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Kim YR, Cho DH. Uterine rupture in subsequent third trimester pregnancy diagnosed preoperatively by ultrasound: A case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(8):72.
High ImpactSolanke K, Pokhrel R, Bhatnagar R. Peculiar formation of medial cord and unusual course of fifth cervical nerve root: A case of bilateral variation in brachial plexus. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(8):71.
High ImpactBolognesi M. Sudden cardiac death in athletes: A brief review of literature with a case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):70.
High ImpactRafiq A, Fatima S. Beta-thalassaemia major and coeliac disease occurring concurrently in a patient: A case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):69.
High ImpactKalyanwat A, Jain S. Enteric fever presenting as splenic abscess: A rare presentation of enteric fever. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):68.
High ImpactSood N, Malhotra J. Sticky microfilaria in cervical pap smears: An unusual observation. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):67.
High ImpactAlawani SS, Rudrappa S, Siddaiah P. Poland-Mobius syndrome: A clue to the common developmental pathogenesis. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):66.
High ImpactCrosby DA, O?Sullivan O, O?Connell M. A case report and review of chorioamnionitis in the setting of preterm premature ruture of membranes. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):65.
High ImpactSingh R. Bony projection from the pectineal line of hip bone. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):64.
High ImpactKumar SLK, Khalam SA, Jacob MM, Manuel S, Kurien NM, Varghese MP. Maxillofacial reconstruction following the excision of basal cell carcinoma: Case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):63.
High ImpactAltonbary AY, Bahgat MH, Elkashef WF. Bilharzial granuloma of the duodenum. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):62.
High ImpactMarwah S, Pandey S, Shivran KD, Singla P, Sharma H, Rohilla S. Cysto-cholecystostomy: A new technique for management of hilar biliary disruption due to a large hydatid cyst liver. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):61.
High ImpactTurk O, Polat H. Primary atypical neuroendocrine tumor of the liver: A case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Jul 22;3(6):60.
High ImpactJethwani U, Singh G, Mohil RS, Kandwal V, Chouhan J, Saroha R, Bansal N, Verma R. Limberg flap for pilonidal sinus disease: Our experience. OA Case Reports 2013 Aug 08;2(7):69.
High ImpactBaruah P, Choudhury PR. Tongue-like elongation of the left lobe of liver. OA Case Reports 2013 Dec 24;2(17):161.
High ImpactCei M, Cei F, Mumoli N. Deep vein thrombosis: who still needs to be admitted? OA Case Reports 2013 Feb 28;2(2):15.
High ImpactZibadi S, Sexton WJ, Bui MM, Dhillon J. A large polypoid mass of the bladder: A diagnostic dilemma. OA Case Reports 2014 Jan 18;3(1):2.
High ImpactVasilakaki T, Myoteri D, Tsavari A, Skafida E, Arkoumani E, Koulia K, Grammatoglou X, Manoloudaki K. Localised extranodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the tonsil: report of a rare case. OA Case Reports 2013 Sep 10;2(11):101.
High ImpactPapadopoulos A, Bartziokas K, Morphopoulos G, Anastasiadis A, Makris D. A rare case of isolated tuberculous epididymitis in a young man presenting with a swollen testicle. OA Case Reports 2013 Jan 31;2(1):3.
High ImpactMariolis-Sapsakos T, Kalles V, Papapanagiotou I, Mekras A, Birbas K, Kaklamanos IG, Bonatsos G. A rare case of Spigelian hernia penetrating the external oblique muscle. OA Case Reports 2013 Feb 28;2(2):11.
High ImpactVarras M, Anastasiadis A, Panelos J, Balassi E, Demou A, Akrivis CH. Autoimmune oophoritis: Clinical presentation of an unusual clinical entity. OA Case Reports 2013 Jan 31;2(1):7.
High ImpactViswanath S, Jain AKC. Emphysematous gastritis: A rare diagnosis with unique presentation. OA Case Reports 2014 Feb 25;3(2):11.
High ImpactMarwah S, Mangal H, Shivran KD, Marwah N. Pedunculated leiomyoma of the uterus presenting as a large abdominal mass. OA Case Reports 2013 Nov 15;2(14):138.
High ImpactOzten E, Hizli Sayar G, Salcini C, Kagan G, Tanridag O. Frontotemporal dementia patient with bipolar disorder: A case report. OA Case Reports 2013 Feb 28;2(2):16.
High ImpactWani I, Mir SR, Wani AM, Shah PS, Jawaid H, Peerzada AH, Malik B. Electrical tape used in wound dressing, a curse? Case report. OA Case Reports 2013 Aug 08;2(6):59.
High ImpactTellisi N, Abdulkareem IH, Giannoudis PV. Combined ipsilateral calcaneal and bimalleolar ankle fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation. OA Case Reports 2012 Dec 21;1(1):2.
High ImpactKim YR, Cho DH. Uterine rupture in subsequent third trimester pregnancy diagnosed preoperatively by ultrasound: A case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(8):72.
High ImpactSolanke K, Pokhrel R, Bhatnagar R. Peculiar formation of medial cord and unusual course of fifth cervical nerve root: A case of bilateral variation in brachial plexus. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(8):71.
High ImpactBolognesi M. Sudden cardiac death in athletes: A brief review of literature with a case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):70.
High ImpactRafiq A, Fatima S. Beta-thalassaemia major and coeliac disease occurring concurrently in a patient: A case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):69.
High ImpactKalyanwat A, Jain S. Enteric fever presenting as splenic abscess: A rare presentation of enteric fever. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):68.
High ImpactSood N, Malhotra J. Sticky microfilaria in cervical pap smears: An unusual observation. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):67.
High ImpactAlawani SS, Rudrappa S, Siddaiah P. Poland-Mobius syndrome: A clue to the common developmental pathogenesis. OA Case Reports 2014 Sep 22;3(7):66.
High ImpactCrosby DA, O?Sullivan O, O?Connell M. A case report and review of chorioamnionitis in the setting of preterm premature ruture of membranes. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):65.
High ImpactSingh R. Bony projection from the pectineal line of hip bone. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):64.
High ImpactKumar SLK, Khalam SA, Jacob MM, Manuel S, Kurien NM, Varghese MP. Maxillofacial reconstruction following the excision of basal cell carcinoma: Case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):63.
High ImpactAltonbary AY, Bahgat MH, Elkashef WF. Bilharzial granuloma of the duodenum. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):62.
High ImpactMarwah S, Pandey S, Shivran KD, Singla P, Sharma H, Rohilla S. Cysto-cholecystostomy: A new technique for management of hilar biliary disruption due to a large hydatid cyst liver. OA Case Reports 2014 Aug 18;3(7):61.
High ImpactTurk O, Polat H. Primary atypical neuroendocrine tumor of the liver: A case report. OA Case Reports 2014 Jul 22;3(6):60.
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