English-language journals that accept case reports, with fees, word limits and PubMed indexing. Many major journals have stopped taking case reports, but every field has dedicated case-report journals, and Japanese society journals remain an option. Click a row for the acceptance conditions.
| Journal | IF | Case reports | Conditions | Word limit | OA | APC | PubMed | First decision (days) | |||||||||||
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| CureusGeneral · Springer Nature | – | Yes | Free if up to 5 authors, up to 20 references and few formatting/English deficiencies. At least 1 figure required. Removed from Web of Science in 2025; no IF. Indexed in PMC | – | OA | Free | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: Free if up to 5 authors, up to 20 references and few formatting/English deficiencies. At least 1 figure required. Removed from Web of Science in 2025; no IF. Indexed in PMC Fees: Free if conditions are met. Otherwise paid editing (average US$400, up to US$1,400) PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Cardiology CasesCardiology · Elsevier (Japanese College of Cardiology) | – | Yes | Under 1,500 words, 80-word learning objective | 1500 | hybrid | Free | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: Under 1,500 words, 80-word learning objective Fees: Standard publication free. OA option available (amount not stated) PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| NMC Case Report JournalNeurosurgery · Japan Neurosurgical Society | – | Yes | 4,000 words / up to 5 pages. Upload IRB approval letter at submission | 4000 | OA | Free | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: 4,000 words / up to 5 pages. Upload IRB approval letter at submission Fees: No APC PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Nippon Medical SchoolGeneral · Medical Association of Nippon Medical School | – | Yes | 3,000 words (including title page, abstract, references and tables) | 3000 | OA | US$67 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: 3,000 words (including title page, abstract, references and tables) Fees: Processing fee ¥10,000 plus page charge ¥10,000/page PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Rural MedicineGeneral · Japanese Association of Rural Medicine | – | Yes | 200-word abstract | – | OA | US$200 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: 200-word abstract Fees: ¥30,000/article. Waived for society members PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Internal Medicine (Tokyo)General | 1.0 | Yes | Case reports welcomed. 100-word abstract; no stated limit on main text or figures/tables | – | OA | US$300 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Article / Case Report / Review / Letter / Pictures in Clinical Medicine Case reports: Case reports welcomed. 100-word abstract; no stated limit on main text or figures/tables Fees: No APC. Non-members pay a US$300 submission fee (waived for members) Reporting guidelines: Declaration of Helsinki, IRB approval Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| BMJ Case ReportsGeneral · BMJ | – | Yes | Submission requires a BMJ Case Reports Fellowship (individual £345/year, unlimited submissions for 12 months). Free with an institutional agreement. Global health report 4,000 words, Images 500 words | 2000 | hybrid | US$450 | ✓ | 47 | |||||||||||
Case reports: Submission requires a BMJ Case Reports Fellowship (individual £345/year, unlimited submissions for 12 months). Free with an institutional agreement. Global health report 4,000 words, Images 500 words Fees: Fellowship £345/year (approx. US$450) includes publication fee. OA option £499 Acceptance rate: 39% PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsOrthopedics · Indian Orthopaedic Research Group | – | Yes | 2,000 words, 350-word abstract, 10-30 references. Ethics committee approval number and consent statement required | 2000 | OA | US$450 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: 2,000 words, 350-word abstract, 10-30 references. Ethics committee approval number and consent statement required Fees: Case report US$450 PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| ACG Case Reports JournalGastroenterology | – | Yes | Case report specialist journal in gastroenterology and hepatology (ACG, fellow-edited). First author must be a resident, fellow, student, non-physician provider or practicing physician. Under 1,000 words, unstructured abstract 100 words, up to 20 references, up to 6 image panels. Consent required | 1000 | OA | US$500 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report / Image / Video Case reports: Case report specialist journal in gastroenterology and hepatology (ACG, fellow-edited). First author must be a resident, fellow, student, non-physician provider or practicing physician. Under 1,000 words, unstructured abstract 100 words, up to 20 references, up to 6 image panels. Consent required Fees: Non-members US$500. Free if the corresponding author is an ACG member Peer review: single-blind PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| JACC: Case ReportsCardiology · Elsevier (ACC) | – | Yes | 1,500 words (including references and figure legends), 50-word abstract, learning objectives required, up to 10 authors | 1500 | OA | US$600 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: 1,500 words (including references and figure legends), 50-word abstract, learning objectives required, up to 10 authors Fees: US$600. 