An Unexpected GIST Causing Life-Threatening Bleeding after an Elective Hernia Repair.

 Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the alimentary tract. They are usually manifested by GI bleeding.  A 53-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital for elective inguinal hernia repair.

An unusual and life-threatening presentation of a large GIST.

Introduction: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST's) are rare tumours of the alimentary tract. They are often discovered incidentally during imaging or intra-operatively. In rare instances, they present acutely with life threatening gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding requiring emergency surgical intervention.

Rare case of rectal perforation by an intrauterine device: Case report and review of the literature.

Introduction And Importance: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are safe, highly effective and reversible forms of contraception. Reliance on IUD has been increasing and as such, it is the responsibility of the healthcare provider to be aware of the complications associated with it. IUD rectal migration is one of the rare but serious complications that may lead to detrimental sequelae.

Congenital absence of the cystic duct: Case report of a rare anomaly and review of the literature.

Introduction And Importance: Congenital absence of the cystic duct is one of the rare types of anomalies associated with the extrahepatic biliary tract (EHBT). It is often an incidental finding intraoperatively leading to significant implications during the perioperative period.

Case Presentation: A 25-year-old lady was admitted for an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy indicated for recurrent symptoms of right upper quadrant pain with evidence of cholelithiasis on ultrasound.