{"title":"Recurrence of malignant insulinoma in the context of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: a case report.","authors":"Marcela Palomo, Ximena Rivera, Isabella Santamarina","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf335","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Insulinomas are rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, typically benign, but in the context of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), they can be malignant and recurrent. This case report presents a 58-year-old man with MEN1 who initially underwent partial pancreatectomy for a malignant insulinoma in the pancreatic tail in 2019. Despite recurrence in 2021, the patient declined surgery; however, in 2025, he presented with hypoglycemia and imaging revealed a 3-cm mass in the pancreatic head. He underwent a Whipple procedure, with histopathological analysis confirming the recurrent insulinoma. This case highlights the clinical challenge of managing malignant insulinomas in MEN1, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up and staged surgical interventions due to the high risk of recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf335"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12095995/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in familial adenomatous polyposis and ulcerative colitis with coexisting colorectal cancer: a guideline for treatment.","authors":"Mohammed Aldakhil, Nasser Alsanea","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf332","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf332","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or ulcerative colitis (UC) are at increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), making surgical decision-making complex. This case series reviews six patients with FAP or UC who developed CRC and underwent ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). Two patients with stage III CRC developed metastases, while the remaining four with stage I/II had no recurrence. IPAA is feasible in stage I/II CRC regardless of tumor location. For stage III colon cancer, total proctocolectomy (TPC) with IPAA followed by adjuvant chemotherapy is appropriate. In stage III rectal cancer more than 2 cm from the dentate line, IPAA can follow total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT). For tumors within 2 cm of the dentate line, TPC with end ileostomy is advised. IPAA may be contraindicated in cases with severe proctitis due to bleeding risk or radiation intolerance. Overall, IPAA is a suitable option for selected FAP or UC patients with CRC.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf332"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12095996/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Single-stage internal fixation with knee arthroplasty: a novel approach for concurrent knee osteoarthritis and distal femoral fracture.","authors":"Yinping Liu, Guosong Xu","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf322","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the clinical outcomes of single-stage internal fixation combined with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for treating distal femoral fractures with concurrent knee osteoarthritis (OA). We report a case of a 68-year-old female patient who sustained a displaced distal femoral spiral fracture (AO/OTA type A1.2) and severe knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grade IV). The patient underwent single-stage surgery involving locked compression plating for fracture fixation and primary TKA. Postoperatively, the patient was allowed immediate weight-bearing and aggressive rehabilitation. At 4-year follow-up, the patient demonstrated significant functional improvement, with an Oxford Knee Score of 36.8 and a visual analog scale (VAS) pain score of 1.9. Radiographs showed no implant loosening and normal knee alignment. This case highlights the feasibility and effectiveness of single-stage internal fixation combined with TKA for elderly patients with osteoporotic distal femoral fractures and knee OA, offering a promising treatment option for such complex cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf322"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12096000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonid Drober, Ahmad Assalia, Abd Elkarim Darawsha
{"title":"A rare case of proximal closed loop obstruction between gastric band and obstructed ventral hernia.","authors":"Leonid Drober, Ahmad Assalia, Abd Elkarim Darawsha","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf326","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf326","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 68-year-old woman with severe obesity presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and dehydration. She had a history of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Examination revealed tachycardia, hypotension, a chronic ventral hernia with mild tenderness, no peritonitis, and slight abdominal distension. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed massive gastric and dilation and obstruction at the level of gastro-esophageal junction (Band), proximal small bowel loop dilation, distal bowel collapse, and a ventral hernia involving high-grade obstruction and ischemic bowel. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a \"closed-loop\" obstruction between the gastric band and hernia. Her stomach was dilated and obstructed at the gastroesophageal junction, and ischemia affected 70 cm of the intestine in the hernia sac. This case emphasizes that patients with LAGB may be unable to vomit, and therefore a closed-loop obstruction should not be overlooked even without vomiting. Early diagnosis and timely treatment led to a favorable outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pancreas-sparing duodenectomy for kissing duodenal ulcers spawned by refractory peptic ulcer disease: case report with technical note and literature review.","authors":"Simone Giungato, Concetta Lozito, Romana Palazzo, Camilla Dimito, Angelo Santo Pepe","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf327","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf327","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peptic ulcer disease is a common condition that affects ~4 million people worldwide, according to a 1984 estimate. However, concomitant perforation of dual anterior and posterior ulcerations (so-called 'kissing ulcers') is rare and presents significant surgical challenges with high morbidity and mortality. Such scenarios present surgical challenges and impose very high-level morbidity and mortality. A 76-year-old man described herein required emergency treatment for duodenal peptic ulcer perforation. Overall, three operations took place in response to a single anterior peptic ulcer of duodenum that culminated in anterior/posterior kissing ulcers. Pancreas-sparing duodenectomy was performed as a final attempt, along with radiographic localisation of the papilla. This rare instance of duodenal peptic ulceration underscores the feasibility and importance of a more definitive approach after ineffective initial surgical intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Toyin A Oyemolade, Augustine A Adeolu, Oluwakemi A Badejo, Olusola K Idowu, Ifeanyi E Iwuagwu
