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S Boubaker

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PubMed1993

[Placental aspergillosis: myth or reality? Apropos of a case with fetal death in utero].

The authors report an original case-history of massive aspergillosis of the placenta that occurred in a 24 year old primigravida who had had no previous history or clinical changes in pregnancy. It caused fetal death in utero with retention and maceration of the fetus. Macroscopic examination showed that the left lip was cleft and that the placenta was studded with isolated confluent diffuse whitish granulations. Histologic examination made us think that these appearances were those of aspergillar granulomas occurring even in the placental villi and intravillous spaces. Laboratory findings showed that there was Aspergillus Niger in the blood of the mother. A wide search of the literature failed to find any case in humans. On the other hand aspergillosis occurs frequently in animals causing intrauterine growth retardation and prematurity with abortion. There is great economic loss as a result. Why the animal placenta should be susceptible to infection of aspergillosis and how it acquires it is discussed! Finally the association of aspergillosis of the placenta with a cleft lip found in our case, is unique and one wonders if there is any relationship.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[The anatomo-clinical characteristics of granulosa tumors observed at the maternity unit of Rabta-Tunisia. Review of the literature].

We have found eight granulosa tumours in nine years out of 280 ovarian tumours which were collected in the maternity and neonatology unit in Rabta. The mean age of the patients was 53, the mean parity was 8. Signs of oestrogen excretion were found in all cases and metrorrhagia was the principal reason for consulting doctors in 75% of cases. There was always a palpable mass on clinical examination. Histology was usually only microfollicular. Radical surgical treatment was carried out in all cases and consisted of total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Colloid cyst of the fourth ventricle. Apropos of a case].

We report a case of a 29 year old patient with a colloid cyst of the fourth ventricule. Colloid cysts or epithelial cysts are exceptional in this site. A common neuroepithelial origin with third ventricule cysts could be explained by similar embryological developments of the prosencephalic and the rhombencephalic roofs. The diagnosis can only be made by histological examination.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Case report of skin manifestations in infantile Mediterranean kala-azar].

The case of a 19-month-old girl with visceral leishmaniasis and unusual skin manifestations is reported. Emphasis is put on the fact that such manifestations are unusual in Mediterranean infantile leishmaniasis. The clinical features, parasitology, histology, and course of these skin lesions are discussed.

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PubMed1991

[Large placental chorioangiomas: 2 case reports].

Two cases of large placental chorioangiomas are reported. These tumors gave rise to obstetric and neonatal complications with perinatal death in both cases. These rare tumors were discovered by pathological examination of the products of delivery, with their precise nature being identified histologically. Review of the literature shows that fetal, neonatal and obstetric consequences are multiple and can often be explained by placental and cardiac insufficiency in utero secondary to the presence of these vascular tumors.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[Primary malignant melanoma of the rectum. A case report].

The authors report a case of primary malignant melanoma of the rectum seen in an 84-year-old woman. This blackish tumour measuring 3 cm in diameter and situated 8 cm from the anal margin was treated by surgical excision. The patient died during the immediate postoperative period.

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PubMed1990

[Small intestine occlusion caused by the silent opening of liver hydatid cysts into the peritoneum. Apropos of an uncommon case].

The authors report one exceptional case of organic small bowel occlusion. The etiological diagnosis was performed by ultrasonographic examination and showed two hydatid cysts of the liver opened into the peritoneum and a peritoneal fluid collection corresponding to the hydatid fluid. The authors emphasize the absence of clinical symptoms during the opening of the hydatid cysts of the liver into the peritoneum and the usefulness of emergency ultrasonographic examination of the entire abdomen in cases of small bowel obstruction without any evident etiology.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

[Cerebral aspergillotic granuloma. Apropos of a case and a review of the literature].

The authors report a case of aspergillus granuloma of the brain, in a 28 year old woman, simulating a meningioma. Preoperative diagnosis of aspergilloma is difficult. However, it may be suspected in a patient who has associated pulmonary and paranasal sinus fungal infection. Peroperatively it may be confused with a brain tumour. The lesions usually are in the frontal lobes. Diagnosis can be made only by surgical biopsy with identification of fungal elements. Granuloma induce a good host response, and a high capacity to elaborate antibodies.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

[Thyrolipoma. A case report and review of the literature].

The authors report a case of thyrolipoma in a 50 year old woman, presenting with nodular goitre and tracheal compression. Microscopically, the coexistence of adipocytes and thyroid vesicles within the thyroid nodule is characteristic of this rare tumor. The relationship between this tumor and diffuse thyroid lipomatosis and amyloid goitre are discussed.

Adenoma↗
PubMed1990

[A case of subcutaneous dirofilariasis in Tunisia].

The authors report a case of Scrotal subcutaneous dirofilariasis in man for the first time in Tunisia. The diagnosis was established by pathological examination of a biopsy but the identification of the species was not possible. Surgical exeresis of the node was followed by a complete recovery.

Adult↗