Publications by authors named "A Akammar"

Peribiliary cysts are an incidental finding in patients with advanced liver disease. They were found to be common in fibrocystic disorders such as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and polycystic liver disease, as well as cirrhotic livers. They result from obstruction-induced cystic dilatation of the peribiliary glands.

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  • A 46-year-old farmer sought medical attention for progressive swelling in his left foot, which he injured a decade ago.
  • An MRI showed the "dot-in-circle" sign, indicating a diagnosis of mycetoma, also known as Madura foot.
  • This condition mainly impacts soft tissues and bones, with foot involvement seen in 80% of cases, and may lead to serious complications.
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Most anatomic features of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are described as a straight course to the skull base free of branches. In some cases, the excessive elongation of the internal carotid artery in a confined space results in a curvature showing a "C" or "S" shape, or in an abnormal vascular shape made of a single or double vessel loop. These anatomic variants are called dolichoarteriopathies of the internal carotid artery.

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A rare disorder called congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face is characterized by a diffuse fatty infiltration of the soft tissues of the face. Muscle involvement and related bony hyperplasia may coexist. This particular form of lipomatous tumor is rare and typically appears in childhood.

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Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a postprimary form of tuberculosis with high mortality and morbidity rates, even with early diagnosis and treatment. Focal tuberculous cerebritis is extremely rare, typically occurring in patients without AIDS, and often associated with tuberculous meningitis. In endemic regions, it should be a primary consideration when encountering cerebral anomalies suggestive of granulomatous conditions.

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