25% discount for ACC members and trainees PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Surgical Case ReportsGastroenterology | 0.7 | Yes | Case report specialist journal. Transferred from SpringerOpen to the Japan Surgical Society (J-STAGE) in 2025 | – | OA | US$630 | ? | 4 | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Case report specialist journal. Transferred from SpringerOpen to the Japan Surgical Society (J-STAGE) in 2025 Fees: Non-members ¥95,000, Japan Surgical Society members ¥30,000 (excluding tax) Peer review: single-blind Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Radiology Case ReportsRadiology · Elsevier (University of Washington) | – | Yes | No JCR impact factor assigned (Scopus CiteScore 1.1). Specialist journal for case reports involving diagnostic imaging. Publishes case reports only. Literature review required. Main text structured as Introduction / Case report / Discussion | – | – | US$660 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report Case reports: No JCR impact factor assigned (Scopus CiteScore 1.1). Specialist journal for case reports involving diagnostic imaging. Publishes case reports only. Literature review required. Main text structured as Introduction / Case report / Discussion Fees: Fully OA. Default license CC BY-NC-ND; can be changed to CC BY after acceptance if required by a funder. APC amount not stated in the guidelines (see the journal's OA page) Reporting guidelines: Not specified (CARE not explicitly stated) Peer review: double-blind; preprints allowed PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| American Journal of Case ReportsGeneral · International Scientific Information (ISI) | 0.8 | Yes | Case report specialist journal. Follows the ICMJE uniform requirements. Strict formatting (Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing, left-aligned; indents, page breaks, line numbers and numbered headings not allowed). Non-compliant manuscripts are returned without peer review. Title page, main text, tables and figures as separate files. SI units; abbreviations not allowed in title or abstract. Reviewer suggestions allowed (final selection by the editorial office). Plagiarism screening at all submission stages (including self-plagiarism; if detected, rejected with no refund of fees paid) | – | – | US$1,100 | ✓ | 45 | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report Case reports: Case report specialist journal. Follows the ICMJE uniform requirements. Strict formatting (Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing, left-aligned; indents, page breaks, line numbers and numbered headings not allowed). Non-compliant manuscripts are returned without peer review. Title page, main text, tables and figures as separate files. SI units; abbreviations not allowed in title or abstract. Reviewer suggestions allowed (final selection by the editorial office). Plagiarism screening at all submission stages (including self-plagiarism; if detected, rejected with no refund of fees paid) Fees: Charged only on acceptance (submission and peer review free). US$1,100. No waivers or discounts by country, affiliation or financial status. Approx. 14 weeks from acceptance to publication PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acute Medicine & SurgeryEmergency | 1.3 | Yes | Only cases of particularly high novelty. Up to 1,500 words (including abstract and references), structured abstract 150 words, up to 3 figures/tables, under 10 references. May be reassigned to Letter | – | OA | US$1,125 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Article / Brief Communication / Case Report / Review / Mini Review / Case Image / Letter Case reports: Only cases of particularly high novelty. Up to 1,500 words (including abstract and references), structured abstract 150 words, up to 3 figures/tables, under 10 references. May be reassigned to Letter Fees: Case report US$1,125, original article US$675 (society covers 70%), Case Image US$500. 