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View article: Challenges in the management of advanced rhabdomyosarcoma of the shoulder in a teenage boy: A case report
Challenges in the management of advanced rhabdomyosarcoma of the shoulder in a teenage boy: A case report Open
•Late presentation of rhabdomyosarcoma due to sociocultural and economic barriers.•Limited diagnostic resources challenge timely cancer detection in low-income settings.•Prolonged antibiotic use raises concern for antimicrobial resistance …
View article: backend=biber, style=numeric, sorting=none ]biblatex Metachromatic Leukodystrophy in Tanzania: A Case Study Highlighting Diagnostic Dilemmas and Clinical Implications
backend=biber, style=numeric, sorting=none ]biblatex Metachromatic Leukodystrophy in Tanzania: A Case Study Highlighting Diagnostic Dilemmas and Clinical Implications Open
View article: Intramedullary Schwannoma of the Conus Medullaris Presenting With Progressive Paraparesis: A Rare Case From a Resource‐Limited Setting
Intramedullary Schwannoma of the Conus Medullaris Presenting With Progressive Paraparesis: A Rare Case From a Resource‐Limited Setting Open
Intramedullary schwannomas of the conus medullaris are exceptionally rare, accounting for less than 1% of all spinal schwannomas. Their clinical presentation is often nonspecific, and radiological features closely mimic more common intrame…
View article: Intramedullary Schwannoma of the Conus Medullaris Presenting with Progressive Paraparesis: A Rare Case from a Resource-Limited Setting
Intramedullary Schwannoma of the Conus Medullaris Presenting with Progressive Paraparesis: A Rare Case from a Resource-Limited Setting Open
View article: Giant Bladder Diverticulum in A Female Infant Mimicking Intraperitoneal Mass
Giant Bladder Diverticulum in A Female Infant Mimicking Intraperitoneal Mass Open
Urinary bladder diverticula can be either primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) and are more commonly observed in males, sometimes in association with syndromes. The condition presents with a wide range of symptoms, while some cases…
View article: A rare case of low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of the thigh: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in a resource-limited setting
A rare case of low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of the thigh: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in a resource-limited setting Open
View article: Beyond the ordinary: primary breast lymphoma with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Beyond the ordinary: primary breast lymphoma with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Open
Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is a rare neoplasm, accounting for ˂1% of all breast cancers. Most cases are of B-cell phenotype and typically present as a painless breast mass. Imaging findings are often non-specific, mimicking benign patho…
View article: Tapeworm‐Induced Eosinophilic Colitis: A Case Report
Tapeworm‐Induced Eosinophilic Colitis: A Case Report Open
Eosinophilic colitis is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) pathology characterised by abnormal eosinophilic infiltration into the digestive tract’s mucosa. It can present as a primary disorder or as a secondary manifestation, with a wide range o…
View article: Clinical Profile and Outcome of Pancreatic Head Malignancies Among Patients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital – A Seven-year Retrospective Review
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Pancreatic Head Malignancies Among Patients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital – A Seven-year Retrospective Review Open
Background: Malignancies of the head of the pancreas pose a significant global challenge due to their late presentation and the disease's aggressive nature. Modifiable risk factors, such as obesity, cigarette smoking, and alcohol consumpti…
View article: A Large Thoracolumbosacral Meningomyelocele From Northern Tanzania: A Case Report
A Large Thoracolumbosacral Meningomyelocele From Northern Tanzania: A Case Report Open
Meningomyelocele and meningocele are types of neural tube defects, which are congenital abnormalities of the spine and spinal cord. These conditions are frequently encountered by pediatric neurosurgeons worldwide and represent a significan…
View article: Negative appendectomy: a 3-year hospital-based cross-sectional study from Northern Tanzania
Negative appendectomy: a 3-year hospital-based cross-sectional study from Northern Tanzania Open
Background: Despite technological advancements in clinical medicine, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains a challenge owing to its divergent presentation. For years, the Alvarado score has been the mainstay for the clinical diagnosi…
View article: A unique presentation of metaplastic breast carcinoma, <scp>NOS</scp> : A case report
A unique presentation of metaplastic breast carcinoma, <span>NOS</span> : A case report Open
Key Clinical Message A rare form of invasive breast carcinoma, NOS, also known as matrix‐producing carcinoma made up of epithelial and mesenchymal components. Usually, they are triple negative and clinically aggressive and respond poorly t…
View article: Chest tube thoracostomy: A simple life-saving procedure with potential hazardous risks
Chest tube thoracostomy: A simple life-saving procedure with potential hazardous risks Open
Chest tube thoracostomy is an invasive life-saving procedure performed across various clinical ranks and sub-specialties. It has potential life-threatening risks and complications therefore clinicians should be well trained to identify suc…
View article: Burr hole as a management for extra axial hematomas in a low-resource setting
Burr hole as a management for extra axial hematomas in a low-resource setting Open
View article: Pancreatic pseudocyst as a cause for gastric outlet obstruction
Pancreatic pseudocyst as a cause for gastric outlet obstruction Open
The pancreatic pseudocyst contains pancreatic enzymes encapsulated by a non‐epithelialized wall. They are rare in the pediatric population and are mostly a result of pancreatic trauma: extrinsic, or intrinsic. Management options include co…
View article: Giant pedunculated lipofibroma of the thigh
Giant pedunculated lipofibroma of the thigh Open
Pedunculated lipofibroma is a rare form of nevus lipomatous cutaneous superficialis. They are usually solitary lesions found around the thighs, buttocks and trunk; thought to have a predilection for pressure areas. There are two types of l…
View article: Valentino’s syndrome: a bizarre clinical presentation
Valentino’s syndrome: a bizarre clinical presentation Open
A perforated peptic or duodenal ulcer may cause an unusual expression of right lower quadrant pain. In Valentino’s syndrome, the chemical fluid from the ulcer flows via the right paracolic gutter to the right iliac fossa, causing peritonea…
View article: Tailgut cyst mimicking second anal opening in an infant
Tailgut cyst mimicking second anal opening in an infant Open
Tailgut cysts are rare tumors of embryonic remnant located in the retrorectal space. They are mostly asymptomatic hence diagnosis is incidental. They at times present with unspecific symptoms therefore are often misdiagnosed. Radiological …
View article: Gallbladder perforation: An uncommon cause of peritonitis in a child
Gallbladder perforation: An uncommon cause of peritonitis in a child Open
Clinicians should keep gallbladder perforation in mind as a differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in children although uncommon.
View article: Aortic aneurysm: An uncommon cause of dysphagia
Aortic aneurysm: An uncommon cause of dysphagia Open
Dysphagia is a serious symptom and requires urgent investigations and prompt diagnosis to initiate appropriate therapy. Dysphagia aortica is a rare entity described as difficulty in swallowing due to external compression by the aorta. The …
View article: Foley catheter used for peritoneal dialysis
Foley catheter used for peritoneal dialysis Open
In developing countries surgical management can be challenging due to lack of standard resources hence surgeons should adapt to the available resources to serve the purpose in the appropriate management.Herein we share our experience with …