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View article: Coexistence of 21 Hydroxylase Deficiency and Autoimmune Adrenalitis: A Case Report
Coexistence of 21 Hydroxylase Deficiency and Autoimmune Adrenalitis: A Case Report Open
21-Hydroxylase deficiency (21 OHD) is the most common cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Despite its relative frequency, many aspects of this disease are understudied. The aim of our case report was to highlight the association…
View article: Psychological vulnerability and problematic psychotropic drug use among medical residents: exploring the relationship
Psychological vulnerability and problematic psychotropic drug use among medical residents: exploring the relationship Open
Introduction Psychological vulnerability and problematic psychotropic drug use among medical residents are critical and intricate areas of study in the field of healthcare and mental well-being. This topic looks into the potential links be…
View article: Neurological Characteristics of Allgrove Syndrome: A Case Series
Neurological Characteristics of Allgrove Syndrome: A Case Series Open
Purpose: Allgrove syndrome, also known as “triple A” syndrome, is characterized by adrenal insufficiency, achalasia, and alacrimia. When neurological signs are also present, the condition is referred to as “4 A” syndrome.Methods: We conduc…
View article: Insulinoma with equivocal imaging
Insulinoma with equivocal imaging Open
Summary A 55-year-old patient was admitted to our department for the management of a repetitive alteration of consciousness. Biological investigation results were consistent with endogenous hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. Insulinoma was the…
View article: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: an unusual cause of Diabetes Insipidus
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: an unusual cause of Diabetes Insipidus Open
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare clinical condition of the mononuclear phagocyte system caused by abnormal clonal proliferation of aberrant histiocytes or Langerhans cells . We describe this by reporting a case of a 28-year-ol…
View article: Case report: Management challenges of late diagnosed 17‐alpha hydroxylase deficiency
Case report: Management challenges of late diagnosed 17‐alpha hydroxylase deficiency Open
Herein we report the intriguing case of a 42‐year‐old woman presenting with grade three hypertension, severe hypokalemia and primary amenorrhea, which revealed to be the complete form of 17 alphahydroxylase deficiency. We also discuss the …
View article: Analysis of ProP1 Gene in a Cohort of Tunisian Patients with Congenital Combined Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
Analysis of ProP1 Gene in a Cohort of Tunisian Patients with Congenital Combined Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Open
Background: Non-syndromic combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD) occurs due to defects in transcription factors that govern early pituitary development and the specification of hormone-producing cells. The most common mutations are i…
View article: Case report: Management challenges of late diagnosed 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency
Case report: Management challenges of late diagnosed 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency Open
Herein we report the intriguing case of a 42-year-old woman presenting with grade three hypertension, severe hypokalemia and primary amenorrhea, which revealed to be the complete form of 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency. We also discuss the…
View article: Presentation and management of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas: about 40 cases
Presentation and management of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas: about 40 cases Open
Background Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are rare neuroendocrine tumors of the chromaffin tissue, which may produce catecholamines. The aim of our study was to analyze the clinical and para-clinical aspects as well as the therapeutic …
View article: Suprasellar Melanocytoma with Leptomeningeal Seeding: An Aggressive Clinical Course for a Histologically Benign Tumor
Suprasellar Melanocytoma with Leptomeningeal Seeding: An Aggressive Clinical Course for a Histologically Benign Tumor Open
Introduction. Meningeal melanocytoma (MM) is a very rare neuroectodermal neoplasm arising from the leptomeninges. Primary suprasellar melanocytomas are exceedingly rare, with only a handful of cases reported. The systemic spread of a nontr…
View article: Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and sexuality: Inevitable disorders?
Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and sexuality: Inevitable disorders? Open
Introduction Improving the quality of sexual life of patients has become a major therapeutic objective in the management of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (CIBD). Objectives To assess the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in patie…
View article: Attitudes of relatives of patients with schizophrenia
Attitudes of relatives of patients with schizophrenia Open
Introduction Investigating family member’s attitudesabout schizophrenia is an important step in its management. They likely influence the family’s help-seeking decisions and affect both adherence with biomedical interventionsand social int…
View article: Dress syndrome following carbamazepine exposure: A very early onset
Dress syndrome following carbamazepine exposure: A very early onset Open
Introduction Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a severe cutaneous drug reaction characterised by both systemic and cutaneous clinical manifestation with a mean latency period of 3.9 weeks. Objectives To under…
View article: Title: Risk factors of prolonged corrected QT interval among patients with mental disorders
Title: Risk factors of prolonged corrected QT interval among patients with mental disorders Open
Introduction There is an increased rate of sudden cardiac death in mental health patients. Studies provide consistent evidence that prolonged QT interval is associated with higher risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Objectives …
View article: Depression and quality of life in schizophrenia-spectrum
Depression and quality of life in schizophrenia-spectrum Open
Introduction The coming out of depressive disorders seems to be associated with severity of schizophrenia’s disease and with poor quality of life (QoL). Objectives The aim of our study was to assess the relationship between depression and …
View article: Post-traumatic stress disorder and professional quality of life among psychiatric staff
Post-traumatic stress disorder and professional quality of life among psychiatric staff Open
Introduction Psychiatric staff could be exposed to various types of violence that might have potential consequences on their psychological balance. Objectives To detect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To assess the professional qual…
View article: Study of risk factors for suicide attempts in patients with bipolar disorder
Study of risk factors for suicide attempts in patients with bipolar disorder Open
Introduction Bipolar disorder (BD) has the highest suicide attempt rate among psychiatric disorders. Many factors are associated with the risk of suicide attempt in BD, but the relation between them has still not been explicitly stated. Ob…
View article: Characteristics of psychotic disorders occurring during immigration: Comparative study
Characteristics of psychotic disorders occurring during immigration: Comparative study Open
Introduction Many studies showed an increased incidence of psychotic disorders (PD) among immigrants. Objectives Study the characteristics of patients suffering from PD and having immigration experience (IE) by comparing them to patients w…
View article: A Rare Cause of Refractory Chronic Diarrhea and Cachexia: A Case Report
A Rare Cause of Refractory Chronic Diarrhea and Cachexia: A Case Report Open
VIPoma is an unusual neuroendocrine neoplasm that autonomously secretes VIP. It is associated with secretory diarrhea and electrolyte disturbances. Herein we report a case of a male patient, who was hospitalized in the Department of Endocr…
View article: Successful Treatment of Insulin Allergy with Desensitization Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review
Successful Treatment of Insulin Allergy with Desensitization Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Insulin therapy is an essential treatment for type 1 and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Hypersensitivity reactions have been described since the first administration of insulin, the same as any other therapy. Despite being a r…
View article: What do Tunisian General Practitioners Know About Insomnia?
What do Tunisian General Practitioners Know About Insomnia? Open
Introduction Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorders and affects 10% of adults worldwide. It has major social and economic consequences. The aim of our study was to evaluate the knowledge of Tunisian general practitioners (GPs) abou…
View article: Impact of coping strategies on emotional status in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Impact of coping strategies on emotional status in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common sleep disorder, which leads to higher morbidity, and mortality and can result in various psychological problems, such as depression. Objectives The purpose of this study was …
View article: Chronic benzodiazepine use in aged patients with depressive disorder
Chronic benzodiazepine use in aged patients with depressive disorder Open
Objective To identify predictive variables of chronic benzodiazepine use among elderly patients with depressive disorder. Methods This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, including 41 patients suffering from depressive…
View article: Giant Prolactinomas: Report of 6 Cases and Review of Literature
Giant Prolactinomas: Report of 6 Cases and Review of Literature Open
Introduction: Giant prolactinomas are rare tumors, representing only 2- 3% of all prolactin (PRL)-secreting tumors. Endocrine symptoms are often present but overlooked for a long period of time. The management of giant prolactinomas remain…
View article: The Reliability and Concurrent Validity of a Modified Version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (IPAQ-A) in Tunisian Overweight and Obese Youths
The Reliability and Concurrent Validity of a Modified Version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (IPAQ-A) in Tunisian Overweight and Obese Youths Open
Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess the reliability and validity of an Arabic version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (IPAQ-A) modified for use in Tunisia among overweight and obese ad…
View article: Levofloxacin – Induced Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: Report of a Case in a Diabetic Man and Review of the Litterature
Levofloxacin – Induced Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: Report of a Case in a Diabetic Man and Review of the Litterature Open
Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis comprises a wide spectrum of etiologies including medications. Fluoroquinolones are rarely implicated in this disease. We report the case of a diabetic man who was referred to our hospital for purpuric…
View article: A cystic lesion of the adrenal gland mimicking hydatid cyst
A cystic lesion of the adrenal gland mimicking hydatid cyst Open
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