3,000-word limit includes abstract and references Reporting guidelines: CONSORT（RCT） Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Case Reports in GastroenterologyGastroenterology | 0.7 | Yes | Case report specialist journal. CARE checklist required, literature review demonstrating novelty required, up to 6 authors. Median 22 weeks to final decision | – | OA | US$1,450 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Single Case / Case Series / Case and Review Case reports: Case report specialist journal. CARE checklist required, literature review demonstrating novelty required, up to 6 authors. Median 22 weeks to final decision Fees: US$1,450 Reporting guidelines: CARE Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsSurgery · Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott) | 0.6 | Yes | Sister OA journal of International Journal of Surgery. Covers all surgical fields. Case Report: main text up to 1,500 words (excluding references), up to 3 figures/tables; structure: structured abstract / Introduction / Presentation of Case / Discussion / Conclusion / Acknowledgements / References. Case Series up to 4,000 words (excluding references). Letter: 750 words, 1 figure/table, 3 authors, up to 10 references. Main text 1.5 line spacing, 10-12pt. Title page as a separate file from the main text (no author information in the main text for double-blind review). References in AMA (JAMA) style with superscript numbers. No trial registration required for case reports and case series | 1500 | – | US$1,500 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report / Case Series / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Sister OA journal of International Journal of Surgery. Covers all surgical fields. Case Report: main text up to 1,500 words (excluding references), up to 3 figures/tables; structure: structured abstract / Introduction / Presentation of Case / Discussion / Conclusion / Acknowledgements / References. Case Series up to 4,000 words (excluding references). Letter: 750 words, 1 figure/table, 3 authors, up to 10 references. Main text 1.5 line spacing, 10-12pt. Title page as a separate file from the main text (no author information in the main text for double-blind review). References in AMA (JAMA) style with superscript numbers. No trial registration required for case reports and case series Fees: Case Report US$1,500 / Case Series US$2,090 (until 31 December 2026). Charged on acceptance, payable by credit card within 30 days. Full waiver for Research4Life Group A countries, 50% waiver for Group B (applied automatically by the corresponding author's country). CC license chosen from 6 options after acceptance Reporting guidelines: Required: SCARE for surgical case reports, CARE for medical case reports, PROCESS or STROBE for case series. Submit the completed checklist as supplementary material and state compliance in the main text Peer review: double-blind PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Respiratory Medicine Case ReportsRespiratory · Elsevier | 0.8 | Yes | Sister OA journal of Respiratory Medicine. Covers clinical case reports in respiratory medicine and case reports based on thoracic ultrasound. Must be of educational and clinical interest to an international readership. No limits on word count, figures/tables or references stated in the guidelines. Submission of Highlights (3-5 items, up to 85 characters each) recommended | – | – | US$1,540 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report Case reports: Sister OA journal of Respiratory Medicine. Covers clinical case reports in respiratory medicine and case reports based on thoracic ultrasound. Must be of educational and clinical interest to an international readership. No limits on word count, figures/tables or references stated in the guidelines. Submission of Highlights (3-5 items, up to 85 characters each) recommended Fees: Fully OA (APC amount not stated in the guidelines; see the journal's OA page) Reporting guidelines: CONSORT (RCTs), ARRIVE (animal studies). CARE not explicitly stated Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Critical CareCritical care | 3.6 | Yes | Up to 2,500 words; signed consent required | – | hybrid | US$1,700 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original research / Brief research reports / Reviews / Case studies / Discussion papers / Study protocols / Letters Case reports: Up to 2,500 words; signed consent required Fees: US$1,700 (ACCCN members US$1,360) Reporting guidelines: EQUATOR checklist required Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Medical Case ReportsGeneral · BMC | 0.8 | Yes | Structured abstract (Background / Case presentation / Conclusions). Patient's ethnic background must be stated in the abstract and case presentation. IF 0.8 | – | OA | US$1,775 | ✓ | 97 | |||||||||||
