Splenic Artery Infarct Requiring Surgery: A Rare Complication of COVID-19 Infection by Ioannis Dimitriou, Nikolaos Christodoulou, Kleanthis Chatzimargaritis, Aristidis Kaikis, Eirini Kasti, Georgios Triantos

“…He complained of epigastric pain and fever for several days; radiological imaging of the abdomen revealed complete splenic arterial occlusion due to a large infarct. …”
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An Unusual Presentation of T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma with Isolated Renal Involvement by Sultan Aydın Köker, Alper Koker, Adem Yasin Köksoy, Yasemin Kayadibi, Ülkü Gül Şiraz, Emine Tekin

“…The clinical presentation of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is frequently associated with the involvement of the abdomen and mediastinal lymphadenopathies, but rarely the kidney, ovaries, and testicles. …”
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Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Breast in Young Male Patient: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature by Esengul Kocak Uzel, Metin Figen, Tuba Tulin Bek, Kubilay Inanc, Senem Onder, Hazim orhan Kizilkaya

“…Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH) is a fairly common tumor in the deep soft tissues: the most frequent primary sites are the lower (49%) and upper (19%) limbs, but it has been reported even in the retroperitoneum and abdomen (16%), while localization in the breast is extremely rare (1-2). …”
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Adjuvant Bidirectional Chemotherapy with Intraperitoneal Pemetrexed Combined with Intravenous Cisplatin for Diffuse Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma by Lana Bijelic, O. Anthony Stuart, Paul Sugarbaker

“…However, recurrences occur frequently even in patients undergoing optimal cytreduction and are often confined to the abdomen. We initiated a Phase II study of adjuvant intraperitoneal pemetrexed combined with intravenous cisplatin for patients undergoing CRS and HIPEC for DMPM. …”
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Psoas Muscle Infiltration Masquerading Distant Adenocarcinoma by Kamel A. Gharaibeh, Arnaldo Lopez-Ruiz, Tauqeer Yousuf

“…A 62-year-old male presented with a seven-month history of right lower quadrant abdominal pain and progressive dysphagia. CT scan of abdomen-pelvis revealed a right psoas infiltration not amenable to surgical drainage. …”
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Ureteral Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated with Ureteral Stenting: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Tateki Yoshino, Ayako Itakura, Shinnosuke Fujikawa, Tomoyuki Sugitani, Kazuo Kawakami, Emi Ishibashi, Koji Kodama, Shota Oshima

“…Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen demonstrated a defect of the right diaphragmatic crus containing a dilated right ureter with associated hydronephrosis. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Effects of Peritoneal Dialysis in the Treatment of Acute Renal Damage by Sanjana Bhagat, Shubham Tiwari

“…Background: When treating acute renal failure, PD involves inserting a catheter into the abdomen, and a special fluid is introduced to draw waste and excess fluids from the blood through the peritoneal membrane. …”
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A Challenging Case of Acute Mercury Toxicity by Ali Nayfeh, Thamer Kassim, Noor Addasi, Faysal Alghoula, Christopher Holewinski, Zachary Depew

“…Examination was only significant for a distended abdomen. Labs showed elevated serum and urine mercury levels. …”
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A Case of a Chronic Pancreatic Pseudocyst Causing Atraumatic Splenic Rupture without Evidence of Acute Pancreatitis by P. Moori, E. J. Nevins, T. Wright, C. Bromley, Y. Rado

“…An admission computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen confirmed the presence of a PP in direct contact with the spleen. …”
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Diabetes tipo 2 y pionefrosis: una complicación potencialmente fatal. Presentación de un caso by Miguel Ángel Serra Valdés, Roberto Milian Echevarría

“…Se presenta el caso de una paciente que hacía 2 meses había comenzado con dolor en la región lumbar izquierda, que se irradiaba a la parte anterior del abdomen de ese lado hasta el muslo, este era un dolor mantenido, intenso, punzante, que se aliviaba con calmantes y algunas veces al flexionar la pierna de ese sector. …”
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Gouty Panniculitis with Ulcerations in a Patient with Multiple Organ Dysfunctions by Lu Wang, Crystal Rose, Paul Mellen, George Branam, Maria M. Picken

