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View article: Palpebral Swelling Revealing Right Spheno-Orbital Aplasia in the Context of Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Report of A Rare Case
Palpebral Swelling Revealing Right Spheno-Orbital Aplasia in the Context of Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Report of A Rare Case Open
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder frequently associated with skeletal abnormalities and cranio-orbital dysplasias. Orbital involvement is rare but may lead to cosmetic, neurological, and functional co…
View article: Sphenochoanal Polyp: A Rare Entity Revealed by CT Imaging
Sphenochoanal Polyp: A Rare Entity Revealed by CT Imaging Open
Sphenochoanal polyp is a rare subtype of choanal polyp originating from the sphenoid sinus and extending into the choana through the sphenoethmoidal recess. We report the case of a 26-year-old male with a 4-year history of chronic nasal ob…
View article: Aortodigestive Fistula Presenting as Back Pain: A Rare Case of Spondylodiscitis Due to a Digestive Pathogen
Aortodigestive Fistula Presenting as Back Pain: A Rare Case of Spondylodiscitis Due to a Digestive Pathogen Open
Aortodigestive fistulae (ADF) are rare but potentially fatal conditions characterized by an abnormal communication between the aorta and the gastrointestinal tract. These fistulae can lead to massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage and carry a…
View article: Epiglottic Cyst in Adults: Incidental Diagnosis, Therapeutic Implications
Epiglottic Cyst in Adults: Incidental Diagnosis, Therapeutic Implications Open
Epiglottic cysts are rare benign lesions, accounting for approximately 4 to 6% of all laryngeal cysts. In adults, they are often discovered incidentally due to their typically silent clinical presentation. We report the case of a 54-year-o…
View article: Mucosal Hypoenhancement in a Diverticular Segment, A Key Imaging Feature of Ischemic Colitis: A Case Report
Mucosal Hypoenhancement in a Diverticular Segment, A Key Imaging Feature of Ischemic Colitis: A Case Report Open
Ischemic colitis is the most common vascular disorder affecting the colon, particularly among the elderly. While the condition often follows a benign course, its subtle forms—especially when localized to diverticular segments—can challenge…
View article: Anorectal Melanoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Anorectal Melanoma: Case Report and Literature Review Open
Anorectal mucosal melanoma is an uncommon and highly aggressive form of mucosal melanoma. Its rarity makes clinical diagnosis difficult, and its initial symptoms are generally non-specific, such as rectal bleeding (the most frequent sympto…
View article: Intestinal Invagination in an Adult with Vanek's Tumor: A Case Report
Intestinal Invagination in an Adult with Vanek's Tumor: A Case Report Open
Introduction and Significance: Inflammatory fibroid tumors (IFT) or Vanek's tumors are rare benign neoplasms. They can affect any part of the digestive tract. They are under-diagnosed conditions, usually revealed by a life-threatening comp…
View article: Mediastinal Chondrosarcoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Mediastinal Chondrosarcoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Chondrosarcomas originating primarily in the mediastinal compartment are extremely rare. Unlike other unusual tumors of the mediastinum, chondrosarcomas have been described in both the anterior and posterior mediastinum. The histopathologi…
View article: Mimicry in the Abdomen: When Colonic Lymphoma and Tuberculosis Collide: A Case Report
Mimicry in the Abdomen: When Colonic Lymphoma and Tuberculosis Collide: A Case Report Open
Background: Colonic lymphoma is a rare malignancy, accounting for less than 1% of all gastrointestinal neoplasms. Concurrent lymph node tuberculosis (TB) in the setting of colonic lymphoma is extremely uncommon and poses diagnostic and the…
View article: A Parotid Abscess Due to Candida Albicans: Contribution of MRI and Ultrasound-Guided Drainage
A Parotid Abscess Due to Candida Albicans: Contribution of MRI and Ultrasound-Guided Drainage Open
Acute suppurative parotitis primarily occurs in elderly individuals weakened by systemic diseases or major surgical procedures. It is generally associated with a favorable prognosis. Staphylococcus aureus is the main pathogen responsible f…
View article: Bilateral Spontaneous Adrenal Hematoma: A Case Report. Diagnostic Approach and Literature Review
Bilateral Spontaneous Adrenal Hematoma: A Case Report. Diagnostic Approach and Literature Review Open
Spontaneous adrenal hematomas are rare and have multiple etiologies. It is characterized by clinical latency and can be mistaken for a malignant adrenal tumor. Here, we report a rare case of bilateral spontaneous adrenal hematoma in a 66-y…
View article: A Rare Case of Right Aortic Arch, Evaluation Using CT
A Rare Case of Right Aortic Arch, Evaluation Using CT Open
This case report discusses a 76-year-old male with a right aortic arch and an aberrant retroesophageal left subclavian artery, identified during a CT scan. The imaging revealed Kommerell's diverticulum without affecting the pulmonary trunk…
View article: Lipoma of the Corpus Callosum: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
Lipoma of the Corpus Callosum: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature Open
Intracranial lipomas are exceptionally rare congenital lesions. This article presents a case of a 68-year-old female patient who experienced chronic headaches. Imaging studies revealed a fat-density formation in the anterior corpus callosu…
View article: Incidental Adult Polysplenia, Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava with Azygos Continuation and Semiannular Pancreas
Incidental Adult Polysplenia, Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava with Azygos Continuation and Semiannular Pancreas Open
Polysplenia syndrome is a rare condition (about 2.5:100,000 live births) wherein a person has two or more spleens with accompanying various thoracic and abdominal organ abnormalities. Polysplenia is usually associated with situs ambiguous,…
