Pilomatricoma of the thigh: a case report.

Pilomatricoma, formerly known as calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a rare, benign, annexic skin tumor developed from the cells of the pilar matrix. The cure without recurrence is the rule after complete surgical excision. Clinical diagnosis is challenging.

Undiagnosed apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in an old amateur soccer player: a case report.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a primary muscle disorder characterized by an abnormal thickness of the left ventricular wall. It is often going undiagnosed because many patients have few symptoms and can lead normal lives. This is a case report about an apical cardiomyopathy diagnosed at a very late stage in an old amateur soccer player.

Infective endocarditis following COVID-19 pneumonia: about two cases.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a pandemic and public health crisis across the world. The severity of this situation is escalating in certain populations, particularly when the COVID-19 diagnosis may delay the recognition of more dramatic illnesses such as infective endocarditis, which is a dreaded complication in patients with cardiac disease. We report the case of two patients who presented with infective endocarditis initially mistaken for COVID-19 pneumonia, which was responsible for a delay in diagnosis.

Papillary tumor of the pineal region: Is stereotactic radiosurgery efficient for this rare entity?

Background: Papillary tumors of the pineal region are rare neuroepithelial lesions that were described for the time in the WHO 2007 classification. Management of such lesions remains controversial.

Case Description: We describe the case of a 26-year-old female who presented with intracranial hypertension syndrome secondary to a 1.

Co-existence of severe coarctation of the aorta and aortic valve stenosis in adulthood: a case report.

Aortic coarctation is a congenital heart disease that usually presents and is treated in the childhood. The aortic coarctation is often associated with concomitant cardiac pathologies, such as aortic stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve. We report the case of a 56-year-old man, admitted in our cardiologic unit, for sudden onset of chest pain, dyspnea and syncope.

Acute pulmonary embolism in a child following SARS-CoV-2 infection: a case report.

In children, coronavirus disease 2019 infection is rarely symptomatic. Severe forms with respiratory distress are rare, thromboembolic complications are exceptional. We report a rare case of a 14 years old girl with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection who was admitted to the hospital for bilateral pulmonary embolism with intracardiac thrombus.

Cerebral cryptococcosis with pseudo-meningiomatous revelation?

We report the case of a 28-year-old woman with history of lupus treated by Mycophenolate Mofetil and admitted for febrile meningeal syndrome associated with diplopia. Both initial and control brain MRI showed pseudo-meningiomatous lesion while second CSF microscopy revealed characterizing images of Cryptococcus neoformans.

Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin as a Treatment of COVID-19: Electrocardiogram Variability.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of the combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin is widely discussed. This treatment can cause many severe cardiac side effects that makes us discuss its utility. The aim of this study is to describe the cardiovascular effect of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin by analyzing surface ECG in patients with COVID-19.

Brain and Cardiac Concomitant Localization of the Hydatid Cyst.

Hydatid cyst is a parasitic infestation that is usually observed in the liver and lungs. The localization in the brain and the heart is exceptional. Here, we report a 11-year-old boy who was diagnosed to have two large hydatid cysts of the heart and brain.

Indeterminate genotypes of hepatitis C virus by the Abbott RealTime HCV Genotype II assay in Morocco. About eight cases resolved by a sequencing method.

The early detection and genotyping of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are important in the management of this infection. The genotype is the major factor influencing treatment decisions. That's why it is necessary to use fast and accurate methods in its determination.

Assessing National Cancer Control Plan Knowledge, Prioritization, and Engagement Through a Pediatric Oncology Cancer Control Workshop.

This study represents findings from a questionnaire completed before a cancer control workshop by 47 pediatric cancer control stakeholder participants from 27 countries. Respondents reported their knowledge of their country's cancer control plan, their understanding of childhood cancer control priorities in their local setting, and barriers to high-quality pediatric cancer care. Findings reveal a knowledge gap in pediatric oncology professionals' awareness of national cancer control plan existence, with under-recognition of existing plans, and uncertainty regarding whether pediatric cancer was included in the plans.

Well-directed inclusion of hematology in African national cancer control plans.

In the context of a convergent call for noncommunicable disease integration in the global agenda, recognizing cross-cutting needs and opportunities in national strategies across disease fields with shared priorities in low- and middle-income settings can enhance sustainable development approaches. We reviewed publicly available cancer control plans in Africa to evaluate for inclusion of hematology needs and shared service priorities. Pediatric data remain sparse in cancer control plans.

IPS Interest in the EEG of Patients after a Single Epileptic Seizure.

Objective. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of pathological cerebral activity responses to intermittent rhythmic photic stimulation (IPS) after a single epileptic seizure. Patients and Methods.

The prioritisation of paediatrics and palliative care in cancer control plans in Africa.

Background: Given the burden of childhood cancer and palliative care need in Africa, this paper investigated the paediatric and palliative care elements in cancer control plans.

Methods: We conducted a comparative content analysis of accessible national cancer control plans in Africa, using a health systems perspective attentive to context, development, scope, and monitoring/evaluation. Burden estimates were derived from World Bank, World Health Organisation, and Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance.