Case series should describe two or more cases, be original and provide clinical impact. Frequently they represent the first observations of a disease, condition, or manifestation.

Structure

The case series should be structured as:

• Abstract: Maximally 150 words. Unstructured, with inclusion of brief description of the condition.
• Manuscript text with the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion.

For four or more cases, explicitly state that the study received IRB approval.

Summary Box

On a separate page, provide the following:

• Key Points: Up to three main results or conclusions that advance medical knowledge.
• Summary Statement: 1-2 sentences that summarize the important findings of the manuscript.

Number of Authors

Maximally 5

Word Count

Total 1500 words (exclusive of Abstract)

Reference Limit

Maximum 10

Figure & Table Limit

Maximum 4 (Include images, charts, graphs, and tables)