Publications by authors named "Sabrine Ben Ammar"

Introduction: Empyema is a known complication of severe pleuropneumonia. In rare cases, if poorly treated, it could result in dissemination and fistulization and transformation into empyema necessitans. The manifestation may appear as a superficial abscess.

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Introduction: Empyema is a known complication of severe pleuropneumonia. In rare cases, if poorly treated, it could result in dissemination and fistulization and transformation into empyema necessitans. The manifestation may appear as a superficial abscess.

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  • Perineal ectopic testis (PET) is a rare condition where the testis is misplaced, often diagnosed through physical exams revealing an empty scrotum alongside discomfort in the perineal area, especially when sitting.
  • In two pediatric cases, children experienced perineal discomfort leading to difficulties in sitting, prompting surgical intervention (orchidopexy) to correct the testis position, with successful outcomes and no complications.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are vital in PET to ensure proper testicular function, with symptoms of discomfort serving as important indicators for further examination in young patients.
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Background And Importance: Urethral Prolapse (UP), first described by Solinger in 1732, is a rare condition characterized by the circular protrusion of the distal urethral mucosa through the external meatus, forming a hemorrhagic, sensitive vulvar mass. This condition is most commonly observed in prepubertal black females. This case report details the clinical manifestations and surgical management of UP in three young girls.

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Background: Blunt abdominal trauma has rarely been reported as a cause of acute appendicitis in the literature. However, the coexistence of the two conditions can cause issues for the patient. We present here a systematic review of cases of traumatic appendicitis as well as our own experience with a 12-year-old male patient.

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An accessory scrotum is characterized by a characteristic skin appearance in addition to a normal scrotum in the anatomically normal position. We report an accessory inguinal left hemiscrotum in a 15-day-old male infant. There was a normal scrotum and penis.

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