Generalized Peritonitis Secondary to Spontaneous Rupture of the Urinary Bladder.

A spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder (SRUB) is an exceedingly rare surgical emergency that might be misdiagnosed, resulting in a high mortality risk. Clinicians should be mindful that secondary peritonitis can occur as a result of a ruptured urinary bladder, which is frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated. The majority of cases are identified during laparotomy.

Prevalence and patterns of mutations in RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK/MAPK signaling pathway in colorectal cancer in North Africa.

Background: Our review discuss (i) the findings from analyzed data that have examined KRAS, NRAS and BRAF mutations in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) in North Africa and to compare its prevalence with that shown in other populations and (ii) the possible role of dietary and lifestyle factors with CRC risk.  METHODS: Using electronic databases, a systematic literature search was performed for the KRAS, NRAS, and BRAF mutations in CRC patients from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Lybia.  RESULTS: Seventeen studies were identified through electronic searches with six studies conducted in Morocco, eight in Tunisia, two in Algeria, and one in Libya.

Mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms of the right colon: a case report.

Mixed neuroendocrine-non neuroendocrine neoplasm (MiNENs) is a rare gastrointestinal neoplasm that has been redefined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 as the association of two types of components, neuroendocrine and non-neuroendocrine, each of them present in at least 30% of the tumour mass. Small case reports and case series have demonstrated the occurrence of this neoplasm in the colon. We here report the case of a 47-year-old man undergoing colonscopy for anemia.

Primary Cecal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report of a Rare Tumor with Poor Prognosis.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the colon is a rare tumor and primary cecal localization is unusual. This malignant condition is marked by a worst prognosis due to early local invasion. We report a case of a 46-year-old female patient admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of peritonitis.

Abdominopelvic Mass Revealing Tuberculosis in a Young Woman.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and remains a health problem, especially in developing countries. Abdominal location represents 5 to 10% of all locations. The clinical symptoms are not very specific, and the discovery of an abdominal mass in a context of deterioration of general state may wrongly lead to the diagnosis of a tumor.

Abdominal wall schwannoma: a case report.

Schwannomas or neurilemmomas are benign and slow-growing tumors that arise exclusively from Schwann cells in peripheral nerve sheaths. These neoplasms theoretically can occur anywhere in the body, but they most frequently affect extremities, as well as head and neck region. However, their presentation in the abdominal wall is extremely rare and only few cases have been reported in the literature.

Gastric schwannoma: a diagnosis that should be known in 2019.

Gastric schwannoma (GS) is a rare neoplasm of the stomach deriving from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerves in the stomach. It accounts for 0.2% of all gastric tumors and is mostly benign, slow-growing and asymptomatic.

[Role of splenectomy in the treatment of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension: about 3 cases].

Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension was first described by Guido BANTI in 1898 as a condition characterized by the association of portal hypertension with splenomegaly, anemia and healthy liver. The diagnosis was based on abdominal ultrasound, splenoportography and liver biopsy. Our study aimed to evaluate the role of splenectomy in non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.

[A rare case of spontaneous massive pneumoperitoneum].

Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity, in the absence of any obvious cause. We here report the case of a patient with massive pneumoperitoneum, detected by scan, in whom clinical, biological, radiological and laparoscopic examinations showed no detectable etiology. This case study describes a clinical entity rarely seen in our practice constituting a real diagnostic trap; accurate knowledge about the disease would avoid unnecessary and especially aggressive laparotomies revealing no signs of perforation.

[Parietal-scar endometriosis after cesarean section: a rare entity].

Wall endometriosis is a rare clinical entity whose pathophysiology remains unclear. It occurs most frequently after gynecologic or obstetric surgery. We report the case of a patient with cyclic pain at the caesarean section scar.

Giant inguinoscrotal hernia containing intestinal segments and urinary bladder successfully repaired by simple hernioplasty technique: a case report.

Introduction: Giant inguinoscrotal hernias are extremely rare nowadays, but they may still be encountered after years or even decades of neglect. Such hernias containing both bowel loops and urinary bladder have not been reported in the medical literature to date, to the best of our knowledge.

Case Presentation: We report a case of a 65-year-old Moroccan man who presented with giant right-sided and long-standing inguinoscrotal hernia with compromised quality of life due to walking difficulties and sexual discomfort.

Analysis of prognostic factors affecting mortality in Fournier's gangrene: A study of 72 cases.

Introduction: Fournier's gangrene is a rapidly progressing necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and genital area associated with a high mortality rate. We presented our experience in managing this entity and identified prognostic factors affecting mortality.

Methods: We carried out a retrospective study of 72 patients treated for Fournier's gangrene at our institution between January 2005 and December 2014.

Extra-Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Greater Omentum: Unusual Case Report.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, originating from the interstitial cells of Cajal and most frequently expressing CD-117, a C-kit proto-oncogene, which can be detected immunohistochemically. Extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumors are neoplasms with similar immunohistological features arising outside the gastrointestinal tract with no connection to the gastric or intestinal wall.We report the case of a 61-year-old Moroccan man who presented with chronic abdominal pain along with progressive abdominal distension for the past last year.

Perineal approach for surgical treatment in a patient with retro-rectal tumor: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Retrorectal tumors in adults are very rare and little known condition. These tumors, often misdiagnosed or mistreated, should be completely excised because of the potential for malignancy or infection. A suitable operative approach is the key to the successful surgical management.