Publications by authors named "Elham S Alghusnah"

Background: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) represents a rare clinical entity. The synchronous existence of MPM with other malignancies as colonic adenocarcinoma have been rarely reported. Its diagnosis and management are challenging given its complexity and rarity.

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Background: Acute gallbladder perforation is a rare complication of biliary diseases with an estimated incidence of 2% of all gallbladder diseases. It carries a higher risk of morbidity and mortality. This study examines the risk factors and outcome of patients admitted with acute and subacute gallbladder perforation (AGBP) to a tertiary hospital in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

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BACKGROUND With a prevalence of about 2% to 3%, duplication is the most common anomaly associated with the inferior vena cava (IVC). In general, systemic venous anomalies are being more frequently diagnosed in asymptomatic patients. We report the case of a young man with an incidental finding of an asymptomatic duplicated IVC, along with a literature review.

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