Publications by authors named "Hout Walid"
Article Synopsis
- * A case study of a 12-year-old girl revealed NF2 when she presented with abdominal pain, leading to the discovery of a benign nerve sheath tumor in her gallbladder that mimicked atypical symptoms.
- * This case highlights the importance of recognizing uncommon manifestations of NF2 for early diagnosis and treatment, and it emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach in patient management.
Introduction And Importance: Hydatid disease, caused by the zoonotic parasite Echinococcus granulosus, presents as cysts most commonly in the liver and the lungs. A hepato-pleural fistula is considered one of its complications and surgery remains the mainstay of treatment. A simultaneous invasive thoracic and abdominal access is routinely needed which is accompanied by increased morbidity and mortality.
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