Publications by authors named "Mahdi Samet"
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- Squamous cell carcinoma of the eyelid is a rare but dangerous tumor, primarily affecting older individuals with fair skin, and can lead to serious health risks due to its potential to spread.
- Diagnosis is confirmed through biopsy, while imaging techniques like CT and MRI are essential for evaluating the extent of the tumor and planning treatment.
- The main treatment is surgical removal of the tumor for functional restoration, with additional therapies like radiotherapy considered for cases that have metastasized; the report highlights a unique case of eyelid SCC metastasis emphasizing the need for thorough imaging.
Ortner's syndrome refers to vocal cord paralysis resulting from compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve by abnormal mediastinal vascular structures. We present a case of an 89-year-old man who was an active smoker, with a clinical history of hypertension, who presented hoarseness of voice with chronic evolution. Neck and Thoracoabdominal CT angiography was performed revealing a thrombosed aneurysm of the aortic arch.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPneumosinus dilatans (PSD) is an abnormal dilatation and enlargement of one or more paranasal sinuses, extending beyond the anatomic bony boundaries, without defect or thinning of its bony walls. It is documented by only a few reports. Usually asymptomatic, it is in general found incidentally on imaging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCongenital duodenal obstruction is a common cause of bowel obstruction. It is relatively easy to diagnose in the neonatal period. However, if the obstruction is due to a duodenal diaphragm, diagnosis may be delayed until later in infancy or even adulthood, depending on the size of the aperture in the diaphragm.
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