Aims

Clinical Case Reports and Images International is dedicated to publishing clinically meaningful work that arises directly from patient care. The journal is founded on the understanding that individual cases often provide valuable lessons that extend beyond a single encounter.
A well-documented case can clarify diagnostic reasoning, highlight management decisions, describe uncommon presentations, or draw attention to complications that may otherwise be underrecognized. The journal aims to provide a platform for these observations to be presented clearly and responsibly, allowing them to contribute to broader clinical understanding.
Submissions are expected to offer more than a description of events. Authors are encouraged to explain why the case is relevant, what challenges were encountered, how decisions were made, and what practical insight can be drawn from the experience.
The journal also supports visual learning through the publication of clinical images that strengthen recognition, interpretation, and clinical awareness.

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Scope

The journal welcomes submissions from all medical and surgical disciplines. Meaningful clinical observations can arise in any setting, and the journal reflects this broad perspective.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery and Surgical Specialties
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Orthopaedics
• Pediatrics
• Dermatology
• Radiology and Imaging
• Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

The journal considers:

• Case Reports
• Case Series
• Clinical Images
• Short Clinical Communications
• Focused Reviews relevant to case-based learning

Submissions describing rare diseases, unusual presentations of common conditions, diagnostic challenges, treatment decisions, complications, or clinically instructive outcomes are particularly welcomed.

Clinical images may include radiological findings, histopathology, operative photographs, and clinical examination images, provided they are accompanied by concise and clinically relevant descriptions.

Publication Ethics Statement

The journal is committed to responsible and ethical publication practices.

Authors are expected to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Identifiable patient information should not be disclosed unless explicit written consent has been obtained.

Written informed consent is required for all case reports and clinical images involving patient information or photographs. Authors should confirm that appropriate consent has been secured prior to submission.

The journal follows the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

All manuscripts must represent original work and should not be submitted simultaneously to another journal. Proper citation of previously published work is required where applicable.

The journal does not accept:

• Plagiarism
• Duplicate publication
• Fabrication or falsification of data
• Misrepresentation of authorship

Submissions may be reviewed for originality and ethical compliance as part of the editorial process.

All participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to follow these guidelines.

Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team is responsible for:

• Maintaining confidentiality
• Ensuring unbiased decisions
• Addressing ethical concerns appropriately
• Correcting or retracting content when necessary

Publication Policies

1. Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, clinical interpretation, or writing of the manuscript.

2. Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts that could influence the work.

3. Patient Consent

Written informed consent must be obtained prior to submission for all case reports and clinical images. Authors must confirm that consent has been secured.

4. Plagiarism Policy

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism or duplicate publication. Submissions may be screened using standard plagiarism detection tools.

5. Data Integrity

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of clinical data presented. Any form of data manipulation is not acceptable.

6. Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts undergo peer review based on:

• Clinical relevance
• Scientific accuracy
• Clarity of presentation

7. Corrections and Retractions

The journal reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions where necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

8. Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must treat all submissions as confidential and must not use unpublished material for personal advantage.

9. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently, without influence from sponsors, advertisers, or external parties.

10. Open Access Policy

All articles are published under an open access model, ensuring free and unrestricted availability worldwide.