Publications by authors named "Fatima Zahra Laamrani"

The features of Sprengel's deformity, also known as congenital high scapula, include abnormal positioning and dysplasia of the affected scapula, with a possible omovertebral connection or atrophy of the surrounding muscles. This case primarily aims to present the CT scan findings of a 19-year-old male with Sprengel deformity. Imaging enables the definitive diagnosis of this congenital malformation, and allows for the detection of associated anomalies, particularly the presence of the omovertebral bone, thereby facilitating appropriate management.

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  • * A 27-year-old man presented with breathing difficulties and coughing up blood; imaging revealed dangerous pulmonary artery aneurysms.
  • * Effective diagnosis typically requires CT pulmonary angiography, and treatment options include immunosuppression, surgery, or embolization in severe cases to manage complications like significant bleeding.
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  • * It is more common in adults and worsened by factors such as smoking, weakened immune systems, pregnancy, and age.
  • * A case study highlighted an adult female with no prior immunity who experienced severe respiratory symptoms, but showed significant improvement within two days of receiving valacyclovir treatment.
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Hydatid disease, caused primarily by Echinococcus granulosus, is prevalent in regions where livestock farming is common. Although typically considered benign, ruptured hydatid cysts into the abdominal cavity present a rare but severe complication requiring urgent surgical intervention. We hydatid liver cyst, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of this occurrence, as it has never been reported in the literature before.

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  • * A case study of a 37-year-old woman illustrates the typical diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis, initially thought to be appendicitis, leading to successful conservative treatment.
  • * The paper emphasizes the need for awareness of this condition to avoid unnecessary surgeries and complications, promoting better patient outcomes.
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Adrenal gland cysts are rare and uncommon manifestations. Mostly asymptomatic, discovered incidentally during radiological studies or at autopsy, or without characteristic symptoms. The spectrum of these entities may include benign cysts or malignant cystic neoplasms.

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Superior semicircular canal (SSC) dehiscence syndrome, also known as Minor syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by vestibular and cochlear symptoms linked to a defect in the bony roof of the SSC. The prevalence is estimated at 0.5%, with a male predominance.

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Ilio-iliac arteriovenous fistula is an unusual complication of aorto-iliac aneurysms that can occur spontaneously, traumatically or iatrogenically. The typical clinical presentation includes the characteristic triad of high-output heart failure, a pulsatile abdominal mass with unilateral limb ischemia, or signs of venous congestion. We describe a rare case of spontaneous rupture of an aortoiliac aneurysm into the left common iliac vein of a 65-year-old man, easily diagnosed by angiography.

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Air embolism is often an iatrogenic complication that may occur in venous or arterial circulation depending on the port of entry. We present a case of a 40-year-old female who had a venous air embolism in the pulmonary artery as a consequence of the injection of a contrast agent. She experienced dyspnea and chest pain following a contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography imaging.

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Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation due to the development of Echinococcus granulosus in the organism. This disease is particularly frequent in Morocco where echinococcosis is endemic. The liver is the most common organ to be affected by hydatidosis, and several complications have been described.

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Hydatid disease is still endemic in several regions worldwide including Morocco, and is caused in most cases by the larval form of 2 species of the tapeworm Echinococcus: E. granulosus and E. multilocularis.

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Carotid artery injuries are rare with an incidence of 1%-2.6% in trauma patients. They are associated with high morbi-mortality rates, with mortality ranging from 19% to 43%.

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  • * A case study of a 72-year-old woman revealed symptoms like fatigue and bone pain, along with hemiplegia, leading to the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and identification of a parathyroid adenoma.
  • * This case highlights the crucial role of diverse imaging methods in diagnosing atypical conditions like brown tumors, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluation in complex cases.
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Zinner's syndrome is a rare congenital malformation of the seminal vesicle and ipsilateral upper urinary tract, due to developmental arrest in early embryogenesis of the Müllerian duct. Clinical presentation is nonspecific and includes voiding symptoms such as dysuria, ejaculatory disorders, and hypogastric or perineal pain. The diagnosis is made with imaging techniques, notably Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which remains the gold standard exam for diagnosis confirmation and therapeutic management.

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Background: Pituitary abscess is a rare condition with nonspecific symptoms that can be delayed. Proper diagnosis needs to occur preoperatively so that the management can be set up accordingly. Accurate diagnosis is challenging because many differential diagnoses can exhibit the same magnetic resonance imaging features.

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