World Journal of Medical Case Reports

Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020

  • Giant Macroadenoma with an Unusual Extension: A Case Report and Literature Review

    Faten Hadj Kacem, Kawthar El Arbi, Abdalla Mrabet, Khouloud Boujelben, Souha Kallel, Slim Charfi, Mouna Elleuch, Ilhem Charfeddine, Taheya Boudawara, Mohamed Abid

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 18 August 2020
    Accepted: 27 August 2020
    Published: 3 September 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjmcr.20200101.11
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    Abstract: Giant prolactinomas are rare tumors, representing only 2-3% of all prolactin (PRL)-secreting tumors. The management of giant prolactinomas remains a major challenge. Here we report the case of a young man aged 31 years old, followed up for a giant and invasive pituitary macroadenoma of 5cm discovered during a neuro-ophthalmic syndrome. The initial ... Show More
  • Complete Non-puerperal Uterine Inversion in a Nulliparous Woman Due to Sub Mucous Fibroid – A Case Report

    Innocent Anayochukwu Ugwu, Boniface Uwaezuoke Odugu, Celestine Chukwudi Obiora, Perpetua Kelechi Enyinna, Chude Chukwuka Eze, Innocent Igwebueze Okafor

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
    Pages: 5-8
    Received: 11 August 2020
    Accepted: 26 August 2020
    Published: 7 September 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjmcr.20200101.12
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    Abstract: Uterine inversion which commonly occurs during the puerperium is the descent of the fundus of the uterus into or through the cervix thereby keeping the uterus in an ‘inside out’ position. Other structures such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be displaced from the pelvis and restricted within the inverted uterus. However, non puerperal u... Show More
  • Moyamoya Disease in a 70 Year Old Nigerian Male: A Case Report

    Edeh Samuel, Fintan Ekochin, Okafor Umezurike, Ugwu Chidiebube

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, December 2020
    Pages: 9-12
    Received: 21 September 2020
    Accepted: 5 October 2020
    Published: 13 October 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjmcr.20200101.14
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    Abstract: Moya-moya disease is a very rare disease characterized by a progressive vasculopathy leading to stenosis of the main intracranial arteries. Cerebral blood flow is usually impaired by constriction of the vessels with collateral circulation developing around the blocked vessels to compensate for the blockage. This may lead to an ischaemic stroke as o... Show More