Case Report

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: A gastric diverticulum is a rare form of diverticular disease due to outpouching of the gastric wall. The rates of detection vary depending upon the method used to detect them. Occasionally, complications, such as ulceration, upper gastro intestinal bleeding, hemorrhage, perforation, and malignant transformation, can develop that may be life-threatening and …

A large Gastric Diverticulum: A Rare Endoscopic Finding Read More »

1. Abstract Histiocytosis is a condition resulting from the abnormal proliferation of dentritic cells of the mononuclear phagocytic system. Previously classified as Langerhans cell histiocytosis and non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and recently into 5 categories (L, C, R, M and H), it can be localized to an organ or have a systemic manifestation, affecting most commonly …

Non Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Rectum: Case Report and Review of the Literature Read More »

1. Abstract Biliary stent complications include stent migration, obstruction, fragmentation, bleeding, perforation, cholangitis, and post-ERCP pancreatitis. Stent migration is the most common adverse event (5-14%) and is associated with: dilated CBD >10mm, benign stricture etiology, concomitant sphincterotomy, stent duration >1 month, and type of stent placed (straight, 10Fr diameter, and length >9cm). Here, we present …

Unusual ERCP Complication: Unwanted Course of Misdirected Bile Read More »

1. Summary Castelman’s disease is a lymphoid proliferation characterized by a wide histological spectrum and a polymorphic clinical picture. It comes in two different forms, localized and multicentric. We report an observation of Castelman’s disease with a review of the literature in a 31-year-old patient who had consulted for cholestatic jaundice. It was a multicentric …

Castelman’s Disease Revealed by Cholestatic Jaundice: About a Case with Review of the Literature Read More »

1. Abstract Common hepatic artery (CHA) pseudoaneurysm is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy, and the possible cause is unclear. We report a case of intraperitoneal hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy who was discharged after embolization under DSA. We consider that this complication may be related to iatrogenic injury.

1. Introduction The pathological and embryological origin of Meckel’s diverticulum was first described in 1809 [1]. The omphalomesenteric duct connects the yolk sac to the midgut of the developing fetus. Meckel’s diverticulum occurs when there is a failure of obliteration of this primitive vitelline loop.

1. Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of immune-mediated intestinal inflammation caused by a variety of environmental, genetic and epigenetic risk factors. Up to now, there has been no effective drug treatment for IBD in elderly patients. Cytokines (such as IL-6) have been reported to activate Janus tyrosine kinase2 (JAK2)/signal transducer and activator …

The Protect Effects of Sodium Ferulate against Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Through Repress JAK2/STAT3 Signaling In Young and Aged Mice Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Although the pelvis is the most common site of occurrence, extra pelvic areas like the umbilicus are also reported. Primary Umbilical Endometriosis is very rare; the reported incidence is 0.5-1% of all extra pelvic diseases. It is often a second …

Primary Umblical Endometriosis Masquerading as a Painful Umblical Nodule: A Case Report Read More »