“…We report a case of a 46-year-old man with 20-year history of gout, who developed multiple subcutaneous nodules over the abdomen and right groin/thigh area over a 2-year period. …”
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Abdominal pseudocyst: a rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt by Omar Al-Mahrouqi, Tariq Al-Saadi

“…Additionally, other complications involve the gastrointestinal tract, such as CSF pseudocyst or abdomen pseudocyst (APC) formation, have also been reported. …”
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A Rare Cause of Ascites-Disseminated TB with Peritonitis in a Middle-Aged Female by Sahathevan Vithoosan, Ponnudurai Shanjeeban, Joseph Philip Anpalahan, Paramarajan Piranavan, Harindra Karunatilake, Ananda Jayanaga

“…Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) abdomen revealed chronic liver disease with ascites. …”
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Culling Layer Hen Ectoparasite Detection Sold at Wonokromo Market Surabaya City by Nashihatus Sholihah, Sherbina Bai, Sri Hidanah, Dhandy Koesoemo Wardhana, Agus Sunarso, Poedji Hastutiek, M.Gandul Atik Yuliani

“…O. bursa was found in the legs and tail region, and D. melopsitacci was found in the entire body of chicken, the head-neck, back, wings, abdomen, legs, and tail.…”
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Angioleiomyoma of the uterus presenting as an endometrial polyp: An uncommon occurrence of two cases with a literature review by Vamsi K. Kapaganti, Mohammed Shahin, Anurag Mishra, Pruthiviraj Sethi, Saubhagya K. Jena, Bhismadev Chhatria, Pavithra Ayyanar

“…The differential diagnoses of this entity are myopericytoma, angiomyofibroblastoma, endometrial stromal tumor, and perivascular epithelioid cell tumor. 31-year-old and 45-year-old patients presented with heavy menstrual bleeding, lower abdomen pain, and dysmenorrhea. Perspeculum and radiological investigations showed an endometrial polyp. …”
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Laparotomy for Advanced Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy by Dereje Tegene, Sultan Nesha, Befikadu Gizaw, Tadele Befikadu

“…Upon examination, the abdomen was 34 weeks sized, with easily palpable fetal parts; fetal heartbeat was negative, with mild abdominal tenderness. …”
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Acute Pancreatitis Complicating Acute Hepatitis E Virus Infection: A Case Report and Review by Hemanta Kumar Nayak, Nitish L. Kamble, Nishant Raizada, Sandeep Garg, Mradul Kumar Daga

“…Patients with acute viral hepatitis presenting with severe abdominal pain should have a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis suspected and appropriate investigations including serum amylase, lipase, biliary ultrasonography and/or contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen should be undertaken. The identification of this unusual complication of Hepatitis E is important; however, the prognosis for patients with Acute Pancreatitis Complicating Acute Hepatitis E Virus Infection is good, and uncomplicated recovery with conservative treatment is expected.…”
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Biomechanics of stabbing knife attack for trauma surgeons in Korea: a narrative review by Kun Hwang, Chan Yong Park

“…Self-inflicted stab wounds exhibited a higher proportion of wounds to the neck and abdomen than assault wounds. Injuries from assault wounds presented a higher Injury Severity Score, but more procedures were performed on self-inflicted stab wounds. …”
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Bone Marrow Infiltration in Rosai–Dorfman Disease by Fatima Zahra Rahali, Fatima Taher, Houda Nassih, Sanae Sayagh

“…Physical examination showed pallor, petechiae over the abdomen, painless and bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, and several bony nodules, without splenomegaly or hepatomegaly. …”
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An investigation on the population parameters of freshwater crayfish (Pontastacus leptodactylus Eschscholtz, 1823) in Lake Yeniçağa (Bolu) by Gençay İrem, Sorguç Bura Uğur, Saygı Yasemin

“…The evaluation of meat yield was based on the total meat yield, which comprises cheliped meat yield and abdomen meat yield. The study found that 14.35% of the P. leptodactylus population in Yeniçağa Lake was affected by crayfish disease. …”
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