Publications by authors named "Oumeyma Trimeche"
Background: Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is defined as the hemorrhage or the infraction of a pituitary adenoma. Aiming to determine the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical characteristics as well as management and outcomes of PA in our population, we conducted this cross-sectional study.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Endocrinology of Hedi chaker university hospital, Sfax.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is regarded as a serious public health concern that boosts levels of stress and anxiety which could be explained by several reasons, including social isolation. In this regard, we aimed to assess the impact of health education on the anxiety level of COVID-19 patients during the isolation period.
Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial conducted between February 2021 and June 2021.
Article Synopsis
- A 42-year-old woman exhibited severe health issues, including high blood pressure (grade three hypertension), low potassium levels (severe hypokalemia), and absence of menstrual periods (primary amenorrhea).
- Doctors diagnosed her with complete 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency, a rare hormonal disorder.
- The case report covers the difficult treatment options, the patient's outcomes, and the follow-up process after diagnosis.