Publications by authors named "M Ankri"

Article Synopsis
  • The pancreas is a common site for metastasis from renal carcinoma, but it's rarely impacted by ovarian carcinoma.
  • Metastatic ovarian cancer in the pancreas usually leads to symptoms like epigastric pain.
  • The case study discusses a patient who developed pancreatic metastases 13 years after having surgery for bilateral serous ovarian carcinoma.
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The main metastatic sites of renal cancer are the lungs, bone, liver, and brain. Dissemination of clear cell renal carcinoma to the rectum is very rare, with only a few sporadic cases published in the literature. The clinical presentation is usually dominated by lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

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Ilio-iliac arteriovenous fistula is an unusual complication of aorto-iliac aneurysms that can occur spontaneously, traumatically or iatrogenically. The typical clinical presentation includes the characteristic triad of high-output heart failure, a pulsatile abdominal mass with unilateral limb ischemia, or signs of venous congestion. We describe a rare case of spontaneous rupture of an aortoiliac aneurysm into the left common iliac vein of a 65-year-old man, easily diagnosed by angiography.

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Background: Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency is the commonest cause of adult flexible flatfoot. Transfer of the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) has been described a therapeutic arsenal in flexible flat feet and posterior tibial tendon disorders. It is often combined with bony procedure (open or percutaneous calcaneal osteotomy).

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Athletes fear stress fracture (SF) injuries as they can put a premature end to their athletic careers. Understanding any mechanical constraints can suggest preventive management approach. Specifically, for the triple jump, the mechanical stresses that occur during the event appear to be the main factors for risk of injury.

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