Publications by authors named "Rim Alami"

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare neoplasms that can occur in various locations, including the central nervous system (CNS). We present a case report of a 47-year-old male patient with an intracranial SFT who underwent subtotal resection followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient initially presented with chronic left temporal headache and was diagnosed with an intra-axial double-component mass in the left temporoparietal lobe.

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Myxopapillary ependymoma, a rare variant of ependymoma, commonly occurs in the conus medullaris or filum terminale. The rarity of these tumors can make their diagnosis and treatment challenging. This case report presents an atypical occurrence of myxopapillary ependymoma within the sacrum in a 68-year-old patient presented with a 3-month history of persistent left-sided low back pain radiating to the legs and fecal dysfunction.

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Nasopharyngeal cancer is a relatively rare cancer type, it is most common in southeast Asia and north Africa, it can be presented with nonspecific symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose. However, it remains a significant cancer to diagnose and treat early, as it can be aggressive and difficult to manage in its advanced stages. We report the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with isolated neck swelling, which was later found to be caused by multiple lymphadenopathies and suspected nasopharyngeal neoplasm.

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Testicular radiation therapy is a crucial component of the overall treatment of certain neoplasms. Yet, it remains challenging due to the unique anatomic location of the testicles, their specific radiation tolerance, and the lack of a standardized treatment workflow. In this article, we present the case of a 78-year-old patient with primary testicular lymphoma and describe the technical aspects of his radiation therapy.

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