapy comprises targeted therapy and chemotherapy.

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Introduction: Spigelian hernia is an uncommon hernia presenting as a protrusion of abdominal contents through the spigelian fascia, lateral to the rectus abdominis. In some rare cases, Spigelian hernia can occur alongside cryptorchidism, which forms a recognized syndrome found in male infants with Spigelian hernia. This is a relatively unreported syndrome with very limited literature available regarding it, none of which is reported in Pakistan in adults.

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