Fournier's gangrene with corpus spongiosum necrosis following obstructive emphysematous pyelonephritis: An exceptional and severe urological complication.

Fournier's gangrene is a grave necrotizing fasciitis that primarily affects the perineum, spreading through the fascias and leading to significant tissue destruction. The involvement of the urethra in necrosis is extremely rare, if not anecdotal. Emphysematous pyelonephritis, is a urinary infection with a high risk of progression to sepsis.

Hamman Syndrome in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Unveiling a Rare and Life-Threatening Complication.

Hamman syndrome, or spontaneous pneumomediastinum, is a rare condition characterized by the presence of free air in the mediastinum, often triggered by increased intrathoracic pressure from vomiting, coughing, or intense physical exertion. Its association with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is extremely uncommon. We report a case of an 18-year-old male with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes who developed DKA complicated by pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema, and a small pneumothorax.

Follicular Cystitis, a Rare Diagnosis in an Emergency Setting: A case report and literature review.

Introduction And Importance: Follicular cystitis (FC) is a rare inflammatory disorder of the bladder that predominantly affects women. The exact cause of FC remains largely unknown, although it has been associated with inflammatory processes and bacterial infections, particularly following urinary tract infections. Regarding orphan diseases, like follicular cystitis, where large-scale trials seem virtually impossible, case reports find their place and guide the scientific community to find the best course of action.

A successful case of vascular hitch procedure in adulthood: A simpler alternative for the vascular obstruction of the pyelo-ureteral junction.

Congenital obstruction of the upper urinary tract is often caused by the pyeloureteral junction syndrome, the lower polar vessel being the most common extrinsic etiology. We report on a case that was successfully treated using the Vascular HITCH, an alternative method with lower morbidity than Anderson and Hynes pyeloplasty considered the gold standard procedure. Our objective is to outline the aforementioned method and illustrate its ease of use and possible efficacy in carefully chosen adult patients.

When Menstruation Meets the Pleura: A Rare Case of Catamenial Hemothorax and Thoracic Endometriosis and a Literature Review.

Catamenial hemothorax is a rare manifestation of thoracic endometriosis, characterized by blood in the pleural cavity associated with menstrual cycles. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman with recurrent right-sided chest pain and dyspnea coinciding with menstruation. Imaging revealed a large pleural effusion and hemothorax.

Diffuse Interstitial Lung Disease Revealing Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a frequent manifestation of connective tissue diseases. They may be revelatory of the disease or occur during follow-up. Antisynthetase syndrome (ASS) is a complex and heterogeneous autoimmune disorder.

Removal of an Atypical Foreign Body Using Flexible Bronchoscopy Under Local Anesthesia.

While uncommon among adults, the act of inhaling a foreign object is a grave incident that might potentially endanger one's life or result in substantial repercussions. A 43-year-old patient with a history of asthma and epilepsy from infancy appeared with worsening respiratory distress and the presence of purulent secretions one week following an epileptic seizure. The chest X-rays and abdominal ultrasound revealed no anomalies.

Idiopathic Mediastinal Fibrosis: A Study of a Case Using CT and Bronchoscopic Imaging.

An uncommon illness known as fibrosing mediastinitis causes the mediastinum to grow excessively thick fibrous tissue. Fungal or idiopathic origins are the most common etiologies of pathology. In an individual suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), fibrosing mediastinitis, which resembled a bronchogenic cancer, was identified during anatomopathological examination following mediastinoscopy.

Pulmonary edema ex vacuo after drainage of pyo-pneumothorax.

This case presents a rare occurrence of re-expansion pulmonary edema following a drainage of pyo-pneumothorax in a 33-year-old patient. The diagnosis was established through a thoracic radiography, and the treatment consisted of symptomatic management, showing positive progress. Later on, the patient was diagnosed with pleural tuberculosis via GeneXpert testing and subsequently initiated on anti-bacterial therapy.

[Place du ballon de contre pulsion intra aortique dans l'infarctus aigu du myocarde compliqué par état de choc cardiogénique].

Background And Methods: Cardiogenic shock remains one of the leading causes of death in patients with myocardial infarction. The Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been widely used as a treatment for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), despite recommendations against its routine use. In this paper, our aim is to analyze and share our own experience with IABP in the setting of AMI.

A huge primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung: case report and review of the literature.

Unlabelled: Primary adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung is an uncommon thoracic neoplasm. It is considered a slow-growing tumor with a low-grade malignancy, which can be confusing as to its underlying malignancy, and the main treatment for this tumor is surgery.

Presentation Of The Case: Here, we report a case of cystic adenoid carcinoma of the lung in a 50-year-old man presenting with an unusual radiological presentation.

