Splenic Hamartoma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Splenic hamartoma (SH) is a benign vascular lesion, usually found incidentally on abdominal images or at autopsy. Only around 200 cases have been reported since 1861, when SH was first described by Rokitansky. Although it is very rare, it is important to be familiar with it, as it may be a diagnostic challenge to distinguish SH from other mass lesions of the spleen based solely on preoperative investigations.

Inter-Gender Pelvic Shape Variations as a Cause of DDH Overdiagnosis.

Objective: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is an abnormal relationship between the acetabulum and the head of the femur. Plain x-ray of both hips at the age of 3 months is still in use in some countries. On plain films, classic lines and angles are evaluated to meet current guidelines for positive DDH.

The psychosocial and clinical concerns of physicians treating patients with COVID-19.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the psychosocial and clinical issues affecting physicians who have been directly involved in treating patients with novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Methods: We recruited physicians from four hospitals in Jordan. A structured 20-item, self-administered survey was used to gather data.

Distance learning in clinical medical education amid COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan: current situation, challenges, and perspectives.

Background: As COVID-19 has been declared as a pandemic disease by the WHO on March 11th, 2020, the global incidence of COVID-19 disease increased dramatically. In response to the COVID-19 situation, Jordan announced the emergency state on the 19th of March, followed by the curfew on 21 March. All educational institutions have been closed as well as educational activities including clinical medical education have been suspended on the 15th of March.

Prevalence of positive COVID-19 among asymptomatic health care workers who care patients infected with the novel coronavirus: A retrospective study.

Background: Limited information is available about COVID-19 infections among health care workers. Sensitive detection of COVID-19 cases in health care workers is crucial for hospital infection prevention policy, particularly for those who work with vulnerable patients. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of positive COVID-19 among asymptomatic health care workers who took care of patients with COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Outcomes of arteriovenous fistula creation: A Jordanian experience.

Objective: The arteriovenous fistula is considered the preferred hemodialysis access due to its lower complication rate and longer patency. The aim of this study is to report the outcomes of arteriovenous fistula creation and to study the predictive factors for these outcomes.

Study Design And Method: This is a retrospective study of all patients who underwent autogenous arteriovenous fistula creation procedure by a single surgeon during the period from October 2011 till December 2017.

Abdominal Intraluminal Gossypiboma: Demographics, Predictors of Intraluminal Site, Diagnostic and Treatment Measures.

Objective: Intra-abdominal gossypiboma may present with variable clinical presentations. The clinical picture that the patient presents with depends on the site of the retained gauze in the abdomen, with transmural migration leading to intraabdominal gauze being a rare occurrence. We systemically analyze articles and reports related to the transmural migration of gossypiboma.

Completely resolved advanced biliary tract cancer after treatment by pembrolizumab: a report of two cases.

Biliary tract cancers (BTC) represent an aggressive disease with a dismal prognosis. Gemcitabine in combination with cisplatin is the standard first-line palliative treatment for advanced BTC. There is no established treatment following progression on gemcitabine-cisplatin.

Successful Management of Hypothyroidism in Gastric Outlet Obstruction Using Levothyroxine Rectal Enemas: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Hypothyroidism is the second most common endocrine disorder following diabetes. Appropriate hormone replacement therapy is the cornerstone of its management and is typically in the form of oral preparations of levothyroxine. Intravenous replacement is a well-known alternative in patients who are unable to take medication orally for long periods.

Trends of Gallbladder Cancer in Jordan Over 2 Decades: Where Are We?

Background And Study Aims: The prevalence of gallbladder cancer (GBC) varies between different parts of the world. This study is a review of literature and an update of a previously published study conducted in our university and aims to reassess the incidence of GBC over the past 2 decades.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a retrospective study between 2002 and 2016.

Recurrent giant hemangiomas of liver: Report of two rare cases with literature review.

Most hepatic hemangiomas (HHs) are small, asymptomatic and do not require clinical intervention. Surgical resection is only indicated for symptomatic hemangiomas. We report here cases of recurrent HHs in 2 women of 37 and 40 years old, who initially presented with abdominal pain and mass.

Resection of hepatocellular cancer ≤2 cm: results from two Western centers.

Unlabelled: Asian series have shown a 5-year survival rate of ≈70% after resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ≤2 cm. Western outcomes with resection have not been as good. In addition, ablation of HCC ≤2 cm has been shown to achieve competitive results, leaving the role of resection in these patients unclear.

Cholangiolocellular carcinoma: an innocent-looking malignant liver tumor mimicking ductular reaction.

The authors present an interesting case of a 60-year-old man who underwent right hepatectomy for a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on a background of noncirrhotic chronic hepatitis C. Pathologic examination confirmed the presence of HCC near the porta hepatis, which invaded the right portal vein branch. In addition, a well-demarcated 13.

Expression of the decay-accelerating factor (CD55) in renal transplants--a possible prediction marker of allograft survival.

Background: Decay-accelerating factor (CD55) accelerates the decay of C3 and C5 convertases, participating in classical and alternative complement activation pathways. Complement activation plays a major role in antibody-mediated rejection of allografts (AMR); C4d is used as a marker of AMR. Emerging evidence suggests an important role of CD55 in the pathogenesis of AMR.

Prevalence of ischemia in diabetic foot infection.

Foot infection is a common problem affecting diabetics. In addition to neuropathy, ischemia is a major factor contributing to the progress and morbidity of the disease. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of lower limb ischemia in patients with diabetic foot infection prospectively measuring the ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI).