Syndrome de Rhupus: à propos de deux observations

L’association lupus érythémateux systémique et polyarthrite rhumatoïde (rhupus)est une condition clinique rare. A travers le monde 50 cas de Rhupus ont été décrits. Nous en rapportons deux nouvelles observations de patientes Tunisiennes qui présentaient une polyarthrite érosive à prédominance distale avec des anticorps anti Sm positifs dans un cas et des anti-DNA natifs dans l’autre cas. Pan African Medical Journal 2012; 12:5

Atteinte hépatique au cours de la maladie de Rendu-Osler: à propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature

Patiente âgée de 48 ans était hospitalisée pour une cholestase asymptomatique hépatique. Elle rapportait une histoire personnelle et familiale d’épistaxis récidivante. Le bilan biologique révélait une anémie ferriprive et une cholestase modérée. Les sérologies virales ainsi que les anticorps anti tissu hépatique étaient négatifs. Le scanner abdominal objectivait de multiples shunts artério-veineux dans la région sous-capsulaire du foie. Le diagnostic d’une atteinte hépatique dans le cadre d’un Rendu Osler était retenu. Un traitement martial était prescrit et une surveillance biologique et morphologique du foie était entreprise.The Pan African Medical Journal 2016;2

Leydig Cell Tumor Associated with Testicular Adrenal Rest Tumors in a Patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 11β-Hydroxylase Deficiency

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) describes a group of inherited autosomal recessive disorders characterized by enzyme defects in the steroidogenic pathways that lead to the biosynthesis of cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens. Chronic excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation may result in hyperplasia of ACTH-sensitive tissues in adrenal glands and other sites such as the testes, causing testicular masses known as testicular adrenal rest tumors (TARTs). Leydig cell tumors (LCTs) are make up a very small number of all testicular tumors and can be difficult to distinguish from TARTs. This distinction is interesting because LCTs and TARTs require different therapeutic approaches. Hereby, we present an unusual case of a 19-year-old patient with CAH due to 11β-hydroxylase deficiency, who presented with TARTs and an epididymal Leydig cell tumor

Resistant Invasive Aspergillosis in an Autosomal Recessive Chronic Granulomatous Disease.

International audienceChronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inherited immunodeficiency characterized by severe bacterial and fungal infections. Invasive aspergillosis and other rare mold diseases are the leading causes of mortality. We report one case of CGD revealed by retropharyngeal abscess. On evolution, the patient developed an invasive aspergillosis resistant to treatment

Cerebral rheumatoid vasculitis: a case report

Abstract Introduction Central nervous system involvement in rheumatoid arthritis is infrequent. The most frequent neurological manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis are peripheral neuropathy and cervical spinal cord compression due to subluxation of the cervical vertebrae. Cerebral rheumatoid vasculitis is an uncommon and serious complication which can be life-threatening. Case presentation A 52-year-old North African Tunisian Caucasian woman presented with a six-week history of headache. She had suffered seropositive and destructive rheumatoid arthritis for nine years without any extra-articular complications. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain with the T2 sequence showed high-intensity signal images at the frontal and parietal cortico-subcortical junction suggesting hemispheric vasculitis. Conclusions Cerebral vasculitis is an infrequent complication in rheumatoid arthritis which is associated with high morbidity and in some cases can be life-threatening. Early assessment and a high index of suspicion to recognize such complications are essential in managing these patients.</p

Bilateral septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint complicating infective endocarditis: a case report

Abstract Background Septic arthritis is an infectious disease that commonly affects weight-bearing or proximal joints such as the knee and the hip. The sternoclavicular joint is an unusual site of this entity. It usually occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, intravenous drug abusers, or those with rheumatoid arthritis. Analysis of the previous literature showed few articles and these described essentially cases of unilateral presentation. Case presentation We report a rare case of a bilateral septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint sustained by a 71-year-old Tunisian woman whose medical history was significant for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis 6 months ago. Imaging investigations revealed destruction of the medial extremities of her two clavicles and bilateral collections in the soft tissues around her sternoclavicular joints. She was treated successfully by needle aspiration drainage combined with a 12-week antibiotherapy. Conclusions Bilateral septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint is an extremely rare entity, with a paucity of literature. Only early diagnosis, which is obtained from the culture of the joint fluid using needle aspiration, allows satisfactory functional outcome and a good prognosis. Osteoarticular infections should be considered in patients with recent infective endocarditis in cases of fever recurrence

Ontology-Based Approach for Liver Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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