Squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix metastasising to the thyroid gland: a case report.

Background: Carcinoma of the uterine cervix (cervical cancer) metastasising to the thyroid gland is a rare phenomenon and only a few cases have been reported. We discuss a patient with cervical cancer presenting with thyroid and cervical lymph node metastasis, exploring the diagnostic difficulty, evaluation and treatment options.

Case Presentation: A previously well 56-year-old female presented with multiple neck lumps for 4 months duration.

Spontaneous Evisceration of Incisional Hernia with Strangulation of Small Bowel: A Life Threatening Complication.

Spontaneous evisceration of abdominal viscera is a rare complication of incisional hernia which could pose a serious threat to life if intervention is delayed. We report a case of a 62-year-old female with a history of curative resection for stage 1 endometrial adenocarcinoma 3 years ago, presenting with spontaneous evisceration of incisional hernia with strangulation of small bowel. Immediate resuscitation followed by emergency surgery was mandatory.