157 results match your criteria: "Assad University Hospital[Affiliation]"
Int J Surg Case Rep
June 2024
Department of Orthopaedic and Joint Surgery, Damascus University-Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus, Syria. Electronic address:
Introduction And Significance: The Fulkerson osteotomy, also known as anteromedial tibial tubercle transfer, is a surgical procedure used to address patellar instability. It aims to restore the extensor mechanism of the knee, primarily benefiting patients with recurrent patellar dislocations.
Case Presentation: We present a case of a patient with chronic recurrent patellar dislocation.
Clin Case Rep
May 2024
Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine AL-Assad University Hospital Damascus Syria.
Myeloid sarcoma (MS) is a rare extramedullary infiltration of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We present a case of 19-year-old male with AML-M2 who relapse with AML sarcoma in brain and optic nerve. MS as AML extramedullary relapse had a poor prognosis.
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May 2024
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Al-Assad university Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Thymomas are rare tumors originating from thymic tissue and rarely metastasize. They can be diagnosed either incidentally or symptomatically when compressing or invading nearby structure. A 36-year-old man presented with significant high-grade fever, chest pain that worsens upon lying down, and dyspnea.
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May 2024
Department of General Surgery.
Introduction And Importance: Tuberculosis (TB) has been one of the most devastating diseases to humanity in recent decades; although pulmonary infection is the most common, infection of any other organ is familiar as well. Colon cancer is another disease affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) system and mostly targets people over 50. Only a few studies mentioned the co-existence of cancer and TB occurring at the same place and time.
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May 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic; Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic. Electronic address:
Introduction And Importance: Multiple Hereditary Exostoses is a rare autosomal dominant bone disorder that predominantly affects males at an incidence of (1:50,000 to 1:100,000) in Western populations. The etiology is owed to mutations in the EXT gene group, specifically EXT1 and EXT2 which cause the formation of Osteochondromas. Diagnosis is typically established in childhood.
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April 2024
Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine Al-Mouwasat University Hospital Damascus Syria.
Extramedullary involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is an uncommon relapse. In this case, we present a unique instance of a 43-year-old male diagnosed with CML experiencing a CNS blast crisis.
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March 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.
Introduction And Importance: Intimomedial mucoid degeneration is a rare vascular disorder first depicted in 1977. It involves mucin deposition in arterial layers. This will cause elastic tissue degeneration and aneurysm formation.
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March 2024
Faculty of Medicine.
Introduction And Importance: Ectopic pelvic kidneys are an extremely rare congenital renal system anomaly. This embryological occurrence transpires between the 4th and 8th gestational weeks, and is seen in 1 in every 2100-3000 births. Moreover, research articles indicate an incidence of ectopic pelvic kidneys ranging from 0.
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March 2024
Pathology and Cytopathology, Damascus, Syria.
Cutaneous metastasis of urothelial carcinoma after radical cystectomy is extremely rare. We present the case of a 57-year-old man who underwent a radical cystectomy with ileal conduit for the presence of a bladder tumor. He developed a cheek lesion after 2 months, which was diagnosed as a metastatic nodule along with bone metastases from high-grade bladder urothelial carcinoma.
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March 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.; Department of Surgery, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.. Electronic address:
Introduction And Importance: Primary pancreatic hydatid cysts are exceptionally rare as they have an incidence rate ranging from 0.14 % to 2 %. Due to their extreme rarity, the patient's clinical manifestations are nonspecific.
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March 2024
General Surgery Department, Al-Assad University Hospital, Damascus, Syria.
Introduction: Primary small bowel melanoma (PSBM) is a rare form of melanoma that originates from the intestinal mucosa. It is typically asymptomatic; however, it can present with non-specific symptoms, which pose challenges in accurately diagnosing the condition. In rare cases, it may manifest as small bowel obstruction, further adding challenges with diagnosis and management.
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February 2024
Faculty of Medicine.
Introduction And Importance: Thoracoabdominal duplication and intestinal malrotation are extremely rare congenital alimentary tract anomalies that can manifest in any segment of the gastrointestinal tract. Still, tubular duplications are an even rarer subset of alimentary tract duplications. Misdiagnosis could occur and this will yield devastating ramifications.
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February 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.; Department of Surgery, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.. Electronic address:
Introduction And Importance: Angiosarcomas are an exceedingly rare and malignant form of soft tissue sarcoma that are derived from endothelial cells. Overall, they comprise <1 % of the total number of soft tissue sarcomas. Due to nonspecific and misleading symptoms, the subsequent clinical presentations can easily result in misdiagnosis.
