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Ahlem Lahmar-Boufaroua

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PubMed2006

[Hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma in adulthood: a case report with literature review].

Mesenchymal hamartoma is a rare and benign tumor.. Representing 5 to 8 % of children's hepatic tumors, it is rarely described in adults. Authors report a new case of hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma in a 21-year-old woman, diagnosed after a sudden onser of clinical and biological cholestasis. Abdominal US and CTscan exminations showed a medial liver tumor with cystic formations suggestive of a hydatid cyst. The diagnosis of hepatic mesenchymal hamartoma was based onn hitology of the resected liver specimen. Radiological findings can suggest the diagnosis but only histology can confirm it. Treatment is surgical involving in most of the cases; a wide hepatic resection because of the size of the tumor. Progosis is excellent when complete exeresis is possible.

Adult↗
PubMed2006

[Inflammatory fibroid polyp of the ileum presenting as intussusception: a case report in an adolescent].

Inflammatory fibroid polyp is an uncommon and benign submucosal lesion of the gastrointestinal tract. The maximal incidence is in the fifth and sixth decades. The main histological characteristics are diffuse inflammatory infiltrate with eosinophils and highly vascularized fibrocystic stroma. We report a case of 15-year-old patient who underwent emergency surgery because of acute intestinal obstruction as a result of an intussusception. The macroscopical study after segmental ileal resection showed a nodular lesion 3x2x2 cm, arising from the submucosa with an ulcerated surface. The pathologic diagnosis was ileal inflammatory fibroid polyp. Immunohistochemically, the cells reacted with vimentin and CD34. It has no malignant potential although extensive infiltration may occur. The etiology is unknown. We discuss the clinical, the pathological aspects and the possible etiological factors of the inflammatory fibroid polyp.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2005

[Intestinal T cell lymphoma in coeliac disease. A case report].

Primary intestinal T-cell lymphomas account for about 5% of all primary gastrointestinal lymphomas and are mostly associated with coeliac disease. Intestinal lymphomas are usually discovered during the 4th to 5th decade and constitute an exceptional complication of coeliac disease. This lymphoma is generally a high grade pleomorphic cell lymphoma with large cells. Our case concerned a 30 year old woman with a history of coeliac disease who developed a gastro-enteromesenteric lymphoma. Anatomopathological and immunohistochemical analysis showed an enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma. We suggest that patients with coeliac disease unresponsive to a gluten free diet or with deteriorating clinical condition be investigated for complications such as enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma. It is also important to avoid this complication by detecting asymptomatic form of coeliac disease that needs a gluten-free diet.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

[Kikuchi disease: an unusual clinico-pathologic presentation].

Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, also known as KIKUCHI disease is rare self-limited condition of young adults. Manifestations include enlargements of the cervical lymph nodes, sometimes with fever, and can be associated with other non-specific signs. The aetiologie of this affection is still unclear. This is a case report of a 27 year-old man who presented cervical and sus-clavicular lymphadenopathy diagnosed first as lymph nodes tuberculosis before the diagnostic of KIKUCHI disease was made.

Adult↗