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Jun 16, 2025Open Access
Background: An ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor, that commonly occurs during the first and the second decade of life, which is why it’s often called a neoplasm of childhood and adolescence. It is composed of both epithelial and mesenchymal components, without any formation of calcified dental structure, and it can present in two clinical forms: a central (intraosseous) and a peripheral (extraosseous) variant. Aim: The aim of thi...
Apr 30, 2025Open Access
Background: Meckel’s diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital small bowel abnormality, which occurs when the omphalomesenteric duct fails to completely obliterate during the eighth week of pregnancy. Only 4% - 16% of individuals exhibit symptoms, while most patients are asymptomatic. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most frequent occurrence in children; in contrast, intestinal obstruction is the most common complication in adulthood. The majority of Meckel’s diverticula are discovered incid...
Mar 05, 2025Open Access
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are dilated veins in the anal canal and lower colon. The symptoms are primarily caused by increased pressure in these veins due to straining during defecation or any activity that causes strain. As the pressure rises, blood flow in the anal veins increases, leading to swelling and dilation. The most common effects of hemorrhoids include perianal swelling, thrombosed or prolapsed hemorrhoids, bleeding, and anal itching. Introduction: 1) To identy...
Feb 25, 2025Open Access
The general objective of this study is to identify the predictive factors of recurrence after surgery for cervico-mental keloid of at least ≥ 10 cm and reaching the sternum. This is a prospective cohort study of 32 adult Congolese Negroid males who had previously undergone keloidectomy with immediate closure or keloidectomy followed by dressings and then skin grafting. The study covers the period from January 1, 2011, to April 30, 2023, with a follow-up of at least 18 months. The majority of pat...
Feb 24, 2025Open Access
Background: Congenital lipoma is a rare benign tumor in infants, commonly affecting areas such as the trunk, neck, abdomen, forearms, buttocks, and thighs. However, it is infrequently observed on the face, scalp, and calves. Perineal lipomas are exceedingly rare and are typically associated with genitourinary or anorectal anomalies, with isolated cases being extremely uncommon. Case Summary: A 2-year-old male child presented with a perianal mass for evaluation. ...
Feb 24, 2025Open Access
Introduction: Pneumoperitoneum is a radiologic term denoting an abnormal collection of air in the peritoneal cavity. It reflects visceral perforation. Pneumoperitoneum without visceral perforation evidence after laparotomy is called spontaneous or idiopathic pneumoperitoneum. Case Report: We report a case of massive idiopathic pneumoperitoneum in a 3-day-old newborn. Unprepared abdominal x-ray revealed a massive pneumoperitoneum huge oval radiolucency delineated...
Feb 18, 2025Open Access
Background: Glioblastoma is the most prevalent and aggressive primary malignant brain tumor, known for its rapid growth and local invasion. While it predominantly remains within the central nervous system, extracranial metastasis is extremely rare, involving the liver, lymph nodes, thorax, spleen, and bones. Thoracic involvement is often associated with the worst prognosis. Aim: This paper presents a unique case of lung metastasis from glioblastoma, highlighting...
Feb 05, 2025Open Access
Meningeal hemangiopericytoma is a rare tumor that accounts for less than 1% of brain tumors. Its radiological appearance can be misleading and may lead to a misdiagnosis of meningioma. The definitive diagnosis is histological. Treatment primarily involves surgery and radiotherapy. The post-treatment course is characterized by frequent recurrences and distant metastases, requiring long-term follow-up. We report the case of a patient with a falx cerebri hemangiopericytoma whose progression was not...
Jan 24, 2025Open Access
Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological disorder marked by severe, stabbing pain in the face, often resulting from vascular or tumor-related compression of the trigeminal nerve. In rare instances, it can be linked to hydrocephalus. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman with both trigeminal neuralgia and hydrocephalus. MRI scans did not show any neurovascular compression at the trigeminal root entry zone. After treating the hydrocephalus, the patient’s trigeminal neuralgia symptoms were effec...
Jan 08, 2025Open Access
Background: Glossopharyngeal schwannomas are rare tumors, often presenting with symptoms that mimic more common vestibular schwannomas. This case report describes a 64-year-old male with a history of hypertension, who presented with progressive right-sided hypoacusis, signs of increased intracranial pressure, and dizziness over a four-month period. Neurological examination revealed a static cerebellar syndrome and vestibular dysfunction. Imaging, including CT and MRI, identified...
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