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Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery P32, University Hospital Center IBN Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Introduction: Neurofibromas are rare benign tumors of peripheral nerve sheaths, and hand involvement is particularly uncommon. This case report presents a large neurofibroma located in the thenar region, a critical area for thumb opposition and hand dexterity, posing unique surgical challenges.
Presentation Of Case: A 23-year-old female presented with a 3-year history of a progressively enlarging mass in the thenar region of the right hand, accompanied by nocturnal pain but no neurological deficits.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Internal medicine, Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia.
Introduction And Importance: Chordoma is an uncommon malignant tumor that originates from the remnants of the primitive notochord in the embryo. They account for 1 % of intracranial tumors and 4 % of primary bone tumors. It is a locally aggressive tumor with a low risk of metastasis.
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December 2024
Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Hospital of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.
Introduction: Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare histiocytic neoplasm. It most commonly presents with bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. We report the fourth case in the literature of RDD presenting as isolated axillary lymphadenopathy.
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December 2024
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Introduction: Achalasia, a rare esophageal disorder with an annual incidence of 0.11 per 100,000 in children, is characterized by impaired lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation and peristalsis. Infantile cases are extremely uncommon and often linked to genetic conditions like Allgrove and Down syndrome.
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December 2024
Urology A Department, University Hospital IBN SINA, Morocco.
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.
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