Title Page

Title: Provide a full, concise, and descriptive title of the manuscript

Authors and Affiliations: List the full names of all authors along with their institutional affiliations. 

Corresponding Author: Include the name, affiliation, email address, and contact number. 

Running Title: If required, include a short version of the title.

Word Count: Specify the total word count of the manuscript.

Tables and Figures: Indicate the total number of tables and figures included.

Author(s):

List author names using the last name followed by their initials, written without spaces or punctuation marks between the initials. When multiple authors are included, connect their names using the word “and.” Assign superscript numbers after each author’s initials to indicate their respective affiliations. The corresponding author should be identified with a superscript asterisk (*).

Example:

Johnson RT¹, Charles HS¹* and Darwyn LI²

Affiliation(s):

Provide author affiliations in the following sequence: Department, University, Country, Email. Each affiliation must correspond to the superscript number assigned to the author in the author list.

Example Affiliations:

Johnson RT¹, Charles HS^1* and Darwyn LI²

¹Department of Neurology, University of Virginia School, USA

²Department of Surgery, University of California, USA

*Corresponding Author:

Present the corresponding author’s details as: Last name followed by initials, Department, University, full postal address, Country, telephone number, fax number, and email address.

Example:

Charles HS, Department of Neurology, University of Virginia School, Virginia, ON M5R 0A3, USA

Tel: 123-456-7890; Fax: 123-456-7890; Email: [email protected]

Abstract 

The abstract should summarize the background, case presentation, key findings, and clinical significance. 

           1. Do not include citations in the abstract.

           2. Keep it informative yet concise.

Authors should provide an abstract of 250–300 words.

Keywords 

List 3 to 6 relevant keywords below the abstract to aid in indexing and searchability.

Introduction

Provide background information on the condition or topic. Explain the clinical relevance and briefly reference prior literature. End with a sentence that states the purpose or uniqueness of the case.

   🔹 All references should be cited using sequential numbers in square brackets [ ].

Materials and Methods

Authors must clearly describe the study design and provide a complete list of materials, instruments, and equipment, including manufacturer and model details. Manuscripts should specify participant selection criteria, including inclusion, exclusion, and final sample size. Data collection methods must be outlined, and all procedures or interventions presented in a logical, reproducible order. Authors should detail the statistical analyses, including tests performed, software used, and significance thresholds. Any modifications to standard clinical or laboratory methods must be explicitly stated and justified. All methods should be described with sufficient clarity to enable accurate replication by other researchers.

Case Presentation

Case presentation should briefly describe patient demographics (non-identifying), summarize the clinical history and presenting symptoms, outline key physical exam findings, and detail the diagnostic workup including relevant labs and imaging. Treatments or interventions administered should be stated clearly, followed by a concise account of the patient’s follow-up and outcome.

Discussion

In the Discussion section, authors are expected to interpret the case findings within the context of the existing scientific literature, emphasizing any novel, rare, or atypical features. The section should address diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, provide a comparative analysis with similar reported cases, and acknowledge any limitations that may affect the validity, interpretation of the observations. Additionally, the discussion should highlight the clinical significance, educational value, and potential implications for practice or future research.

Conclusion

Summarize the key takeaway or clinical lesson from the case. Keep it concise and focused on its educational or practical value.

References

Arrange references sequentially as cited, including all required information and formatted according to the journal’s style.

Examples:

  ≤6 authors: Smith A, Rao B, Lee M. Novel imaging findings in cardiac sarcoidosis. J Clin Res. 2019; 15(3): 210–215.

  >6 authors: Chen Y, Patel S, Kumar R, Ali M, Gomez L, Tran P, et al. Novel imaging findings in cardiac sarcoidosis. J Neuro Imaging. 2020; 12(1): 33–39.

Figures and Tables

  Figures must be high-resolution, submitted as separate image files (JPG or PNG).

  Tables must be in editable format, not embedded as images.

All figures and tables must be cited sequentially in the text (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1), with appropriate legends.

Video File

  Length: Preferably under 10 minutes

  Format: MP4 (1080p recommended)

  Narration: Clear English audio or subtitles

  File Size: Usually ≤ 500 MB; contact editorial office for alternatives if needed

  Upload: Either with manuscript submission or via a secure link (as specified by journal)

Informed Consent Statement

Include a statement confirming that written informed consent was obtained from the patient (or legal guardian) for publication.

E.g., “Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images.”

Conflict of Interest Declaration

Authors are required to disclose any competing financial interests to ensure transparency and allow readers to assess potential sources of bias. At submission, authors must report all direct or indirect financial relationships, collaborations, or funding that may raise concerns regarding conflicts of interest or influence the work’s conclusions or interpretations. If the manuscript is accepted, the disclosed Conflict of Interest information will be included in the published article.

If there are none, state: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

Acknowledgements

Authors should acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship. This may include technical support, administrative assistance, language editing, funding sources, or any form of non-author contribution. All grants, financial support, or research assistance must be clearly stated.

If there is nothing to acknowledge, authors may include the statement: “No acknowledgements to declare.”

Supplementary Materials

Supplementary files—including datasets, images, or other supporting content—should be submitted separately from the main manuscript.

Ethical Standards

• All case-based content must include a Patient Consent Statement.
• Submissions involving human subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and institutional approvals where applicable.
• Ensure anonymity of patient information in all materials.