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E Mutijima

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[Cord compression secondary to extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassaemia].

Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a common manifestation in beta-thalassemia, but can also occur in several clinical hematologic disorders or neoplasms. It has been reported in almost all sites of the body. Often asymptomatic, it can be manifested by compression of the adjacent organs. Spinal cord compression as a consequence of EMH in the intraspinal epidural space is an extremely rare complication. We report a case of a 34 year old man who was hospitalised for complete paraplegia and spasticity of both lower limbs; spinal cord compression on D4-D8 by EMH was diagnosed by MRI and confirmed by histologic examination.

Adult↗

[Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the uterine cervix: case report].

We report a case of a 79-year-old Tunisian woman who presented with post-coital bleeding. A polypoïd mass of the cervix was discovered. Histopathological examination of the specimen biopsy showed a squamous-cell carcinoma. The patient underwent radical resection. The definitive diagnosis of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the cervix was retained after histopathological and immunohistochemical examination. There was no local involvement and no metastasis. The lymphoepitheloma-like carcinoma of the uterine cervix is a rare entity with distinct morphological features and a usually good prognosis.

Aged↗

[Massive ovarian oedema].

Massive ovarian oedema is a rare tumor-like condition predominantly found in young women. It is considered malignant until otherwise proven because of its solid nature. The pre-operative diagnosis is very difficult. The frozen section examination can help for diagnosis and ensures conservative treatment with ovarian preservation. The authors report a case of a 23-years-old woman with right ovarian mass findings on ultrasound imaging. The diagnosis of massive ovarian oedema was made on frozen section after a right oophorectomy. Although most of reported cases has been handled by oophorectomy, the conservative treatment must be the ruler, especially since the disorder is benign and reaches the youth.

Adult↗