Cutaneous fistulization: An extremely rare presentation of hydatid liver cyst in a child.

We report the case of a 10-year-old child who presented with a renitent lesion on the left abdominal wall. Clinical, radiological, and intraoperative findings concluded to a cutaneous fistulization of a hydatid cyst of the left lobe of the liver. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination.

A case report of multiple foreign body ingestion with a ring-like configuration: The magnetic effect.

Introduction: Magnetic foreign body (FB) ingestion represents a significant health hazard among children. The increasing use of small attractive magnets as toys or parts of various household accessories makes it easily accessible to children. The aim of this report is to raise awareness of public authorities and parents around exposing children to magnetic toys.

Xeroderma pigmentosum and renal leiomyosarcoma: A very rare case report association.

Introduction: Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder causing extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is transmitted by an autosomal recessive mode. This disease is classically characterized by a high risk of skin cancer.

Congenital urethrocele in children. A case report.

Introduction: Congenital urethrocele is a rare disease in children. The diagnosis is often easy but the management remain difficult due to the risk of urethral stenosis form.

Case Presentation: We report a case of a 19-month-old child presenting with a penoscrotal mass.

A rare case report of a neonatal idiopathic intussusception in a full-term newborn.

Introduction: In contrast with the usual idiopathic intussusception appearing in infants, neonatal intussusception in full-term newborns is a rare entity and usually due to an organic lead point lesion. It has a misleading and variable presentation. This manuscript reports a very rare case of neonatal idiopathic intussusception in a full-term male newborn in order to highlight the difficulties in establishing an early diagnosis.

Intestinal Malrotation and Volvulus in Neonates: Laparoscopy Versus Open Laparotomy.

Background: Intestinal malrotations with midgut volvulus are surgical emergencies that can lead to life-threatening intestinal necrosis. This study evaluates the feasibility and the outcomes of laparoscopic treatment of midgut volvulus compared with classic open Ladd's procedure in neonates.

Materials And Methods: The medical records of all neonates with diagnosis of malrotation and volvulus, who underwent surgery between January 1993 and January 2014, were reviewed.

Uncommun etiology of pediatric Hematuria: urethral lymphangioma.

We report a case of urethral cystic lymphangioma. Hematuria is the revealing symptom. Im our knowledge, is the third case described in literature.

Testicular tumours in prepubertal children: About eight cases.

Background: To analyze the spectrum of testicular tumors in prepubertal children and the therapeutic resultants in an unselected population.

Materials And Methods: Our hospital database was analyzed for testicular tumors from January 1995 to December 2010 concerning clinical presentation, treatment and therapeutic results.

Results: Eight patients were operated on because of testicular tumors.

Liver injuries in children: the role of selective non-operative management.

Background: Trauma remains the leading cause of mortality in the pediatric population. Liver injuries occur commonly in blunt abdominal trauma.

Aim: To assess the selective non-operative management of liver injuries in children.

Intestinal volvulus: aetiology, morbidity and mortality in Tunisian children.

Background: Intestinal volvulus (IV) can occur at various sites of the gastrointestinal tract. In Europe, IV in children is most frequently due to malrotation but in Asia Ascaris infestation is a common cause. This report reviews the experience with IV in children in Tunisia; analyzes the aetiologies as well as the clinical presentations and the benefits of the Ladd's procedure in the treatment of the IV.

Management of perineal ectopic testes.

Background: Perineal ectopic testis (PET) is a rare congenital anomaly in which the testis is abnormally situated between the penoscrotal raphe and the genitofemoral fold.

Aim: we report six patients treated for PET. The epidemiological, clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this rare entity are discussed in light of data of the literature.