Isolated hydatic cyst of seminal vesicle: A new case.

We present a rare case of a hydatid cyst involving the seminal vesicle of a 39-year-old man. Left lumbar pain was the initial symptom. CT-scan and MRI revealed a retro vesical cystic mass arising from the seminal vesicle.

A rare case of acute urinary retention in a woman caused by primary retro vesical hydatid cyst.

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation that is endemic in many sheep and cattle-raising geographic areas including Mediterranean countries. Primary retro vesical hydatid cyst is a very rare entity. It can be revealed by urinary and gynecological signs.

Lower urinary tract symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis male patients versus controls.

We aimed to evaluate the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis (SpA) male patient versus control, then to determine the relation of LUTS with rheumatic diseases (RD) characteristics and with erectile dysfunction (ED). We conducted a cross-sectional case control study including 50 men with RA or SpA and 50 healthy controls. LUTS were evaluated by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS).

A case report of prostate cancer presenting as a symptomatic pelvic mass mimicking lymphoma.

Introduction: Metastatic prostate cancer is a relatively common condition in elderly men. The aim of this paper is to report a rare case of metastatic prostate cancer presenting as a large pelvic mass mimicking lymphoma and to discuss its management.

Presentation Of Case: An 85-year-old patient was complaining of lower urinary tract symptoms, and significant pelvic swelling.

Molecular Modelling and Dynamics Study of nsSNP in STXBP1 Gene in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Disease.

Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy (known as Ohtahara Syndrome) is one of the most severe and earliest forms of epilepsy, characterized by early seizures onset. It affects newborns and children between two and six years old. Among the genes that have been associated with early infantile epileptic encephalopathy, the STXBP1 gene, which encodes the Syntaxin binding protein1a that is involved in SNARE complex formation, contributes to synaptic vesicles exocytosis.

Establishment of a formal program for retinoblastoma: Feasibility of clinical coordination across borders and impact on outcome.

Retinoblastoma is an ocular tumor that occurs in young children, in either heritable or sporadic manner. The relative rarity of retinoblastoma, and the need for expensive equipment, anesthesia, and pediatric ophthalmologic expertise, are barriers for effective treatment in developing countries. Also, with an average age-adjusted incidence of two to five cases per million children, patient number limits development of local expertise in countries with small populations.

New variants in beta globin gene among the Palestinian refugees with sickle cell disease in Lebanon.

To examine the association between beta-globin sequence variations and phenotypes of sickle-cell disease (SCD) complications among Palestinian refugees in Lebanon correlating them with chromatographic readings and co-inheritance with β-thalassemia traits.   Methods: This cross-sectional study included 47 Palestinian refugees aged 4 to 54 living in different regions in Lebanon during the year 2015. Participant filled a well-designed questionnaire.

[Alveolar microlithiasis: about a new case].

Alveolar microlithiasis (AM) is a rare disease, characterized by the accumulation of calcium concretions in the pulmonary alveolar lumen. We report a new case of AM suspected on chest X-ray and confirmed by chest CT scan, whose appearance was pathognomonic, and by transbronchial pulmonary biopsy. AM is often asymptomatic, contrasting with the importance of lesions on X-ray which are characteristics of this disease.

[Pleural and lung metastasis from degenerated multiple adenofibromas: about a case].

Multiple adenofibromas or adenofibromatosis is characterized by the presence of at least 3 mono- or bilateral adenofibromas increasing significantly in size, causing trophic disorders. We report the case of a 46-year old female patient who had been followed up since she was 30 years old for bilateral adenofibromatosis that required 4 surgical procedures. Patient's medical data were collected in the Department of Respiratory Diseases at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center, Casablanca.

[Miliary tuberculosis].

Introduction: Tuberculosis miliary is a severe and rare form of tuberculosis. It is often due to a haematogenous spread of the bacillus of Koch and represents less than 2 % of tuberculosis.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 81 cases of tuberculous miliary collected at the Department of respiratory diseases of the Ibn Rochd university hospital in Casablanca between September 2003 and November 2016.

Pathogenic Mechanisms of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Aortopathy.

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital valvular defect and is associated with ascending aortic dilation (AAD) in a quarter of patients. AAD has been ascribed both to the hemodynamic consequences of normally functioning and abnormal BAV morphology, and to the effect of rare and common genetic variation upon function of the ascending aortic media. AAD manifests in two overall and sometimes overlapping phenotypes: that of aortic root aneurysm, similar to the AAD of Marfan syndrome; and that of tubular AAD, similar to the AAD seen with tricuspid aortic valves (TAVs).