Case reports: Structured abstract (Background / Case presentation / Conclusions). Patient's ethnic background must be stated in the abstract and case presentation. IF 0.8 Fees: Case report £1,160 / US$1,775 / €1,525 PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Clinical Case ReportsGeneral · Wiley | 0.6 | Yes | Case report specialist journal. Emphasizes the educational message over novelty; common conditions allowed. 1,000-3,000 words, 50-word Key Clinical Message required (abstract optional). Case series up to 3 cases. Consent form required | 3000 | OA | US$1,910 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report / Case Image / Case Video / Case Series (up to 3 cases) / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Case report specialist journal. Emphasizes the educational message over novelty; common conditions allowed. 1,000-3,000 words, 50-word Key Clinical Message required (abstract optional). Case series up to 3 cases. Consent form required Fees: APC applies (see the Wiley OA page; US$1,910 per third-party sites). Waivers for low-income countries only PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Critical Care ExplorationsCritical care | 2.9 | Yes | 800-1,500 words, 150-word abstract, up to 3 figures/tables, CARE checklist, consent required. APC US$1,050 | – | OA | US$2,150 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Clinical Report / Observational/Cohort Study / Narrative Review / Systematic Review / Case Report / Research Report / Quality Improvement Report / Study Protocol / Letter Case reports: 800-1,500 words, 150-word abstract, up to 3 figures/tables, CARE checklist, consent required. APC US$1,050 Fees: Original articles US$2,150; case reports etc. US$950-1,050 (2026) Reporting guidelines: CONSORT / STROBE / PRISMA / TRIPOD / CARE Peer review: single-blind Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Medicine (Baltimore)General · Wolters Kluwer | 2.0 | Yes | Case report is a formal article type. Consent statement following CARE guidelines required. Novelty and impact are not assessed (scientific and ethical soundness only) | – | OA | US$2,250 | ✓ | 30 | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Study / Narrative Review / Case Report / Study Protocol / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Case report is a formal article type. Consent statement following CARE guidelines required. Novelty and impact are not assessed (scientific and ethical soundness only) Fees: Original articles and case reports US$2,250, Narrative Review US$1,750. Waivers for low- and middle-income countries Reporting guidelines: CARE (case reports), various EQUATOR guidelines PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Clinical Medicine (RCP)General · Elsevier (Royal College of Physicians) | 3.9 | Yes | Three case report sections: Acute medical care (150-word abstract, 1,000-word main text, 1 figure/table, 5 references; acute cases from ED to ward in case-based discussion format; complexity required, e.g. diagnostic uncertainty, multimorbidity, ethical dilemmas; 4-6 learning points) / Lessons of the month (150 words, 1,000 words, 4 figures/tables, 10 references) / Images of the month (no abstract, 500 words, 4 figures/tables, 5 references). All require clear educational value. CARE guideline compliance plus completed CARE checklist attached; statement of written consent in the main text required | 1000 | OA | US$2,400 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Full Length Article (Original research) / Review (narrative / systematic) / Concise guidance / CME (invited) / Quality improvement / Opinion / Acute medical care (case-based discussion) / Lessons of the month / Images of the month / Foundation column / Lectures (invited) / Conference report (invited) / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Three case report sections: Acute medical care (150-word abstract, 1,000-word main text, 1 figure/table, 5 references; acute cases from ED to ward in case-based discussion format; complexity required, e.g. diagnostic uncertainty, multimorbidity, ethical dilemmas; 4-6 learning points) / Lessons of the month (150 words, 1,000 words, 4 figures/tables, 10 references) / Images of the month (no abstract, 500 words, 4 figures/tables, 5 references). All require clear educational value. CARE guideline compliance plus completed CARE checklist attached; statement of written consent in the main text required Fees: Fully gold OA since January 2024. RCP members and fellows get a 100% waiver after acceptance (membership number must be provided). 3,000-word limit for original articles excludes tables, figure legends and references. Structured abstract: Study Objective / Design / Setting / Participants / Interventions / Main Outcome Measure(s) / Results / Conclusions. Highlights (3-5 items, 85 characters each) required; Graphical Abstract required for original articles and reviews. Review: 150-word abstract, 3,000 words, 4 figures/tables, 50 references Reporting guidelines: EQUATOR required (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE, COREQ, SQUIRE 2.0, CHEERS, SAMPL). RCTs must state the trial registration number in Methods Peer review: double-blind; preprints not allowed PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency MedicineEmergency | 3.6 | Yes | Novelty criteria apply (rare adverse effects, atypical presentations, etc.). CARE recommended; consent required | – | OA | US$2,690 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Research / Review / Case Report / Comment / Study Protocol / Guideline Case reports: Novelty criteria apply (rare adverse effects, atypical presentations, etc.). CARE recommended; consent required Fees: £1,990 / US$2,690 / €2,290 + VAT Reporting