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B Louzir

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PubMed2006

[Legionnaire's disease complicated by acute renal failure due to rhabdomyolosis: a case report].

The infectious origin of non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis is rare (5% of cases). An elevated muscle enzyme level is often reported in the legionnaire's disease. We report the case of a 39-year-old male, with no previous medical history, admitted for renal failure (creatininemia=977 micromol/l) secondary to rhabdomyolysis and a twelve-day history of infectious syndrome with pneumonia in the left base. Legionella pneumophila was considered responsible for these symptoms because of a positive serology. The other microbial assessments were negative. After rehydration and three weeks of antibiotics, the outcome was favorable: the renal failure resolved completely and the muscle enzyme level returned to normal.

Acute Kidney Injury↗
PubMed2006

[Cytomegalovirus myelitis in immunocompetent adult].

INTRODUCTION: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection occurs in 40 to 100% of general population. It is often asymptomatic in immunocompetent subject but may induce neurological syndromes such as encephalitis and myelitis. CASE RECORD: We reported a case of a 64-years-old woman immunocompetent, with acute proximal upper and lower limb weakness, paresthesias and two episodes of urinary retention. MRI of the spine showed abnormal enhancement from cervical to lumbar spine indicative for myelitis. Diagnosis of CMV associated myelitis was confirmed by a positive CMV serology. Administration of ganciclovir was followed by a partial improvement in five months. DISCUSSION: Few cases of CMV acute myelitis in immunocompetent patients have been reported in the literature. The pathogenesis is not well known, however, immune-mediated central nervous system damage may be attributed to the pathogenesis of the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment improves the prognosis.

Antiviral Agents↗
PubMed2005

[Excavated right pleuro-pneumopathy with fever].

Respiratory manifestations are rarely observed in pyonephrosis. We report a new case revealed by lower respiratory infection with Escherichia coli empyema. Ultrasound and computed tomography rectified the diagnosis.

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PubMed2004

[Cervico-thoracic localization of a hydatid cyst].

The authors report a case of cervico-thoracic region hydatid cyst suspected by the presence of a palpable right lower neck mass. This location is very rare. Neck ultrasound and computed tomography showed the cyst. Magnetic resonance imaging can be useful for diagnosis and provided the best anatomo-topographic evaluation before surgery.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

[Systemic lupus erythematosus in Tunisia. A multicentric study. About 295 cases].

PURPOSE: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a great clinical polymorphism. Wide variety of genetic, hormonal, immunological and environmental contributes to release the disease. Our objective was to describe and precise the epidemiological, clinical and immunological profile of this disease in Tunisia. METHOD: It is a retrospective study conducted by the Tunisian society of internal medicine during the period from January 1990 to December 1999. All patients fulfilled at least four of the revised American Rheumatism Association's criteria for SLE. RESULTS: Two hundred and ninety-five SLE have been examined (271 women, 24 men). The most frequent clinical manifestations were: articular 90%, malar rash 62%, photosensitivity 46%, seritis 32% and glomerulonephritis 56%, dominated by WHO class III and IV: 60 cases (renal biopsy was performed in 95 patients). Neurological features were observed in 14.5%. The abnormal laboratory findings were leucocytopenia 45%, lymphopenia 47%, thrombocytopenia 16% and hemolytic anemia in 6.7%. Antinuclear antibodies, anti-ds DNA and anti-Sm were at 92%, 74% and 57%, respectively. Eighty-three percent of patients were treated by steroids, and in 52 cases (18%), we added immunosuppressive drugs. Two hundred and eighteen patients were followed up with a mean follow-up duration of 51 months. Twenty-eight percent were in complete remission and in 60%, the SLE was active. In contrast, death occurred in 29 cases. CONCLUSION: Our study confirmed the clinical polymorphism of SLE, the great similarity with other studies apart the world, the gravity of renal and cardiac features and the infectious complications induced by corticosteroids.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

[Systemic lupus erythematosus in 24 tunisian males: clinico-biological analysis and clinical course].

PURPOSE: The systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rare at the male. The clinic and biological characteristics and the evolution are variable between different studies. From 24 Tunisian observations we try to contribute to the precision of these characteristics on this ground. METHOD: It's a tunisian, multicentric, retrospective study of 24 males lupus, follow-up from 1990 to 1999 within a total lupus cohort of 295 patients. RESULTS: The sex-ratio female/male is 11/29, mean age at diagnosis is 31.75 years (range 10 to 63). The most frequent clinical manifestations are: arthritis (95%), malar rash (71%), photosensitivity (41%), glomerular nephropathy (66%) (classes III and IV = 7 cases/9), the serositis (37.5%) and Raynaud phenomenon (25%). Comparing these characteristics of two patient groups (24 males and 271 females), significant difference was observed : vascular thrombosis in male (16% vs 4% p : 0,027) and alopecia in female (12.5% vs 4% p : 0.03). For the other manifestations as nephropathy and serositis which are frequent in male the difference was not significant. The overall survival rate at 5 years 93% is and it was nearly the same in woman SLE patients. CONCLUSION: SLE in male is rare. In SLE male patients vascular thrombosis and nephropathy are more frequent without survival's influence.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2001

[Lung metastasis disclosing a calf tumor].

