Publications by authors named "Alhamza Al-Khatib"

Background: Adnexal herniation is an uncommon finding in adult females and is typically associated with indirect inguinal hernias in pediatric or premenopausal patients. The presence of a fallopian tube within a direct inguinal hernia in a postmenopausal woman is exceedingly rare and, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported.

Case Presentation: A 56-year-old postmenopausal female presented with a two-year history of a right groin lump that had recently become irreducible and tender.

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Diaphragm disease is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction, caused by circular fibrotic membranes resulting in a narrowed intestinal lumen. It is associated with prolonged non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, and often requires surgical resection. We report the case of a man in his 50s presenting with recurrent anaemia and intermittent small bowel obstruction.

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Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) is a rare but serious complication of celiac disease. Diagnosis is challenging. Patients can present with weight loss, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or acutely with bowel perforation or obstruction.

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