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February 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; Al-Assad University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Introduction And Importance: The main types of scrotal vascular lesions are varicocele, hemangioma, lymphangioma and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). AVM consists of network between arteries and veins without capillaries. It is the rarest type especially when in scrotum.
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January 2024
Prof. Dr. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus University- Faculty of Medicine, Syria.
The present study aimed to investigate the occurrence of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) by the presence of antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO Ab). Furthermore, we studied the relationship of clinical and thyroid ultrasound (US) characteristics with anti-TPO Ab. This cross-sectional study was performed in Al- Mowasat and Al-Assad University Hospitals from 2021 to 2023.
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January 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus 963, Syria.
Primary hepatic rhabdomyosarcoma is an exceedingly rare type of sarcomas. A 15-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain. Serial investigation showed a giant heterogeneous mass, with a diameter of 15 cm, located in the right lobe of the liver (segment 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8), with clear margins, non-homogeneous density in computerized tomography and the Positron Emission Tomography Scan Multi Slice revealed a peripherally slightly metabolically active hepatic mass (205 × 134 × 208 mm).
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January 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.
Introduction And Importance: A primary congenital splenic epidermoid cyst is an immensely rare pathology with mostly unknown epidemiological parameters. Misdiagnosis can easily happen and this results in life-threatening ramifications for patients. Considering this pathology as a potential differential diagnosis allows for the required surgical intervention to be timely accomplished.
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December 2023
Department of Endocrinology, Al-Assad University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Rationale: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is considered one of the most common inherited disorders. In about more than 95% of all CAH cases, the deficient enzyme is 21-hydroxylase. Infertility is an important complication of this disease, and although this topic has been studied more frequently in females, cases, and literature reviews of the causes of infertility in male patients are constantly increasing.
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November 2023
Internal Medicine, Al-Assad University Hospital, Damascus, SYR.
Rheumatic diseases encompass a diverse group of musculoskeletal conditions that often lead to inflammation, pain, and significant limitations in patients' lives. While traditional treatment approaches have primarily centered on medications to control symptoms, recent developments have introduced the concept of Boolean remission. Boolean remission offers a comprehensive evaluation of disease activity by considering clinical, biochemical, and patient-reported outcomes.
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October 2023
Internal Medicine, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus, SYR.
In a world characterized by rapid technological evolution, the integration of quantum technologies into the realm of healthcare has emerged as a transformative force. This narrative review explores the journey of quantum innovations in medicine, delving into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that underpin quantum computing, sensing, and communication. From the birth of quantum theory to the advent of practical quantum applications, we journey through historical milestones that have paved the way for a quantum-powered future in healthcare.
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November 2023
Department of Urology, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
November 2023
Head of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, Al-Assad University Hospital, Damascus University.
Introduction And Importance: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterised by multiple neurofibromas, café-au-lait spots, and iris hamartomas. The variety of vasculopathies that can occur in NF1 make it difficult for clinicians to accurately follow-up patients. Most cases of vasculopathies are stenotic, and, in few cases, aneurysms may form.
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November 2023
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, (The) Syrian Arab Republic.
Introduction And Importance: Retroperitoneal neoplasia comprise less than 2% of all tumours. benign primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenoma (PRMC) is an extremely rare tumour. Their clinical course is overall silent unless the patient presents with a vague abdominal or pelvic pain, abdominal distention, or a palpable mass.
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November 2023
Department of Neurosurgery, Al Assad University Hospital, Damascus, Syria.
Introduction: Idiopathic occlusion of the Foramen of Monro is extremely rare in adults. The occlusion is classified into four types, with the first being the most infrequent. This condition induces noncommunicating hydrocephalus with the ensuing increased intracranial pressure symptoms.
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October 2023
Neurology Department at Al Assad University Hospitals, Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria.
Introduction: Spinal epidural capillary hemangioma is a very rare variety of tumors, usually with a predilection for the thoracic spine.
Case Presentation: A 16-year-old female complained of hyperacute neurologic deficit progressed within hour, which presented by acute paraplegia, and loss of all sensations from her lower limbs up to her breasts. Neurologic exam revealed paralysis of lower limbs (0/5 on both legs) with a flaccid tone, absence of reflexes, weakness of the trunk with sensory level T4, bilateral flexion of plantar reflexes, and loss of sphincters' controls.