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This case report discusses a compelling case involving acrania, exencephaly, and spinal myeloschisis in a 22-year-old pregnant woman from rural Nepal. The delayed diagnosis due to limited healthcare access underscores the importance of early prenatal care and screening. The case sheds light on the complexity of congenital anomalies and their implications.

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Poland syndrome (PS) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the developmental anomaly of the chest wall, and classically presents with ipsilateral agenesis/hypoplasia of sternocostal head of pectoralis major which remains as the essential feature of the condition. It may or may not be associated with ipsilateral limb abnormalities. Diagnosis is mainly clinical.

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Injuries to blood vessels occur in 0.8% of the cases following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. They may result from direct penetration while insertion of trocar or by thermal injury (electrocautery).

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  • Gastroepiploic artery aneurysms (GEAAs) are a rare type of splanchnic artery aneurysms, with a prevalence of only 0.4% among all SAAs, and are most commonly caused by factors like atherosclerosis, trauma, and infections.
  • A case study detailed a 35-year-old female with no significant medical history who experienced shock due to a spontaneously ruptured right gastroepiploic artery aneurysm, detected via a CECT scan.
  • GEAAs are more common in males and tend to rupture after age 50, making spontaneous ruptures in younger females extremely rare, necessitating urgent surgical treatment due to associated high risks of mortality
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Introduction And Importance: Poly-orchidism is a rare congenital anomaly of the genitourinary system, which is characterized by the presence of more than two testicles, also being termed as "supernumerary testis". Tri-orchidism is the most frequently encountered form of poly-orchidism, which is defined as the presence of more than two intra- or extra-scrotal testicles.

Case Presentation: The authors present a case of a 16-year-old male who presented with a complaint of an empty left scrotal sac, and was later diagnosed as a case of tri-orchidism with each testis in bilateral hemipelvis confirmed by ultrasound with Doppler and MRI.

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  • Acute gastric volvulus is a rare and serious condition that can be hard to diagnose because it shows unusual symptoms.
  • A unique case involved a 38-year-old male with a nonincarcerated organo-axial gastric volvulus linked to a para-esophageal hiatus hernia, diagnosed primarily through CT imaging.
  • Successful open surgery treated this complex case, underscoring the need for a better understanding and customized management strategies to improve patient outcomes.
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  • - Intussusception occurs when one part of the bowel folds into another, commonly seen in infants and toddlers, often without a specific cause due to lymphoid tissue growth after viral infections.
  • - A rare case involved an 11-year-old girl with multiple bowel telescoping episodes caused by several polyps, presenting with abdominal pain and blood in the stool.
  • - Imaging techniques reveal distinctive signs of intussusception, like "target sign" and "pseudo-kidney sign," indicating the presence of multiple polyps as potential lead points for this condition in children.
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Hepatolithiasis is a rare condition requiring multidisciplinary treatment approach. In this case report we present a case of multiple hepatolithiasis successfully treated with right hepatectomy. A 54 years-old asymptomatic female with previous history of hepaticojejunostomy for recurrent CBD stone was diagnosed with hepatolithiasis during routine follow-up.

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Introduction: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare medical condition that obstructs blood flow in the portal vein, with cirrhosis as a common predisposing factor. However, its association with oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), particularly with progestins, remains inadequately explored. This case report aims to contribute to this understanding, focusing on the rare presentation of PVT-induced intestinal obstruction in a female on prolonged OCP therapy.

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Multiple pregnancies are infrequently encountered, with the incidence of spontaneous triplet pregnancies estimated at approximately 1 in 7000 pregnancies. Triplet gestations are recognized for their propensity to bring about a spectrum of pregnancy related complexities, encompassing fetal structural abnormalities, neurological anomalies, disturbances in amniotic fluid levels, preterm labor, and suboptimal neonatal outcomes. Anencephaly is a serious congenital defect where the brain and skull do not fully develop, often leading to a poor prognosis.

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PHACE syndrome: a case report and a comprehensive review.

Ann Med Surg (Lond)

April 2024

Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan.

Introduction And Importance: PHACE syndrome is a rare neurocutaneous disorder characterized by large segmental hemangiomas on the face and is associated with multiple developmental defects. PHACE stands for posterior fossa malformations, hemangiomas, arterial abnormalities, cardiac defects, and eye anomalies, with the most common manifestation being hemangioma in the cervico-facial region in early childhood.

