Publications by authors named "S Wakrim"

Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) is a nonatherosclerotic, noninflammatory vascular disorder predominantly affecting women aged 18 to 65 years. This case report highlights a 74-year-old female diagnosed with FMD incidentally during evaluation for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Imaging revealed significant vascular anomalies, including a giant intracranial carotid aneurysm and a hypoplastic iliac vein with extensive collateral formation.

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Endometrioma is a localized form of endometriosis, usually found within the ovaries bilaterally, containing degenerated blood products resulting from bleeding of ectopic endometriotic tissue at different ages. Rupture of the endometrioma is a rare complication that may result in hemoperitoneum and peritonitis and thus presents similarly to other more common abdominal emergencies, and the concomitant presence of a ruptured endometrioma and another abdominal emergency, although exceptional, remains possible. Ultrasonography and sectional imaging can be used to assess a diagnosis that is often confirmed postoperatively.

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Tethered cord syndrome is a rare form of spinal dysraphism. We present the case of a 24-year-old female patient who was admitted with chronic urinary symptoms, including dysuria and pollakiuria, which had persisted since puberty, along with lower back pain (lumbago). Due to the progression and increased severity of the lumbago, a lumbar MRI was performed.

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Background: Behçet's disease (BD) is a rare, multisystemic inflammatory disorder with a diverse range of manifestations, primarily affecting the mucocutaneous and ocular systems. While vascular involvement is less frequent it can be severe, with coronary aneurysms being particularly rare.

Case Description: We report a 28-year-old male with BD who developed a giant anterior interventricular artery aneurysm.

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Article Synopsis
  • A 41-year-old male with a history of cardiopathy and respiratory issues presented with severe symptoms related to heart failure, including significant dyspnea and edema after years of recurrent infections.
  • Diagnostic tests revealed multiple complications including dilation of cardiac chambers and a rare congenital condition known as H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), which contributed to his respiratory problems.
  • The patient was admitted to the ICU for intensive management, including treatment for pulmonary artery hypertension and preparation for surgical intervention to repair the fistula.
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