Publications by authors named "K H Shaker"

Introduction And Significance: Giant mesenteric cysts are rare and their clinical presentation varies depending on their location and size and therefore varies widely in clinical manifestations. Many theories have attempted to explain the occurrence of these tumors but no precise cause has been found. However, surgical excision is the gold standard in the treatment of these tumors and there is no need for adjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

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  • Ewing's sarcoma is an aggressive and rare tumor found in the mediastinum, often presenting without distinctive signs, making diagnosis challenging; histological examination is key for confirmation.
  • A case of a child with respiratory distress illustrates misdiagnosis and improper treatment, but upon referral, a large mediastinal mass was identified, leading to successful surgical removal.
  • The case underscores the importance of considering Ewing's sarcoma in differential diagnoses of mediastinal lesions and highlights the need for accurate diagnostic methods, such as fine-needle aspiration, before surgical procedures.
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Generating realistic radiographs from CT is mainly limited by the native spatial resolution of the latter. Here we present a general approach for synthesizing high-resolution digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) from an arbitrary resolution CT volume. Our approach is based on an upsampling framework where tissues of interest are first segmented from the original CT volume and then upsampled individually to the desired voxelization (here ~1 mm → 0.

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Introduction And Significance: Hepatopulmonary fusion is a rare congenital malformation associated with right-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Often diagnosed during surgery, it carries a high mortality rate.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a full-term infant who exhibited shortness of breath from birth.

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Introduction And Significance: Mesenteric cysts are rare, non-cancerous tumors found mainly in children. The symptoms can vary depending on the size and location of the cyst. While the exact cause is unknown, complete surgical removal is the main and most effective treatment for mesenteric cysts.

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