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Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare benign tumor of mesenchymal origin that may develop in several sites in the body, including the gastrointestinal tract. CFTs could present with clinical symptoms or remain asymptomatic. We report a rare case of CFT located at the jejunal mesentery and attached to a mesenteric ba …
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A 40-year-old Omani male presented with a history of recurrent mild dyspnea and chest discomfort of long duration. This was associated with occasional heaviness in the right thoracic region. He had no associated fever or cough during the attacks. However, the patient admitted a history of road traffic accident 14 years …
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Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome is a rare congenital abnormality of the female urogenital tract. We reported OHVIRA syndrome in a 15-year-old girl, who was referred to King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, due to hematocolpos and an imperforate hymen. The patient was …
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A 40-year-old Omani female presented with history of bilateral loin pain with no urinary symptoms. On examination, she had epigastric tenderness, but an otherwise normal examination. Ultrasound of the urinary tract was unremarkable; however, a sizable mass was incidentally noted. Subsequently, a computed tomography (CT …
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A 27 years old Omani female presented with a history of vaginal mass, urethral irritation, post void dribble, and pus per urethra. On examination with patient straining, there was a 2x3 cm cyst felt in the anterior vaginal wall. There was no cervical prolapse or rectocele. Pelvic MRI scans (selected images) are shown b …