Case Presentation: The authors report a case of a 15-year-female with complaints of facial hemangioma which on multisystemic imaging showed features of central nervous system (CNS) anomalies that led to the diagnosis of PHACE syndrome.

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Introduction: Delirium, marked by acute disturbances in consciousness and cognition, remains underdiagnosed despite its significant impact on morbidity and mortality. This study investigates the point prevalence and clinical profile of delirium in patients at an eastern Nepal tertiary care centre.

Methods: A 1-month descriptive cross-sectional study involved 152 Internal Medicine Department patients at BPKIHS, Dharan.

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Introduction And Importance: Neonatal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) poses unique challenges in diagnosis and management, with refractory cases requiring synchronized cardioversion being exceptionally rare. This case report explores the presentation and management of refractory SVT in a neonate, emphasizing the significance of sharing such clinical scenarios.

Case Presentation: A 16-day-old neonate, born via emergency caesarean section, presented with respiratory distress, poor feeding, and vomiting.

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  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common type of mesenchymal tumors in the gastrointestinal tract, making up about 1% of all GI tumors, with rectal GISTs being particularly rare at only 5% of GIST cases.
  • A 46-year-old male was diagnosed with a rectal GIST that had spread to the liver and lungs, and he was treated with Imatinib Mesylate, a targeted therapy.
  • Rectal GISTs should be considered as a possible cause for patients experiencing defecation issues, bleeding, or pain in the rectal area, despite their rarity.
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AA is a frequent surgical condition that demands urgent intervention. It accounts for approximately 6% of all emergency department visits. Situs inversus is a rare condition in which the orientation of asymmetric organs is a mirror image of normal anatomy.

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  • - Alcohol use disorder can lead to complications like pellagra, a rare condition that presents challenges in diagnosis, particularly in resource-poor settings.
  • - A case study of a 36-year-old male with a history of substance abuse revealed symptoms such as hallucinations and neurological deficits, ultimately diagnosed as alcoholic pellagrous encephalopathy (APE) linked to niacin deficiency.
  • - Recognizing atypical symptoms of APE in alcohol-dependent individuals is crucial; prompt diagnosis and treatment can improve outcomes, although socioeconomic factors may complicate timely intervention.
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Introduction And Importance: Neural tube defect occurs as a result of failure of spontaneous closure of the neural tube between the third and fourth weeks of foetal life. Exencephaly is a rare malformation of the neural tube characterized by a large amount of protruding brain tissue in the absence of the calvarium.

Case Presentation: The authors report a 29-year-old female, non-compliant to iron, calcium and folic acid tablets due to nauseating and itchy sensation after intake for 2 weeks, was admitted in ward Obstetrics ward in view of twin pregnancy.

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Introduction And Importance: Herpes zoster (HZ), a reactivated varicella zoster virus infection arising from dormant viral latency after initial chickenpox, manifests as localized skin rashes along dermatomes. Multidermatomal involvement, especially in immunocompetent individuals, is rare. The potential link between psychological stress and HZ reactivation remains underexplored.

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Middle aortic syndrome (MAS), an uncommon cause of secondary hypertension, is defined by obstructive narrowing of the abdominal aorta and ostia of its major branches like the renal and splanchnic arteries. Most of the cases of MAS are categorized as idiopathic; however, genetic disorders like Williams syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and Alagille syndrome, and acquired inflammatory diseases such as Takayasu arteritis and other nonspecific arteritis can also lead to MAS. MAS is commonly seen in children and young adults presenting with severe hypertension, congestive heart failure, renal failure, or severe leg claudication.

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Introduction And Importance: Duplications are the abnormal portion of the intestine, either externally attached to the intestine or intrinsically placed within the bowel lumen. Their prevalence is noted to be around one in 25 000 deliveries. The rare gastrointestinal tract duplication may be located in any part of the gastrointestinal system from the oral cavity to the anus.

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Introduction And Importance: Oculogyric crisis (OGC), marked by upward eye deviation, is rare and linked to diverse causes, including drugs and neurological conditions. This study details a 16-year-old male's OGC onset after olanzapine treatment for an initial mania episode, highlighting the need to recognize this potential side effect.

Case Presentation: A 16-year-old male with nonpsychotic mania was treated with olanzapine and sodium valproate.

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Complete annular pancreas (AP) is a congenital anomaly, in which the duodenum is either completely or partially encircled by the ring of pancreatic tissue, which eventually becomes continuous with the head of the pancreas. The incidence of AP is estimated to be around 0.02%.

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