guidelines: CONSORT / STROBE Peer review: single-blind Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| PancreatologyGastroenterology | 3.9 | Yes | Accepted in Rapid communication format | – | hybrid | US$3,000 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original articles / Rapid communications / Review / Letters / Case reports Case reports: Accepted in Rapid communication format Fees: US$3,000 Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Frontiers in MedicineGeneral · Frontiers | 3.6 | Yes | Only cases that substantially advance the field. Title must be 'Case Report: ...'; CARE checklist attached | 3000 | OA | US$3,100 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: Only cases that substantially advance the field. Title must be 'Case Report: ...'; CARE checklist attached Fees: B-type CHF 2,500 (approx. US$3,100) PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| BMC SurgerySurgery · BMC | 2.4 | Yes | Case report / Case series listed as article types. IF 2.4 | – | OA | US$3,190 | ✓ | 16 | |||||||||||
Case reports: Case report / Case series listed as article types. IF 2.4 Fees: £2,390 / US$3,190 / €2,690 PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| International Journal of Emergency MedicineEmergency | 1.9 | Yes | Up to 1,500 words, 350-word abstract (Background / Case presentation / Conclusions), consent required | – | OA | US$3,190 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Research / Brief Report / Review / Case Report / Image / Educational Advances / Practice Innovations Case reports: Up to 1,500 words, 350-word abstract (Background / Case presentation / Conclusions), consent required Fees: £2,390 / US$3,190 / €2,690 + VAT Reporting guidelines: CONSORT（RCT） Peer review: single-blind Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| BMC GastroenterologyGastroenterology | 3.2 | Yes | Case Report is an article type | – | OA | US$3,390 | ? | 11 | |||||||||||
Article types: Research article / Study protocol / Review / Systematic Review / Case Report / Comment Case reports: Case Report is an article type Fees: £2,590 / US$3,390 / €2,890 Peer review: single-blind Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| European Heart Journal - Case ReportsCardiology · Oxford University Press (ESC) | 0.7 | Yes | Up to 1,200 words, structured abstract, up to 5 authors, 2-3 learning points. IF 0.7 | 1200 | OA | US$3,625 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: Up to 1,200 words, structured abstract, up to 5 authors, 2-3 learning points. IF 0.7 Fees: US$3,625. ESC members 30-40% discount. Covered by Read & Publish PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Surgical Case ReportsSurgery · Oxford University Press | 0.5 | Yes | Case report: 1,000 words, 15 references, 10 images. Case series: 2,000 words, 25 references. Indexed in PMC. IF 0.5 | 1000 | OA | US$3,625 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: Case report: 1,000 words, 15 references, 10 images. Case series: 2,000 words, 25 references. Indexed in PMC. IF 0.5 Fees: OUP fee page lists US$3,625 (20% discount for society members). Third-party sites list US$945 (unverified) PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Oxford Medical Case ReportsGeneral · Oxford University Press | 0.6 | Yes | Up to 1,000 words (excluding abstract), 3-6 keywords. Indexed in PMC. IF 0.6. Consent statement required | 1000 | OA | US$3,625 | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Case reports: Up to 1,000 words (excluding abstract), 3-6 keywords. Indexed in PMC. IF 0.6. Consent statement required Fees: OUP fee page lists US$3,625 (20% discount for society members). Third-party sites list US$1,180 (unverified) PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| World Journal of GastroenterologyGastroenterology | 7.7 | Yes | Case Report is an article type. CARE recommended | – | OA | US$3,668 | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Review / Minireview / Retrospective Study / Observational Study / Randomized Controlled Trial / Basic Study / Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis / Case Report / Letter Case reports: Case Report is an article type. CARE recommended Fees: Standard US$3,668; Young Scholar US$3,353 Reporting guidelines: CONSORT / STROBE / PRISMA / CARE (recommended) Peer review: single-blind Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Clinical Journal of GastroenterologyGastroenterology | 0.8 | Yes | Primarily a case report journal. Original cases with educational value welcomed. 200-word abstract, up to 10 authors, up to 9 cases | – | hybrid | US$4,290 | ? | 3 | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Reports / Clinical Reviews / Letters to the Editor Case reports: Primarily a case report journal. Original cases with educational value welcomed. 