View article: Imaging of CPPD Disease (Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition) Simulating Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Case Report
Imaging of CPPD Disease (Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Crystal Deposition) Simulating Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Case Report Open
Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe a case where calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystal deposition disease (CPPD) simulated osteoarthritis of the knee. Clinical Features: A 76-year-old woman had a 10 days history of …
View article: Primary Synovial Chondromatosis of the Hip: Case Report and Litérature Review
Primary Synovial Chondromatosis of the Hip: Case Report and Litérature Review Open
Primary synovial chondromatosis represents an uncommon benign neoplastic process with hyaline cartilage nodules in the subsynovial tissue of a joint, tendon sheath, or bursa. The knee, followed by the hip, in male adults are the most commo…
View article: Primary Jean Louis Petit’s Hernia: A Case Report
Primary Jean Louis Petit’s Hernia: A Case Report Open
Lumbar hernia is a rare defect of the abdominal wall. It accounts for 2% of all wall hernias. It is divided in two levels: superior lumbar hernia, also known as Grynfeltt’s hernia (GH), and an inferior lumbar hernia or Petit’s hernia. They…
View article: Migration of a bladder diverticulum stone into the rectum revealing an advanced rectal process
Migration of a bladder diverticulum stone into the rectum revealing an advanced rectal process Open
Rectovesical fistulas are rare and typically result from inflammatory or neoplastic conditions in the small pelvis. They occur within a pelvic region that has been altered by local inflammatory or neoplastic processes. This explains the ch…
View article: Imaging of Knee Tuberculous Arthritis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Imaging of Knee Tuberculous Arthritis: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Osteo-articular tuberculosis is a rare condition, with knee localization ranking third after the spine and the hip. Its symptomatology is vague and persistent, typically presenting as subacute or chronic arthritis, and the diagnosis is oft…
View article: Fibrolipoma of the Filum Terminale: A Rare Incidental Lesion
Fibrolipoma of the Filum Terminale: A Rare Incidental Lesion Open
A 29-year-old woman presented with low backache of 6 months duration. Systemic and neurological findings were unremarkable. Sphincter dysfunction was absent. CT scan (Figure: (a) sagittal view; (b) coronal reconstruction; (c) axial image) …
View article: Polysplenia Syndrome with Commun Mesenter, Reverse Pancreas, IVC Interruption Discovered in an Adult
Polysplenia Syndrome with Commun Mesenter, Reverse Pancreas, IVC Interruption Discovered in an Adult Open
Polysplenia syndrome is anomaly associated with multiple spleens and anomalies of chest and abdominal organs. We present a case of polysplenia syndrome found in a 27-year-old man. Only those with mild anatomical abnormalities reach adultho…
View article: Concomitant acute pulmonary embolism, intracardiac thrombus and renal artery thrombosis in COVID-19 patient
Concomitant acute pulmonary embolism, intracardiac thrombus and renal artery thrombosis in COVID-19 patient Open
• In this time of unprecedented health crisis scientists try to understand the mechanism and consequences of COVID-19 pneumonia. • This observation describes laboratory abnormalities and images of complications observed in COVID-19 patient.
View article: Double Puncture-Aspiration-Injection-Reaspiration (dPAIR) in Hydatid Cysts Management: Report of 10 Cases
Double Puncture-Aspiration-Injection-Reaspiration (dPAIR) in Hydatid Cysts Management: Report of 10 Cases Open
Introduction: Hydatid cyst is endemic parasitic zoonosis in North Africa, caused by Echinococcus granulosus.The cysts commonly developed in liver.Classically the treatment is based on association of open surgery and oral chemotherapy, but …
View article: Percutaneous Drainage of Splenic Tubercular Abscess: Assessment of Effectiveness and Safety
Percutaneous Drainage of Splenic Tubercular Abscess: Assessment of Effectiveness and Safety Open
Case ReportSplenic tubercular abscess is a rare pathologic conditionand mainly affects immunocompromised individuals.Open surgery and antituberculous drugs was the treatment of choice.Mini invasive procedures such us percutaneous catheter …
View article: Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma: An Unusual Cause for Hoarseness
Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma: An Unusual Cause for Hoarseness Open
Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma (RGN) is a very rare entity, especially in children and adolescents.Certain clinical, histopathologic, radiologic, and genetic parameters can help distinguish ganglioneuroma from more aggressive tumors.We rep…
View article: Lung hemorrhage and brain stroke following fatal viper (cerastes cerastes) bite
Lung hemorrhage and brain stroke following fatal viper (cerastes cerastes) bite Open
A 46-year-old with a history of mild hypertension was working outside when a viper bit him on his right hand. The patient arrived at the nearest medical facility about 30 minutes after and received polyvalent antivenom serum, bite site car…
View article: An unusual case of simultaneous left glomus vagale, jugulare and tympanicum tumor
An unusual case of simultaneous left glomus vagale, jugulare and tympanicum tumor Open
A 49-year-old male who attended our hospital due to a history of left hearing loss over a period of 2 years, associated to otalgia, and vertigo to which bleeding in the left ear and facial paralysis had been added in the last 4 months. He …
View article: Acute spinal cord compression caused by atypical vertebral hemangioma
Acute spinal cord compression caused by atypical vertebral hemangioma Open
Vertebral hemangioma is common, benign lesion that occurs mostly in the body of vertebral bones and is mostly asymptomatic although they may occasionally extend into the posterior elements. An isolated location in the neural arch of verteb…