Publications by authors named "Haifa Mechergui"
Background: Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) of the vertex with bone defect is a rare and begnin anomaly that can involve the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues of the scalp with significant bone defect Bajpai and Pal (J Pediatr Surg 38(2):e4, 2003). When associated with skull defect, this rare malformation carries the risk of severe complications such as rupture of the superior sagittal sinus or infections.
Methods And Results: We report a case of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp with skull defect measuring 9 × 10 cm and an exposed sagittal sinus in a newborn.
Introduction: and importance: Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is an anaerobic, lipophilic, Gram-positive bacteria of the commensal skin flora. It may also be present on the mouth's mucosa, nose, urogenital tract, and large bowel.
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- Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, and it raises concerns about second cancers, particularly in younger women, including its rare occurrence with glioblastoma (GBM).
- The case study focuses on a 34-year-old female with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who was diagnosed with both PTC and GBM, marking the first documented instance of this rare combination.
- The relationship between NF1, PTC, and GBM is poorly understood, and this case highlights the need for further genetic research which could lead to better treatment strategies.