[Hydrocephalus in children: clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic features in four medical facilities in Lubumbashi].

Introduction: hydrocephalus is a progressive distension of the anatomical spaces (ventricles and subarachnoid space) containing the cerebrospinal fluid. It most commonly affects children. In developed countries, its prevalence and incidence are estimated between 0.

[Mesenteric abscess due to revealing mesenteric Castleman´s disease in an immunocompetent young adult].

Mesenteric abscess caused by chryseobacterium meningosepticum is an extremely rare clinical entity, most often found in immunodeficient patients. Castleman disease can manifest as a mesenteric abscess. We here report the case of a 23-year-old patient admitted with generalized acute peritonitis evolving over the last 2 weeks.

[Conservative treatment of giant omphaloceles with dissodic 2% aqueous eosin: a case serie].

Primary surgical closure for the treatment of giant omphalocele is punctuated by the onset of unpleasant complications. Conservative treatment is an option in low-income countries where neonatal resuscitation is associated with high mortality rates. We conducted a prospective study of patients admitted to the University Clinics of Lubumbashi between January and April 2020 and receiving conservative treatment based on dissodic 2% aqueous eosin according to a defined protocol.

[The role of open surgery in the treatment of patients with a history of extended and postinfectious ureteral stricture: a case report].

The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of open surgery in the treatment of patients with a history of extended and postinfectious ureteral stricture as well as our experience with therapy. The study involved a 38-year old patient presenting at the urology service of the University Clinics of Lubumbashi with left lumbar pain, burning sensation during urination and fever. Clinical and paraclinical assessment showed extended ureteral stricture.

[Osteoarticular infections in patients with sickle cell disease in Lubumbashi: epidemiological study focusing on etiology and management].

Introduction: infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with sickle cell disease, especially before age 5 years. The purpose of this study was to highlight the epidemiological features, etiologies and management of osteoarticular infections in patients with sickle cell disease in Lubumbashi.

Methods: we conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study at the Research Center for Sickle Cell Disease in Lubumbashi (RCSCDL) over a three-year period from June 2014 to June 2017.

[Anorectal malformations: a 6-years review at the University Clinics of Lubumbashi].

Anorectal malformations (ARM) are developmental anomalies of the genitor anal elements, they represent a wide range of anomalies. An early diagnosis allows a better management as it reduces mortality associated with ARM, especially in developing countries. A prospective cross-sectional study has been carried, including patients from 0 to one year, admitted in our service for ARM.

[Angiosarcoma of the shoulder revealed by previous trauma: about a case and literature review].

Angiosarcoma is a rare tumor which can affect multiple sites. However, it most commonly arises from the skin. Then symptoms have been associated with clinical polymorphism.

[A case study of bilateral cystic basal cell carcinoma in an albino].

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. It occurs in young adults older than 50 years and it is often caused by chronic exposure to solar rays, which explains why it often affects the face. In patient who are not treated immediately, the tumour develops slowly, with locoregional extension, but it rarely metastasizes.

[Recurrent hernia of the Jean Louis Petit triangle: a case study].

Hernia of the Jean Louis Petit triangle and hernia of Grynfeltt's quadrilateral space can be classified as lumbar hernias. Its clinical diagnosis is confirmed by computed tomography and, possibly, by ultrasound or x-ray. There is a formal indication for surgery including swelling or functional discomfort but, above all, the risk of strangulation.

[Recurrent invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma treated by cystectomy with substitutive ileal enterocystoplasty: case report].

We here report a case of bladder urothelial carcinoma, a rare tumor in subjects less than 40 years, as well as our therapeutic experience. The study involved a 37-year old patient with a history of urinary tract infection and of staying at a riparian area (bilharzia) presenting with hypogastralgia and total macroscopic hematuria. Clinical and paraclinical assessment showed voluminous bladder mass suggesting infiltrative tumor without local or distant lymph node or organic involvement.