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View article: Scannographic Diagnosis of an Inguinal Hernia of the Bladder: A Case Report
Scannographic Diagnosis of an Inguinal Hernia of the Bladder: A Case Report Open
Inguinal hernias with bladder involvement are rare but can cause serious issues like urinary obstruction. This report details a 65-year-old man with a history of right inguinal hernia repairs who presented with anuria and a right scrotal m…
View article: Cavernous Hemangioma of the Orbit: Case Report
Cavernous Hemangioma of the Orbit: Case Report Open
Cavernous hemangiomas of the orbit are rare vascular tumors, often asymptomatic at first. We present the case of a 56-year-old woman who developed left unilateral exophthalmos and a decrease in visual acuity over 12 months. Examination rev…
View article: An Uncommon Cause of Peritonitis: Perforation of Undiagnosed Gastric Cancer
An Uncommon Cause of Peritonitis: Perforation of Undiagnosed Gastric Cancer Open
Gastric cancer, while common, rarely presents as an acute surgical emergency, with perforation occurring in less than 5% of cases. This report details a 53-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting, leading to a diagnosi…
View article: A Case of Chronic Back Pain: Revealing Complete Ureteral Duplicity in an Adult Woman
A Case of Chronic Back Pain: Revealing Complete Ureteral Duplicity in an Adult Woman Open
Ureteral duplication is a rare congenital anomaly, often diagnosed incidentally, characterized by the presence of two distinct ureters draining a single kidney. This condition can lead to complications such as vesicoureteral reflux or uppe…
View article: Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report
Takayasu Arteritis in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report Open
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects large vessels like the aorta, mainly in women under 40, particularly of Asian descent. Its exact cause is unknown but is linked to cell-mediated infla…
View article: Klippel-Feil Syndrome Associated with Sprengel's Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
Klippel-Feil Syndrome Associated with Sprengel's Syndrome: A Rare Case Report Open
Klippel-Feil Syndrome (KFS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the fusion of cervical vertebrae, often associated with other anomalies such as Sprengel's deformity. We report the case of a 61-year-old female patient presenting …
View article: Re-Expansion Pulmonary Edema Post-Pneumothorax
Re-Expansion Pulmonary Edema Post-Pneumothorax Open
Vacuum pulmonary edema is a rare yet potentially serious complication, associated with a mortality rate of 15 to 20%. It typically arises as an uncommon consequence of draining a pneumothorax or pleural effusion, presenting with symptoms s…
View article: Intussusception in Adults with Small Intestine Lipoma
Intussusception in Adults with Small Intestine Lipoma Open
The intussusception is rare in adults. It has diverse etiologies; in most cases, it is secondary to a benign or malignant tumor. The lipoma on intussusception remains exceptional. Imaging mainly dominated by ultrasound and CT scan allows a…
View article: Reversible Bilateral Basal Ganglia Lesions Due to Multifactorial Toxic-Metabolic Disorders
Reversible Bilateral Basal Ganglia Lesions Due to Multifactorial Toxic-Metabolic Disorders Open
Bilateral basal ganglia lesions can arise from a diverse range of causes, such as metabolic imbalances, toxic exposure, degenerative conditions, vascular events, inflammatory processes, infections, and tumors. We present a case involving a…
View article: Schizencephaly: A Rare Cause of Late-Onset Epilepsy in an Adult
Schizencephaly: A Rare Cause of Late-Onset Epilepsy in an Adult Open
Schizencephaly is a rare congenital brain malformation characterized by a cleft that extends through the entire cerebral hemisphere, from the lateral ventricle to the cerebral cortex. This condition can result from both genetic and environ…
View article: Ruptured Pseudoaneurysm of the Gastroduodenal Artery Revealed by Massive Digestive Hemorrhage: Haemostasias by Embolization
Ruptured Pseudoaneurysm of the Gastroduodenal Artery Revealed by Massive Digestive Hemorrhage: Haemostasias by Embolization Open
Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare vascular complication, often asymptomatic. However, if the aneurysm ruptures, the prognosis is poor with mortality rates reaching 40%. We report the case of a 30-year-old patient, who underwen…
View article: Lipoma of the Corpus Callosum: Case Report
Lipoma of the Corpus Callosum: Case Report Open
Lipomas of the corpus callosum are rare congenital lesions, representing about 5% of tumors in this area. They are typically asymptomatic and often discovered incidentally. A case of a 74-year-old patient with altered consciousness showed …