[Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in gastric cancer: a case report].

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome or Wilkie syndrome is due to the compression of the third duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. It causes acute or chronic upper bowel occlusion. Abdominal CT scan facilitates the diagnosis.

Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in an African Boy: What is the Pathophysiological Link?

The association between hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and juvenile chronic arthritis has rarely been reported in the literature. We report an untreated case of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in a young African male with co-presentation of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Possible pathophysiological and etiological links are discussed.

Adult Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in Sub-Saharan Area: A Retrospective Study of 26 cases.

Introduction and background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a condition caused by inappropriate stimulation of macrophage cells with hemophagocytosis. This paper aims to describe its diagnostic specifics and etiology and seeks to identify the factors that affect its prognosis in the black African adult population. Methods  A retrospective multicentre study was carried out in three medical units in Senegal: Department of Internal Medicine at Pikine Teaching Hospital, and Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Nephrology at Aristide Le Dantec Teaching Hospital; the study covered the period from January 1, 2012 to March 30, 2015.

Macrophage activation syndrome, a rare complication of primary Sjögren's syndrome: a case report.

Background: The association of macrophage activation syndrome and primary Sjögren's syndrome has been rarely reported in the literature. We report the first observation of this association in Africa, south of the Sahara, and we discuss the diagnosis and therapeutic challenge.

Case Presentation: A 26-year-old Mauritanian and Berber woman was followed for primary Sjögren's syndrome.

Tuberculosis arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint after uncomplicated falciparum malaria: a case report.

Background: Malaria and tuberculosis are co-endemic in many developing countries. However their associations are rarely reported. Yet, it has been suggested that a pathological process may link the two diseases.