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F Sukkarieh

Publications and source records attributed to F Sukkarieh.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2006

[Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in the posterior mediastinum].

We report the case of a 52-year-old male patient who developed a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) localized in the posterior mediastinum. The diagnosis of this rare tumor is difficult because the clinical presentation of the benign or malignant types is often similar, i.e. elective pain and bone erosions. Similarly, radiological procedures do not always allow distinction between the two types. MNR and CT-scan are the first line procedures: they localize and characterize the lesions, and CT-scan can also be a guide for biopsies. Histological diagnosis is required, but diagnosis can be compromised by the heterogeneous nature of the tumor. Surgical treatment should be undertaken whenever possible. Survival was unusually long in our patient, more than 5 years after discovery of the MPNST. This type of sarcoma is often very aggressive with frequent development of local recurrences and metastases.

Diagnosis, Differential↗
PubMed2004

[Tuberculous sacroiliitis: report of a case].

Our case concerns a 32-year old Cameroonian male presenting with tuberculous sacroiliitis. Diagnosis was made on the basis of a positive abscess needle aspirate. Tuberculous sacroiliitis is rare and generally an isolated phenomenon. Its insidious presentation leads to delayed diagnosis. The affection is often overlooked due to lack of awareness of the clinicians, the usually good condition of the patient and minimal signs of sacroiliac joint infection. Haematological data are frequently non contributory. High risk groups include developing countries immigrants, immunodepressed patients and low socioeconomic status. Accurate diagnosis is based on percutaneous synovial fluid or abscess aspirate bacteriology. CT-scan and NMR are the most helpful radiological examinations.

Adult↗
PubMed2004

[Gallstone ileus. Abdominal CT usefulness].

The authors report the case of a 93-year old woman referred to the emergency department and presenting with an intestinal obstruction. Abdominal CT reveals a biliary ileus caused by the migration and the impaction of a 3 cm gallstone in the small bowel. Surgical treatment by enterolithotomy was successful. In over 90% of cases, gallstone ileus is a complication of cholelithiasis and accounts for 25% of intestinal obstruction in patients over 65 years. To reduce morbidity and mortality, early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential. Abdominal CT-scan is the gold standard technique.

Aged↗
PubMed2003

Pulmonary nodular lesions in a 70-year-old man.

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is an uncommon but increasingly recognized clinicopathologic syndrome. This report illustrates a proteiform clinical presentation of BOOP in a 70-year-old patient with cough, low-grade fever, weight loss, and hemoptysis. Chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT scan) showed nodular lesions. A video-assisted thoracoscopic procedure for biopsy of the largest nodule was performed at the end of an extensive work-up. A diagnosis of BOOP was established and, because of persistent symptomatology, corticosteroid therapy was initiated. This observation illustrates that the clinical and radiological findings of BOOP are non-specific and can sometimes mimic primary and/or secondary pulmonary malignancies.

Journal Article↗
PubMed2003

[Pulmonary and hepatic arteriovenous malformations in a case of Rendu-Osler disease].

The authors report one case of Rendu-Osler disease in a 59-year-old woman presenting with pulmonary and hepatic arteriovenous malformations. She suffered from high-output heart failure due to a left-to-right intrahepatic shunt. Diagnosis and treatment by coil embolization of pulmonary and hepatic fistulas were performed by radiological techniques. Pulmonary shunting can produce severe neurologic complications. The disease is hereditary and progressive. Follow-up of treated patients and family screening are recommended.

Angiography↗
PubMed2003

[Subcutaneous emphysema in a borderline patient].

This report concerns a 31-year-old woman. It is an intricate case including bilateral self-induced pneumoparotitis, cervical and facial subcutaneous emphysema and limited pneumomediastinum. Besides, this borderline patient simulated asthma attacks. The clinical picture was characteristic of Munchausen's syndrome with multiple hospitalisations in various hospitals, automutilations and intentional production of physical symptoms. The diagnosis and the treatment are discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed2002

[Post traumatic intercostal lung herniation: a case report].

The authors report a case of post traumatic lung herniation in a 76 year old obese retired coalminer with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lung herniation is a rare event. It is typically is iatrogenic or post traumatic and sometimes occurs after a delay of several months or years. CT is useful for diagnosis.

Accidental Falls↗
PubMed1994

Pineal body metastasis.

We present a rare case of a pineal body metastasis developed from an oat cell carcinoma of the lung. Diagnosis by CT brain scan was easy but could have been difficult if the metastasis was solitary with the primary focus of tumor unknown. This lesion was temporarily radiosensitive but non-responsive to cytotoxic drugs and the patient died after other metastases developed.

Brain Neoplasms↗