Publications by authors named "O Bellouki"

Introduction: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) occasionally involves the inferior vena cava (IVC), but intra-atrial extension is very rare, with the most dreaded complication being thrombi migration into pulmonary arteries.

Case Presentation: A 52-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis and a smoking history presented with dyspnea, weight loss, and a previous episode of hematuria. Echocardiography revealed an intra-atrial thrombus with signs of pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Background: Urethral malignant melanoma is an uncommon and aggressive malignancy, frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 74-year-old North African female diagnosed with primary metastatic urethral melanoma. Initial staging included a thorough physical examination, pelvic MRI, and whole-body CT scan, initially showing no signs of distant metastasis.

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Article Synopsis
  • Tuberculosis continues to be a significant global health issue, particularly affecting areas beyond the lungs, known as extrapulmonary cases.
  • A rare case of prostate tuberculosis was identified in a 55-year-old man, initially misdiagnosed as prostate cancer, highlighting the difficulty in diagnosing this condition.
  • The report discusses the diagnostic techniques, progressive symptoms, and treatment options available for prostate tuberculosis.
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Penoscrotal lymphedema is a manifestation of disrupted lymphatic drainage, causing a significant increase in scrotal volume. impacting both aesthetics and quality of life. Elephantiasis, classified as stage III by the International Society of Lymphology, represents the advanced stage of scrotal lymphedema, often linked to parasitic diseases.

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Peritoneal fistulization of pyonephrosis is an uncommon condition, leading to a generalized peritonitis, considered as extreme life-threatening emergency. Secondary to an obstructive uropathy, increasing intra-renal pressure. In most cases, ureteral stones represent the underlying causes followed by stenosis, tumor, or connective tissue disease.

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