Lung metastasis is a common finding, either before, with or after discovery of the primary tumor. Histological examination of a lung formation of unknown origin can lead to diagnosis of a primary tumor. We report the case of a 28-year old woman who presented an apparently primary tumor in the lower left pulmonary lobe. Pathology reported soft tissue alveolar sarcoma. The first manifestation of this rare soft tissue tumor can be a lung or brain tumor. Imaging evidenced the primary tumor in the left calf. Histology confirmed the diagnosis and the metastatic nature of the lung tumor.

Adult↗
PubMed2001

[Severe chronic hypoxemia in cirrhosis].

In the course of cirrhosis, severe chronic hypoxemia (< 60 mmHg) is exceptional, it is the most often in contact with intrapulmonary vascular anomalies and necessitates complex investigations. Authors reported a case of 16-years old patient, breach of cirrhosis with underdevelopment and that presents a severe chronic respiratory insufficiency not improved by the addition of oxygen. The different practiced explorations are in favor of an hepatopulmonary syndrome secondary probably to intrapulmonary shunting.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2001

[Basis and guidelines for empirical antibody therapy in the management of community-acquired pneumonia].

The choice of the antibiotic should be based on clinical, chest X-ray radiography and essentially microbiologic criteria. Incurrent practice treatment is more often empiric based on epidemiologic characteristics of the microbiologic agents and the particularities of each patient. A satisfactory approach requires, in addition, a perfect knowledge of different available antibiotics and the resistance of certain etiologic pathogens to these latters. because S. Pneumoniae is the most frequently encountered pathogen, B lactams and especially Penicillin G. and amoxicillin remain the most useful drugs prescribed for adults with risk factors. However, in advanced age patients and those with comorbidity, the spectrum should be enlarged and should include, besides S. Pneumoniae, H. influenzae and other Gram negative bacilli. When the pneumonia is more severe and has required hospitalization, the antimicrobial therapy must be immediate, multiple and large. The causal agent must be searched for desperately, so that the antimicrobial therapy can be adapted secondary to the results of the antibiogram.

Adult↗
PubMed2001

[Pseudo-tumoral aspergilloma].

Aspergilloma is the most common form of pulmonary aspergillosis, generally developing pre-existing lung cavities. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is required in case of hemoptysis. We report the case of a 74-year-old man with pulmonary aspergilloma where fiberoptic bronchoscopy visualized mycetoma and cavitation. Visualization and biopsy of the fungus ball during fiberoptic bronchoscopy is rare.

Aged↗
PubMed2000

[Mediastinal fibrosis combined with Behçet's disease. Three case reports].

PURPOSE: Intrathoracic manifestations other then vascular aneurysm and thrombosis are rare in the course of Behçet's disease. Mediastinal fibrosis is also unusual. METHODS: Three cases of Behçet's disease with initial mediastinal fibrosis are reported. Diagnosis means, pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic modalities are also more precisely defined. RESULTS: Three male patients (21, 25 and 27 years of age, respectively) were hospitalized for progressive vena cava superior syndrome accompanied by mediastinal fibrosis demonstrated by MRI and/or CT scan which both showed infiltration of the mediastinal fat. Multiple calcifications were also present in one patient. Histology was performed in one case. Thrombosis of the vena cava superior and innominata veins was associated with fibrosis in all three cases. Thrombosis of venae subclavia and left jugularis was also present in one case. Other manifestations leading to the diagnosis of Behçet's disease were demonstrated by the patient's history and, in one case, occurred on the fourth day of hospitalization. After initiation of a treatment including corticoids, anticoagulants and colchicine, the outcome was favorable in two cases. The third patient died. CONCLUSION: Mediastinal fibrosis combined with Behçet's disease has rarely been described. However, it should be included in manifestations of the disease. The causative process which might be vasculitis has to be demonstrated.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

[Arterial aneurysms and Behçet's disease: apropos of 3 cases].

PURPOSE: Results that were obtained from three patients and a literature review allow the authors to better define the place of medical and surgical treatments according to the different locations of arterial aneurysm occurring in the course of Behcet's disease. METHODS: Retrospective report of five cases of arterial aneurysm that occurred during Behcet's disease in three patients. RESULTS: Due to the unusual symptoms, diagnosis can be hampered. Though lesions may be observed in various areas, they were mostly aortic (two patients). Surgical revascularization was done in all three patients. It mainly involved prosthetic grafts. Two patients were subsequently treated by postoperative immunosuppressive drugs. The mean follow-up was 22 months. Relapsing aneurysm was observed in one patient, while in another patient aneurysm developed in a new location. CONCLUSION: These types of arterial lesions respond poorly to medical treatment when a combination of colchicine and intermittent intravenous bolus of cyclophosphamide is used. Surgical indications should be given great yet selected weight, using prosthetic rather than venous autologous grafts (due to the risk of spontaneous venous involvement). Since either complication or recurrence is possible, prolonged monitoring is required.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

[Diagnosis of an opacity at the lung base: intrathoracic kidney].

A 72-year-old patient was admitted for exploration of an opacity of the left base discovered fortuitously on a routine chest x-ray. Initial blood tests were normal. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was normal. Computed tomography (CT) led to the diagnosis of a left kidney which had risen into a retro-cardiac position. Magnetic resonance imaging established the sub-diaphragmatic position of the kidney. Renal excretion was normal on intravenous urography. An ectopic kidney in an intrathoracic position is very uncommon and may raise a major challenge when visualized as a mediastinal or pulmonary opacity. Computed tomography or intravenous urography can provide the diagnosis and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrates its precise sub-diaphragmatic or supra-diaphragmatic position.

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