Publications by authors named "Abdeljaouad Najib"

Chondroblastomas are very rare benign primary bone tumors that typically develop in bones in young adults. Extraosseous chondroblastomas are extremely rare, with a few case reports documented in the literature. The treatment is surgical with a high healing rate.

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Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a rare mesenchymal tumor, with its deep variant (DBFH) accounting for only 1%-2% of cases. DBFH typically arises in the limbs, head, and neck, and usually measures under 12 cm. MRI can suggest the diagnosis by detailing the tumor's location and internal features.

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When faced with clinical and radiological findings suggestive of villonodular synovitis, tuberculosis is not often considered a differential diagnosis, especially when the patient is not a known tuberculosis carrier. In this paper, we present an exceptional case of a patient who had a tumefaction (measuring 17 cm in length) in the anterointernal region of her left knee, with a clinical and radiological picture in favor of villonodular synovitis. However, after tumor resection, the anatomopathological study of the surgical specimen came back in favor of a tuberculous lesion.

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Pigmented villonodular synovitis is a rare proliferative disorder of the synovial joints, characterized by synovial thickening and hemosiderin deposition. It predominantly affects the knee joint, with bilateral involvement being exceedingly rare. We present a case of diffuse bilateral pigmented villonodular synovitis in a 20-year-old female, initially presenting with left knee pain and swelling, diagnosed via MRI.

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This case report details the management of a 60-year-old male who sustained a complex proximal humerus fracture with an axillary artery injury following a fall. Initial assessment revealed a fractured humeral head and complete occlusion of the axillary artery, which was repaired using a saphenous vein graft. Subsequently, the patient underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) after the limb stabilized.

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Shoulder dislocations are common, with luxatio erecta humeri (LEH) being a rare variant. This report discusses a case of isolated transitory radial nerve palsy following LEH, which occurred after a high-energy motorcycle accident. Neurological examination revealed radial nerve involvement.

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Towards the beginning of the twentieth century, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors were described as neoplasms characterized by myofibroblastic spindle cells with an infiltrate of inflammatory cells. These rare tumors occur mainly in children and young adults with a preferential pulmonary and abdominal location. They have intermediate biological potency with a tendency to local recurrence and rarely metastasize.

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  • - Leiomyosarcoma is a type of aggressive soft tissue cancer that commonly occurs in the smooth muscle areas of women's gastrointestinal and genital tracts.
  • - The case studied involves a patient with leiomyosarcoma located near the iliac crest, which is a rare finding for this type of cancer.
  • - The report includes a discussion of this unusual location, backed by relevant data from existing literature on the subject.
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  • Villonodular synovitis is a rare condition affecting the synovial tissue, and it typically occurs in joints like the knee and ankle.
  • The case discussed highlights a patient with this condition in the hip, which was discovered after they experienced a pathological fracture in the femoral neck.
  • The report includes a discussion on diagnosis and treatment, supported by recent research findings.
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Tumor calcinosis is a rare condition. It is characterized by the presence of calcified masses in the juxta-articular regions without joint involvement. It particularly affects young adults and adolescents.

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Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor that frequently affects young adults. The clinical presentation is variable, and the course can lead to spontaneous regression or persistence, necessitating medical or surgical treatment. We report the case of a young patient with an exceptional localization of an osteoid osteoma at the lesser trochanter, exhibiting atypical clinical and radiological features.

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Iatrogenic bladder rupture is a rare yet serious complication associated with orthopedic surgical procedures, particularly those involving the modified Stoppa (MS) approach for acetabular fractures. We present a case of a 65-year-old patient who experienced iatrogenic bladder rupture during surgery for acetabular fracture fixation using the MS approach. Despite the challenges posed by this complication, prompt diagnosis and repair during the same surgical intervention led to favorable outcomes.

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  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFS) is a rare, intermediate malignancy skin tumor, accounting for about 0.1% of malignant skin tumors.
  • An 82-year-old patient presented with a swelling on the arm, which was treated through biopsy and wide surgical excision, with no need for additional therapies unless complications arise.
  • The diagnosis relies heavily on histological analysis, and while the overall prognosis is largely influenced by local malignancy, the risk of invasive metastasis is low.
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Isolated fractures of the distal end of the tibia are rare lesions; they can induce numerous complications and the diagnostic approach and management are not always simple. We report the case of a patient with an isolated fracture of the posterior margin of the tibia, exposing the different stages of its treatment compared to data from recent scientific literature.

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  • * A case of a 47-year-old female with a painless, mobile mass in her right thigh was diagnosed with IMM through imaging and biopsy.
  • * Surgical excision is the recommended treatment for IMM, demonstrating a low chance of recurrence, making it crucial to differentiate these tumors from more serious conditions like soft tissue sarcomas through thorough evaluation.
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Secretan's syndrome is a rare condition; the exact etiology remains unclear. It has no specific treatment and the care must be multidisciplinary and personalized. We report a case of a young female patient who presented with a unilateral and painful swelling of the dorsum of the right hand.

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Introduction: Patella fractures account for 1 % of all skeletal fractures, and can interrupt the knee's extensor apparatus. They can also be serious if associated with a cutaneous opening. We report the case of a fracture of the tip of the patella with a large loss of cutaneous substance.

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Open reduction with internal fixation is the gold standard treatment for tibial plateau fractures. However, some complications can be observed despite a well-established procedure. Apart from stiffness, malunion is the most frequent complication of tibial plateau fractures.

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Osteosarcoma is the most common type of primary bone cancer, which usually appears in the distal femur. The diagnosis of this condition typically involves advanced imaging and tissue biopsy, as well as taking into account characteristic clinical and radiographic indicators. The treatment approach for distal femoral osteosarcoma is multidisciplinary and involves initial chemotherapy, followed by limb-sparing surgery, reconstruction of bone and soft tissue, and subsequent adjuvant chemotherapy.

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Fractures of the lower end of the humerus are uncommon but serious, potentially compromising elbow function. This article reports the case of a young patient with a fracture of the inner cheek of the humeral trochlea, resulting from a public road accident. The diagnosis was established by radiography and CT scan, confirming a displaced fracture associated with an avulsion fracture of the coronoid process.

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Subtalar dislocation is characterized by simultaneous dislocation of the subtalar (talocalcaneal) and talonavicular joints, hence the name talocalcaneonavicular. These lesions can be grouped into four distinct categories: anterior and posterior, which are exceptional, lateral and medial. Medial subtalar dislocations are more frequent, are due to low-energy trauma and generally have good functional results.

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Hydatidosis is a cosmopolitan anthropozoonosis common to humans and many mammals, caused by the development in the body of a dog tapeworm called . As accidental intermediate hosts, humans contract the infection either directly through contact with dogs or indirectly by ingesting contaminated food. They represent an epidemiological dead-end.

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The article describes the case of a young patient with bilateral genu varum deformity, limiting her mobility. The therapeutic decision was a staged reverse V-shaped tibial osteotomy on both knees at a six-month interval. The surgery faced infectious complications on the left side, requiring additional treatment.

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Osteochondral damage to the talus is one of the most frequent causes of ankle pain. In contrast to other joints in the lower limb, osteochondral damage of the talus is often attributed to traumatic events. One option of treatment is mosaicplasty, which has proved to be a feasible choice for the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus; it has the potential to alleviate ankle pain and facilitate engagement in daily activities as well as sports.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 infection remains a hot topic; it is characterized by its multi-systemic involvement. Corticosteroid intake has been the subject of worldwide attention as a potentially effective treatment against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Corticosteroids are registered on the WHO list of essential medicines, easily accessible for a low price, and particularly useful for different categories of people.

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