{"title":"Spinal arachnoid cyst among Nigerians.","authors":"Toyin A Oyemolade, Augustine A Adeolu, Oluwakemi A Badejo, Olusola K Idowu, Ifeanyi E Iwuagwu","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf331","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spinal arachnoid cysts are rare spinal mass lesions. The pathogenesis is as yet poorly understood but the aetiology can be congenital or secondary to a number of infective and non-infective conditions. They can be extradural or intradural in location. They are characterized by a wide range of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic lesions to severe myelopathy. Asymptomatic cysts can be managed conservatively while surgery is indicated in symptomatic cases. The operative technique of choice is complete excision of the cyst. The outcome is mainly related to the duration of symptoms, hence the need for early diagnosis and prompt treatment. In this study, we present the clinical profile and outcome of management of four operated cases of spinal arachnoid cysts in a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Nigeria.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf331"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hassan M Latifah, Ruzanah Almarzugi, Hussam Bitar, Mohammad Alyafi, Abdulmalik Abumohssin, Zuhoor Almansouri, Batool Abdulaziz Kabli, Nusaybah A Shafi, Saeed Baradwan
{"title":"A rare presentation of high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma with ulcerating inguinal lymph node metastasis: a case report.","authors":"Hassan M Latifah, Ruzanah Almarzugi, Hussam Bitar, Mohammad Alyafi, Abdulmalik Abumohssin, Zuhoor Almansouri, Batool Abdulaziz Kabli, Nusaybah A Shafi, Saeed Baradwan","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf317","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) typically spreads within the peritoneal cavity, and metastatic spread to extraperitoneal lymph nodes, particularly the inguinal region, is rare. Herein, we present a case of a 47-year-old premenopausal woman who presented with an enlarging, ulcerating right inguinal mass. Imaging revealed a necrotic inguinal mass, with no significant intra-abdominal findings. Surgical excision was performed, and histopathology confirmed metastatic HGSOC. She then underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy, followed by radiotherapy. She then underwent robotic-surgical staging. Histopathological analysis showed bilateral ovarian involvement with multiple tumor foci. Genetic testing identified a BRCA1 mutation, leading to adjuvant maintenance therapy with Olaparib. This case emphasizes the importance of considering ovarian carcinoma in the differential diagnosis of unusual inguinal lymph node masses, even without a visible ovarian mass. Early detection, genetic testing, and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for optimizing patient outcomes in advanced HGSOC with atypical metastasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf317"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdel Kémal Bori Bata, Désiré Nékoua, Ahmad Ibrahim, Ernest Ahounou, Emmanuel Gbessi
{"title":"Surgical management of a facial artery aneurysm in sub-Saharan Africa: a rare case report.","authors":"Abdel Kémal Bori Bata, Désiré Nékoua, Ahmad Ibrahim, Ernest Ahounou, Emmanuel Gbessi","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf329","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Facial artery aneurysms are extremely rare. To date, only nine cases have been reported in the literature. We report here the first case in Sub-Saharan Africa, in a 48-year-old male with no significant medical history, who presented with a swelling in the right submandibular region. Following radiological investigations, he underwent successful surgical resection. No complications or recurrence of the aneurysm were noted during a five-year follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf329"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12093304/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trans-scaphoid trans-triquetrum lunate dorsal dislocation combined with fracture of ulnar and radius with forearm compartment syndrome: a case report.","authors":"Liang Zhou, Hao-Jie Guan, Gang-Xiang Wang","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf314","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf314","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We reported a case of a 45-year-old male patient with trans-scaphoid trans-triquetrum lunate dorsal dislocation combined with fracture of ulnar and radius with forearm compartment syndrome. During the initial surgery, the scaphoid fracture end was mistakenly fixed together with the triquetrum fracture end, leading to an erroneous reduction, which was later identified and corrected through a secondary reduction. It is emphasized that in patients with lunate dislocation and concomitant scaphoid and triquetrum fractures, accurate identification of the fracture ends of both the scaphoid and triquetrum bones is critical to avoid erroneous fixation. Furthermore, the presence of ulnar and radial fractures increases the risk of forearm compartment syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089029/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Successful treatment of necrotising fasciitis following cobra bite: a case report.","authors":"Santosh Dev, Amit Yadav, Prajjwol Luitel, Barsha Dev, Gyaneshwor Shrestha, Badal Karki","doi":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf309","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jscr/rjaf309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Necrotising fasciitis following cobra envenomation is an infrequent but life-threatening complication. We report a case of a 72-year-old woman from Khotang who developed a rapidly progressive, discharging wound on her right foot 3 days after sustaining a cobra bite. Initially treated at a local snakebite center with 30 vials of antivenom, she later presented with tachycardia, low-grade fever, and leukocytosis. Local tissue culture revealed <i>Streptococcus pyogenes</i>, prompting escalation of antibiotics to Piperacillin-Tazobactam. The ensuing extensive tissue necrosis, driven by venom cytotoxicity, facilitated secondary bacterial colonization. Aggressive resuscitation, repeated surgical debridement, and nutritional support with a high-protein diet and multivitamins resulted in robust granulation tissue formation. Definitive reconstruction was achieved with a split-thickness skin graft. This case underscores that while antivenom reverses systemic toxicity, early recognition and prompt surgical intervention are paramount in preventing the devastating progression of local necrosis to necrotising fasciitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":47321,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Case Reports","volume":"2025 5","pages":"rjaf309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089028/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}