How a rare bacterium ended up in a dialysis patient’s abdomen?
Japanese researchers report the first case of Pantoea septica infection in a patient on peritoneal dialysis.
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First reported paediatric case of a rare cardiac tumour discovered in a 12-year-old girl
Doctors have identified the first known paediatric case of a rare vascular heart tumour, discovered after a young girl presented with non-specific symptoms, underscoring the importance of accurate diagnosis.
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Rare Anti-AnWj Antibody Case Highlights Challenges in Life-Saving Blood Transfusions
A rare case of anti-AnWj antibody in a 75-year-old patient reveals the challenges of blood transfusion when no compatible blood is available, highlighting critical decision-making in transfusion medicine.
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Rare Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosed in Patient With Kaposi Sarcoma
Clinicians from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, report a rare case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas in a patient with Kaposi sarcoma, highlighting diagnostic complexity.
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Rare Case: Colorectal Cancer Spreads to the Urethra
A rare case of colorectal cancer metastasis to the urethra highlights the importance of investigating new urinary symptoms in cancer patients.
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Unusual Inflammatory Condition Disguised as Ovarian Cancer
A rare case report describes how xanthogranulomatous peritonitis in a 22-year-old patient mimicked ovarian cancer, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
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Rare Extratesticular Schwannoma Diagnosed in 10-Year-Old Boy
Doctors report an extremely rare case of pediatric extratesticular schwannoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
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Case Report: Primary HPV-Negative Vaginal Cancer
Primary HPV-negative vaginal cancer is extremely rare, with only 18,000 cases reported globally. This case report highlights the importance of timely biopsy.
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Our Most-Read Stories That Connect Science and Human Experience
From medicine and ethics to music, environment, and human resilience, these are the most-read Unknown Focus stories of 2025 and early 2026.
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Case Report: Managing a Rare Parapharyngeal Ganglioneuroma in a Young Girl
A rare tumor was found by chance in a 16-year-old girl after a head injury.
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Rare Case: Fish Bone Mimicking Urachal Cancer
A swallowed fish bone migrated through the body and formed a mass that mimicked urachal cancer.
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Japanese Scientists Report First Human-to-Human Transmission of SFTS Virus
Japanese scientists confirm the first human-to-human transmission of the SFTS virus, highlighting the importance of protection and prevention.
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Rare Case: One Patient, Three Kidneys
A 63-year-old patient with three kidneys, an extremely rare condition, with fewer than a hundred cases reported in the medical literature.
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Portuguese Scientists Report Rare Penile Melanoma
Rare penile melanoma with aggressive behavior, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers.
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Japan Reports First Bloodstream Infection from C. metallidurans
Japanese scientists report the first case of C. metallidurans bloodstream infection in Japan—the sixth case recorded worldwide—in a 77-year-old patient.
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