Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a life-threatening condition and a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in the first trimester. While most cases occur in the fallopian tube, postpartum EP is rare and often difficult to diagnose due to its atypical presentation. Early detection is critical to prevent complications such as rupture and haemorrhage, especially in resource-limited settings where diagnostic tools are limited. Case Report: We report a case of a 32-year-old multiparous woman who presented with acute lower abdominal pain and no vaginal bleeding, five months postpartum following a Caesarean section. She was breastfeeding and had no prior history of […]

Introduction: Mesenteric panniculitis is a clinical entity that could pose a diagnostic conundrum to the managing physician. Plain radiographs and sonography are unfortunately not helpful in establishing the diagnosis. But with the computerized tomogram (CT scan), the diagnosis is established. This saves the patient from earning an unwarranted surgical intervention. Case Report: This is a report of a patient who presented with features of acute abdomen and equivocal clinical and laboratory findings. Plain radiographs and sonographic evaluation did not prove useful. However, computerized tomography was the main diagnostic modality demonstrating a hyper-enhancing rim that is unrelated to the […]

Introduction: Hydranencephaly is a rare central nervous system disorder in which some portions of the cerebral hemisphere are destroyed and replaced with cerebrospinal fluid. It is a lethal condition most often caused by thrombosis of the cerebral arteries or less commonly an in-utero infection. Affected infants present with severe hydrocephalus with or without regions of cortical mantle if destruction is ongoing, making diagnosis a challenge. Case Report: Hydranencephaly in a 2 months old infant with a working diagnosis of severe hydrocephalus is presented. Conclusion: The case highlights the value of medical imaging in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of a challenging clinical […]