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View article: A Giant Dermatofibrosarcoma of Darier-Ferrand of the Abdominal Wall: A Surgical Management Challenge
A Giant Dermatofibrosarcoma of Darier-Ferrand of the Abdominal Wall: A Surgical Management Challenge Open
Darier-Ferrand dermatofibrosarcoma is a rare skin tumor, generally diagnosed late, given its character, its slow and painless evolution as well as its lack of awareness by practitioners. After histological confirmation, treatment is planne…
View article: A Case Report of a Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen: Idiopathic Omental Torsion
A Case Report of a Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen: Idiopathic Omental Torsion Open
Among the causes of acute abdomen encountered in the emergency room, omental pathology remains rare and is little known by practitioners. Idiopathic omental torsion is part of it, whether primary or secondary, its clinical presentation is …
View article: RAS Mutations Predict Recurrence-Free Survival and Recurrence Patterns in Colon Cancer: A Unicenter Study in Morocco
RAS Mutations Predict Recurrence-Free Survival and Recurrence Patterns in Colon Cancer: A Unicenter Study in Morocco Open
Purpose To date, only a few studies have investigated the role of molecular alterations in cancer recurrence. This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the impact of molecular alterations on the time and site of recurrence in patients with …
View article: Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Trans Epiploic Hernia in a Young Man: A Case Report
Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Trans Epiploic Hernia in a Young Man: A Case Report Open
Introduction: A strangulated hernia is a surgical emergency. Hernia strangulation is manifested by a hard, painful and irreducible inguinal swelling and requires emergency surgical treatment. In some cases, it can be revealed by pathology;…
View article: Strangulated Inguinal Hernia Revealed by Appendicular Peritonitis: Case Report
Strangulated Inguinal Hernia Revealed by Appendicular Peritonitis: Case Report Open
Introduction: A strangulated hernia is a surgical emergency. Hernia strangulation is manifested by a hard, painful and irreducible inguinal swelling and requires emergency surgical treatment. In some cases, it can be revealed by pathology;…
View article: Strangled Rectal Prolapse: Case Report
Strangled Rectal Prolapse: Case Report Open
Introduction: Rectal prolapse (RP) is an uncommon perineal disease. It is defined as a complete protrusion or intussusception of the rectum through the anus. It generally affects children and the elderly. Its occurrence in young adults is …
View article: The Silent Killer: A Case Report of Delayed Diagnosis and Successful Treatment of Pancreatic Trauma
The Silent Killer: A Case Report of Delayed Diagnosis and Successful Treatment of Pancreatic Trauma Open
Hepatic abscesses are suppurated cavities caused by the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms within the liver parenchyma.This condition is relatively uncommon, with an estimated incidence of 2.3 to 3.6 cases per 100,000 people yea…
View article: Small bowel carcinoid tumor causing intestinal ischemia: A case report with review of the literature
Small bowel carcinoid tumor causing intestinal ischemia: A case report with review of the literature Open
Background: Intestinal carcinoid tumors are well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors that are capable of secreting bioactive hormones and/or amines; These tumors are uncommon but are the most common primary tumors of the small intestine. …
View article: Pseudoaneurysm of the Cystic Artery Due to Lithiasic Cholecystitis: A Case Report
Pseudoaneurysm of the Cystic Artery Due to Lithiasic Cholecystitis: A Case Report Open
We report a rare case of a 71-year-old woman with a pseudoaneurysm of the cystic artery due to lithiasic cholecystitis. She benefited from embolization of the pseudoaneurysm with good evolution.
View article: Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Caused By Transmesenteric Hernia Strangulation In A Young Man: A Case Report.
Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Caused By Transmesenteric Hernia Strangulation In A Young Man: A Case Report. Open
We report a rare case of a 20 year old patient with a transmesenteric hernia leading to small bowel obstruction and intestinal necrosis. An intestinal resection removed the necrotic portion and the mesenteric defect. Then, an immediate end…
View article: Prognostic Impact of Tumor Budding on Moroccan Colon Cancer Patients
Prognostic Impact of Tumor Budding on Moroccan Colon Cancer Patients Open
Background. Tumor budding is now emerging as one of the robust and promising histological factors that play an important role in colon cancer. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between tumor budding and tumor clinicopa…
View article: Lymph Nodes With Germinal Centers Are Not Associated With Tumor Response After Neoadjuvant Treatment in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Lymph Nodes With Germinal Centers Are Not Associated With Tumor Response After Neoadjuvant Treatment in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Open
In patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, neoadjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy followed by total mesorectal excision as a standard of care. We aimed to explore the number, size, germinal centers, extracapsular invasion of l…
View article: Non-Surgical Pneumoperitoneum: Exceptional Situation of Multiple Etiologies
Non-Surgical Pneumoperitoneum: Exceptional Situation of Multiple Etiologies Open
Pneumoperitoneum is usually related to the perforation of an abdominal viscus and requires immediate surgery.However, rare cases of spontaneous pneumoperitoneum occur outside of this context.Etiologies are multiples, and the approach is co…
View article: Perineal Hernia another Complication That Influences the Quality of Life after Amputation of the Rectum: Case Report
Perineal Hernia another Complication That Influences the Quality of Life after Amputation of the Rectum: Case Report Open
Introduction: Perineal eventration or perineal hernia is a protrusion of the pelvic floor containing intra-abdominal viscera. The occurrence of postoperative perineal hernia after abdominoperineal resection (APR) is rare, but has increased…
View article: Giant Fecaloma Causing Intestinal Obstruction and Urinary Retention: Rare Case Report
Giant Fecaloma Causing Intestinal Obstruction and Urinary Retention: Rare Case Report Open
Fecaloma is a mass of hardened feces impacted mostly in left colon and rectum. Several causes of fecalomas have been described in literature, of which chronic constipation. It is a common pathology in elderly patients. The non-specific cli…
View article: A Rare Case of Mesenteric Trauma after a Clandestine Abortion in Morocco
A Rare Case of Mesenteric Trauma after a Clandestine Abortion in Morocco Open
In Morocco abortion is illegal; this is why the termination of pregnancy is performed in unsafe conditions which may lead to uterine perforation, mesenteric trauma, uncontrolled hemorrhage and even death. The small bowel is the most common…
View article: Angiocholitis due to Hydatid Cyst of the liver fistulized in the bile ducts: Comparative study between surgical treatment and endoscopic treatment
Angiocholitis due to Hydatid Cyst of the liver fistulized in the bile ducts: Comparative study between surgical treatment and endoscopic treatment Open
Background: Liver hydatid is a parasitic disease considered benign but can become dangerous because of its complications. The fistula in biliary tract remains one of the most feared complications by its frequency, morbidity and mortality.M…
View article: Coexistence of Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma and Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Case Report and Review of the Literature
Coexistence of Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma and Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Small bowel tumors are rare, rating between 1% and 6% of all gastrointestinal tumors [1]. The association of small bowel tumor is reported in Crohn's disease (CD) [2]. We report a case of a 40-year-old female patient with a history of Hemo…
View article: Intra Operative Incidental Finding of a Proximal Jejunal Diverticulum: A Case Report
Intra Operative Incidental Finding of a Proximal Jejunal Diverticulum: A Case Report Open
Diverticulosis of the small intestine in adults is rare [1], it is much less frequent in the jejunum than in the colon [2], the main complication of jejunal diverticulosis is perforation. We report the case of a 68-year-old patient in whom…
View article: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis: Rare Cause of Pneumoperitoneum. Case Report and Review of Literature
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis: Rare Cause of Pneumoperitoneum. Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Case ReportPneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is low incidence disease, with atypical symptoms and imaging manifestations making it hard to diagnose.It is characterized by the presence of gas in the mucosa or submucosa of the digesti…
View article: Intra-Appendicular Metallic Foreign Body: Case Report and Review of Literature
Intra-Appendicular Metallic Foreign Body: Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Case ReportIntra-appendicular foreign bodies are rare incidences that can lead to appendicitis.We report the case of a 24 year old female patient who was diagnosed an appendicular syndrome one week after accidental ingestion of a pin, henc…
View article: Mesenteric Panniculitis: Case Report
Mesenteric Panniculitis: Case Report Open
Introduction: Mesenteric panniculitis is a nonspecific inflammatory process affecting the fatty tissue at the root of the mesentery.It is characterized by the association of inflammation, necrosis or fibrosis involving the adipose tissue o…
View article: Spigelian Hernia: A Cases Report
Spigelian Hernia: A Cases Report Open
Case ReportIntroduction: Spigelian hernias or lateral ventral hernia are rare defects of the abdominal wall usually appearing between the abdominal muscles, lateral to the rectus abdominis and through a debilitated Spigelian aponeurosis.It…
View article: Mutation status and prognostic value of KRAS and NRAS mutations in Moroccan colon cancer patients: A first report
Mutation status and prognostic value of KRAS and NRAS mutations in Moroccan colon cancer patients: A first report Open
This study aimed to estimate the incidence of KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF mutations in the Moroccan population, and investigate the associations of KRAS and NRAS gene mutations with clinicopathological characteristics and their prognosis value. T…
View article: Abdominal Textiloma, 10 Years after an Appendectomy: Case Report
Abdominal Textiloma, 10 Years after an Appendectomy: Case Report Open
Case ReportTextiloma commonly refers to a foreign textile body (compress or surgical field), left involuntarily during a surgical intervention.Its preoperative diagnosis remains difficult due to the absence of pathognomonic clinical and ra…