Huge Aneurysm of the Proper Hepatic Artery.

Hepatic artery aneurysms are rarely diagnosed. It is mainly because of non specific symptoms. They are generally an incidental findings during imaging studies.

[Laparoscopy for perfored duodenal ulcer : conversion and morbidity factors: retrospective study of 290 cases].

Background: feasibility and advantages of laparoscopic approach in performed duodenal ulcer have no longer to be demonstrated. Laparoscopic suture and peritoneal cleaning expose to a conversion rate between 10 and 23%. However less than laparotomy, morbidity of this approach is not absent.

Autoimmune pancreatitis. A report of 5 cases from Tunisia: diagnostic challenge.

Background: In this study, we aimed to review retrospectively the records of 5 patients who were treated in our hospital and to review the current approaches in diagnosis and management of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP).

Methods: The series of patients diagnosed with AIP during the last seven years (January 2006 - August 2012) was the basis of this study. All records were retrieved and analyzed.

Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava.

Vascular leiomyosarcoma (LMS) are unique. The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the most affected organ (about 38% cases). We report the observation of a 50-year old woman who consulted for right upper quadrant pain.