200-word abstract, up to 10 authors, up to 9 cases Fees: Free under the subscription model. Open Choice £2,790 / US$4,290 Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| American Journal of Emergency MedicineEmergency · Elsevier | 2.9 | Yes | ED cases only. Unstructured abstract up to 250 words; up to 5 authors. Ultrasound case reports generally not allowed | 1500 | – | – | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Contribution / Brief Report / Review / Case Report / Correspondence / Letter to the Editor Case reports: ED cases only. Unstructured abstract up to 250 words; up to 5 authors. Ultrasound case reports generally not allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Critical Care and ResuscitationCritical care · Elsevier | 3.2 | Yes | Unstructured abstract up to 100 words summarizing the case and why it is noteworthy | 2500 | – | – | ? | 42 | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Article / Survey / Structured Review / Meta-analysis / Review / Case Report / Point of View / Editorial / Pro-con Debate / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Unstructured abstract up to 100 words summarizing the case and why it is noteworthy Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diabetology InternationalEndocrinology · Springer (Japan Diabetes Society) | 1.1 | Yes | Up to 5 printed pages (approx. 3,600 words, including references), up to 2 figures/tables, literature review required. Indexed in PMC. IF 1.1 | 3600 | hybrid | – | ✓ | 18 | |||||||||||
Case reports: Up to 5 printed pages (approx. 3,600 words, including references), up to 2 figures/tables, literature review required. Indexed in PMC. IF 1.1 Fees: Free under the subscription model. Open Choice fee not stated PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case ReportsEndocrinology · Bioscientifica | – | Yes | Case report specialist journal in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism (Society for Endocrinology). Dedicated template required, consent form required, patient's perspective welcomed. Peer review decision usually within 1 month | – | OA | – | ✓ | 30 | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report Case reports: Case report specialist journal in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism (Society for Endocrinology). Dedicated template required, consent form required, patient's perspective welcomed. Peer review decision usually within 1 month Fees: APC invoiced on publication (fee on a separate page). Society member discount available Peer review: single-blind PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| European Journal of Gastroenterology & HepatologyGastroenterology | 2.1 | Yes | Case report is a formal article type. Up to 3,500 words, unstructured abstract. Consent statement required | 3500 | hybrid | – | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Review / Original Paper / Short Article / Case Report / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Case report is a formal article type. Up to 3,500 words, unstructured abstract. Consent statement required Fees: OA fee per the Wolters Kluwer price list. Short article 2,500 words, Letter 1,500 words Reporting guidelines: ICMJE; trial registration required Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| IDCasesInfectious diseases · Elsevier | 0.9 | Yes | Specialist journal for single cases and case series in infectious diseases. Reports from veterinary and zoonotic perspectives also accepted. Structure: Cover Page / Abstract / Introduction / Case / Discussion / Acknowledgements / COI / References. Image-based Case Illustrated section: main text up to 400 words, under 5 references (identifiable clinical images require patient permission). Mayo Clinic and HIV editions of Curated Case Reports are invited | 2500 | – | – | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report / Case Illustrated / Curated Case Reports (invited) Case reports: Specialist journal for single cases and case series in infectious diseases. Reports from veterinary and zoonotic perspectives also accepted. Structure: Cover Page / Abstract / Introduction / Case / Discussion / Acknowledgements / COI / References. Image-based Case Illustrated section: main text up to 400 words, under 5 references (identifiable clinical images require patient permission). Mayo Clinic and HIV editions of Curated Case Reports are invited Fees: Fully OA (APC amount not stated in the guidelines; see the journal's OA page) Reporting guidelines: CONSORT (RCTs). CARE not explicitly stated Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| JACEP OpenEmergency | 2.3 | Yes | Up to 1,500 words, 250-word abstract, up to 2 figures/tables. Limited to unreported or unusual cases (old Wiley rules; now transferred to Elsevier) | – | OA | – | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Research / Brief Report / Review / Systematic Review / Clinical Concepts / Case Report / Images in EM / Videos in EM / Letter Case reports: Up to 1,500 words, 250-word abstract, up to 2 figures/tables. Limited to unreported or unusual cases (old Wiley rules; now transferred to Elsevier) Fees: APC applies (amount on a separate page) Reporting guidelines: CONSORT required; STROBE/STARD/PRISMA recommended Peer review: double-blind; preprints allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of Emergency MedicineEmergency · Elsevier | 1.6 | Yes | Case Presentations category available. Main text in 4 parts: Introduction / Case Report / Discussion / Why should an emergency physician be aware of this?; abstract uses the same headings | – | – | – | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Contribution / Clinical Communication / Selected Topics / Techniques and Procedures / Case Presentation / Visual Diagnosis in Emergency Medicine / Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine / Editorial / Letter to the Editor Case reports: Case Presentations category available. Main text in 4 parts: Introduction / Case Report / Discussion / Why should an emergency physician be aware of this?; abstract uses the same headings Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Journal of General and Family MedicineGeneral · Wiley (Japan Primary Care Association) | – | Yes | Case report: 1,000 words, unstructured abstract 100 words, 2 figures/tables, 10 references. Clinical or educational significance required. Consent statement required | 1000 | OA | – | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Review / Original Article / Preliminary Communication / Case Report / Clinical Image / Clinical Problem Solving / Research Letter Case reports: Case report: 1,000 words, unstructured abstract 100 words, 2 figures/tables, 10 references. Clinical or educational significance required. Consent statement required Fees: APC: see the Wiley OA page. Discount for Japan Primary Care Association members (1 year or more). No submission fee Reporting guidelines: CONSORT / PRISMA Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Prehospital Emergency CareEmergency | 2.0 | Yes | As Case Conference. Unstructured abstract 350 words, consent required | – | hybrid | – | ? | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Original Research / Preliminary Report / Case Conference / Position Paper / Systematic Review / Letter Case reports: As Case Conference. Unstructured abstract 350 words, consent required Fees: Open Select fee: see the T&F APC finder Reporting guidelines: EQUATOR Peer review: single-blind; preprints allowed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
| Respirology Case ReportsRespiratory · Wiley (APSR) | – | Yes | Case report specialist journal (APSR). Main text 900 words (1,500 words for 2 cases), 150-word abstract, 5 references, up to 2 figures and 2 tables. Dedicated template and consent form required. Indexed in PMC | 900 | OA | – | ✓ | – | |||||||||||
Article types: Case Report / Case Series / Clinical Image / Case Video / Clinical Trial Protocol Case reports: Case report specialist journal (APSR). Main text 900 words (1,500 words for 2 cases), 150-word abstract, 5 references, up to 2 figures and 2 tables. Dedicated template and consent form required. Indexed in PMC Fees: APC: see the Wiley OA page. APSR member discount available PubMed: indexed Open the Guide for Authors → | |||||||||||||||||||
“Yes” = case reports are a formal article type. “Limited” = only short formats such as Image, Letter or Clinical Note, or accepted by exception. APC is the publication charge (hybrid journals are usually free under the subscription model). Many Japanese society journals offer member discounts.
Yes. Cureus (free within its conditions, indexed in PMC), JMA Journal, NMC Case Report Journal, Journal of Cardiology Cases (free under the subscription model) and Internal Medicine (submission fee waived for members of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine), among others. ACG Case Reports Journal is free for ACG members, and Journal of Rural Medicine is free for society members.
Yes. Intensive Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Journal of Gastroenterology, Liver International, American Journal of Gastroenterology and many other major journals have stopped accepting case reports and take only short formats such as Images or Letters. Dedicated case-report journals in each field (ACG Case Reports Journal, Clinical Case Reports, JACC: Case Reports and others) have taken their place.
Dedicated OA case-report journals charge roughly US$500–2,000 (JACC: Case Reports US$600, Journal of Medical Case Reports US$1,775, Case Reports in Gastroenterology US$1,450). Japanese society journals are often free or charge the equivalent of a few hundred US dollars; broad-scope OA journals such as Medicine and Frontiers in Medicine charge US$2,000–3,000.
The CARE guidelines (CAse REport guidelines). Journal of Medical Case Reports, Case Reports in Gastroenterology, European Heart Journal – Case Reports and Frontiers in Medicine, among others, require the checklist. Written patient consent is required by almost every journal.
See also the guide on choosing a target journal. Always check the official author guidelines before you submit. Last updated September 2026.