Publications by authors named "Mehdi Lekehal"
Carotid stenosis complicating a vagus paraganglioma: A dually rare case.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Introduction And Importance: Cervical paragangliomas of the vagus nerve are tumors, of wich the nature and location make them extremely rare, representing only 0.012 % of cervical tumors.
Case Presentation: This article reports the case of a 64 year old patient, consulting for a latero-cervical mass associated with dysphonia, dysphagia, and repeated vagal syncopes, evolving for 10 months.
Behçet's disease is a multisystem vasculitis of undefined etiology. Aneurysms or pseudoaneurysms of the aortic arch constitute one of the major complications during the course of Behçet's disease. We report the case of a patient who presented for a consultation due to chest pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Tuberculous aortic aneurysms require rigorous medical and surgical management due to the various complications that pose a significant life risk, with recurrence being one of the most formidable postoperative complications. This recurrence is linked to significant hemorrhage and infection, subsequently increasing the risk of mortality. Aneurysmal involvement due to tuberculosis is documented and can affect all arteries, but localization in the common iliac artery is rare and serious, necessitating immediate management.
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- Tuberculosis is making a resurgence globally, and in Morocco, it can lead to rare but serious conditions like common iliac artery aneurysms, which pose high risks of infection and bleeding, necessitating careful treatment planning.
- A case involving a 54-year-old man presented with skin necrosis and a pulsating groin mass was diagnosed with a false aneurysm caused by tuberculosis, leading to emergency surgery that successfully restored arterial function.
- Although mycotic aneurysms are uncommon, they can result from direct infection or bloodborne spread, and while treatment success rates can be good, the mortality from complications like ruptures remains significant, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.
Behcet's disease is a multisystem inflammatory disorder, whose vascular involvement is very rare. Aneurysmal arterial involvement is the severe form of the disease, it constitutes a therapeutic challenge given its severity, and frequent secondary complications. Profunda femoral artery aneurysms (PFAAs) are extremely rare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMycotic pseudoaneurysms of the iliac arteries are extremely rare and are caused by infection of the artery wall. It is difficult to diagnose early due to its silent manifestation. We present a case of a 64-year-old man with an isolated left common iliac artery pseudoaneurysm caused by who presented with thrombophlebitis, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting associated with fever, which was successfully treated with interposition grafting and antibiotic therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects 4 % of the population and is associated with various comorbidities, making it a public health concern.
Case Report: We discuss the case of a 50-year-old man with severe erythrodermic psoriasis who presented with a ruptured saccular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), requiring emergency surgery with good postoperative follow-up. shedding light on the link between psoriasis and cardiovascular complications.