Publications by authors named "Honar O Kareem"
Introduction: Echinococcosis is a widespread zoonotic disease caused by tapeworms of the Echinococcus genus, manifesting in mature or larval forms. Cystic echinococcosis (CE) and alveolar echinococcosis (AE) are the primary types affecting humans, linked, respectively, to and . This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the risk factors associated with CE and AE in humans.
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- - Urethral diverticulum is a sac-like dilation of the urethra that can be congenital or acquired, typically seen in female teenagers, but this report discusses a case in a male infant.
- - A 5-month-old boy experienced a noticeable penile swelling since birth, and after examination and urethrocystoscopy, he was found to have a large ventral cystic diverticulum, which was surgically removed.
- - Although congenital anterior urethral diverticulum is uncommon, early diagnosis and surgical intervention, such as diverticulectomy, are essential for managing symptoms and preventing complications.
Introduction: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) typically considered a condition of the adult population; it is often disregarded in children and adolescents due to its limited recognition within the pediatrics. The current study aims to systematically review and provide insights into TOS among pediatric patients.
Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were thoroughly searched for English language studies published until March 15th, 2024.
Introduction: The prevalence and risk factors of stunting in various geographical regions have been well investigated. However, not enough data exists regarding the communities in Iraq. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of stunting in preschool children in Halabja governorate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: A sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is a rare embryonal tumor that emerges in the sacrococcygeal area. It affects one in every 35 000-40 000 live births. Herein, we report a case of a substantial SCT in a neonate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTracheal stenosis is a narrowing of the windpipe that can lead to shortness of breath, stridor and even suffocation. The present study reports the clinical course of a patient with this condition in an aim to help clinicians obtain more information about this rare condition and identify potential treatment options. A 2-year-old female child presented with progressive shortness of breath and stridor.
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