Publications by authors named "Abderahman Afifi"
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a slippage of the femoral epiphysis (femoral head) on the femoral neck. Femoral epiphysis usually slips backward and inward because of body weight. This disorder mainly occurs during puberty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCircumscribed myositis ossificans (CMO) is a heterotopic ossification of the striated muscles. Its location at the level of the elbow is rare. It occurs in young patients, often following trauma as it can also develop without experiencing any traumatic event.
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- Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by the Echinococcus Granulosus tapeworm, leading to the formation of cysts in various body locations.
- Bone hydatid disease is quite rare, making up only 0.9-2.5% of cases, and can result in significant health issues if not diagnosed early.
- A case involving a 9-year-old child showed a hydatid cyst in the hip bone that required surgical excision and drainage due to infection, highlighting challenges in diagnosing this condition.