Publications by authors named "F Chebbi"

Introduction And Importance: Dieulafoy's lesion is a rare but serious cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, typically affecting older adults. It involves an aberrant arteriole eroding the gastric mucosa, resulting in severe, recurrent bleeding that poses diagnostic and management challenges. We present a case report of massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability associated with a Dieulafoy's lesion.

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Introduction And Importance: Diverticular disease of the appendix is a rare condition often mistaken for acute appendicitis, with most cases diagnosed incidentally during histopathology, underscoring the importance of comprehensive pathological evaluation for accurate diagnosis.

Case Presentation: A 34-year-old male presented with one day of periumbilical pain migrating to the right iliac fossa, without vomiting or bowel changes. Clinical examination revealed tenderness in the RIF.

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Article Synopsis
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors in the digestive tract, making up only 1% of gastrointestinal tumors, with jejunal GISTs being even less common.
  • A unique case involved a 60-year-old woman who experienced severe gastrointestinal bleeding due to two jejunal GISTs, which were diagnosed after normal initial endoscopy but confirmed through imaging and jejunoscopy.
  • The case underscores the importance of recognizing rare presentations of GISTs, as well as the need for surgery and advanced diagnostic tools for effective treatment and management.
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Introduction And Importance: Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species. While it commonly affects the cervicofacial region, thorax, and abdomen, appendicular involvement is extremely uncommon. This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a 45-year-old female patient with acute appendicitis secondary to actinomycosis.

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Introduction And Importance: Hydatid disease is widespread in agricultural regions and globally. Tunisia is notably affected in the Mediterranean. Although liver involvement is common, splenic hydatidosis is rare, with incidence worldwide ranging from 0.

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