7 results match your criteria: "University of Medicine and pharmacy of Rabat[Affiliation]"
Transdiaphragmatic extension of a thymoma invading the peritoneum and the spleen.
Radiol Case Rep
December 2024
Radiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, University of Medicine and pharmacy of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.
Article Synopsis
- Thymoma is a rare tumor from thymic epithelial cells in the chest, presenting diagnostic and clinical challenges, especially when it behaves invasively.
- A case study of a 66-year-old woman showed a large, invading mass in the anterior mediastinum that spread to the abdomen and affected nearby organs, diagnosed as a type B2 thymoma at stage IV B.
- This case highlights the need for timely and precise diagnosis, requiring collaboration among medical specialists to address advanced thymoma, and stresses the importance of accounting for local invasion in treatment planning, often involving chemotherapy and radiotherapy before surgery.
Coexistence of cerebral aneurysm and meningioma: A case report.
Radiol Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Mohammed V University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.
The coexistence of a meningioma and an unruptured intracranial aneurysm was considered a rare phenomenon, accidentally detected by radiological assessment. The relationship between these 2 entities is complex and represents a neurosurgical challenge. We share our experience of a case involving a 36-year-old male patient with no prior medical history who consulted for chronic unilateral left periorbital headaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSkull base osteomyelitis due to bilateral acute otitis media: Case report and literature review.
Radiol Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Radiology, Mohammed V Military hospital, University of Medicine and pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.
Article Synopsis
- Skull base osteomyelitis is a serious and rare condition mostly seen in immunocompromised people, and it can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
- The most common cause is the spread of necrotizing external otitis, but it can also originate from other sources like bilateral otitis media.
- Diagnosing this condition is challenging due to varied symptoms, so imaging is essential for determining the infection's source, extent, and any complications, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for effective treatment.
Uncommon orbital metastasis in ductal breast carcinoma: a rare presentation 12 years after treatment.
J Surg Case Rep
June 2024
Radiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Av. Allal Al Fassi, Rabat, Morocco.
Orbital metastasis originating from breast carcinoma, particularly ductal carcinoma, represents a rare clinical entity, with lobular carcinoma usually being more common. Long-term surveillance in breast cancer patients is crucial for early detection of metastasis. Herein, we present a case of a 70-year-old woman with a history of left ductal breast carcinoma, diagnosed and treated 12 years ago.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary rectal adenocarcinoma with musculoskeletal metastasis as the only metastasis site: A case report with a short literature review.
Radiol Case Rep
April 2024
Radiology Department, National Institute of Oncology, University of Medicine and pharmacy of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.
Article Synopsis
- Rectal carcinoma metastasizing to skeletal muscle is uncommon, with only 30 cases reported since 1970.
- A case study presents a middle-aged man diagnosed with rectal adenocarcinoma three months prior.
- A subcutaneous mass in his left proximal buttock was identified and confirmed through histological analysis as a metastatic lesion from the original rectal cancer.
Intracranial dermoid cysts are benign tumors of congenital origin. The intradiploic forms are rare, exceptional at the pterional level. We report the case of a 10-year-old girl who presented with a cutaneous fistula in the left frontotemporal region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrimary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma with lung metastasis: A case report with literature review.
Radiol Case Rep
February 2024
Anatomopathology Department, University Hospital Ibn Sina, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Morocco.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare tumor that typically originates from secretory glands, most commonly found in the salivary glands. However, it can also develop as a primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma, which appears identical under the microscope to adenoid cystic carcinoma originating in other tissues. Distinguishing between primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma and extracutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma with cutaneous metastases is crucial for determining the prognosis and appropriate management of the condition.
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