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    Incontinence urinaire rĂ©vĂ©lant une fistule vĂ©sico-utĂ©rine: Ă  propos d’un cas

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    La fistule vésico-utérine (FVU) est une lésion rare et ne représente que 4% de toutes les fistules uro-génitales. Elle est le plus souvent consécutive à une césarienne et réalise une communication entre la vessie et l'utérus. Nous rapportons un cas d'une jeune patiente qui présentait une FVU suite à une césarienne. Le but de ce travail était d'analyser les aspects cliniques et thérapeutiques de cette affection

    Verrucous carcinoma arising in an extended giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke–Löwenstein tumor): a case report and review of the literature

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    INTRODUCTION: Verrucous carcinoma of the external genitalia and perianal region is a rare variant of well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. It has been reported to have limited metastatic potential. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 54 year-old Moroccan man who presented with locally advanced giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke–Löwenstein tumor) after prolonged intervals of neglect (approximately 10 years). The disease covered his suprapubic, external genitalia and perianal region. It was locally aggressive with extensive tissue destruction. After a biopsy of the lesion, the diagnosis of verrucous carcinoma was confirmed. He initially received chemoradiotherapy, followed by extensive local excision, but he developed septic shock and died a few days later. CONCLUSIONS: The purpose of this case report is to present a case of verrucous carcinoma arising in an extensive giant condyloma acuminatum (Buschke–Löwenstein tumor) and discuss the literature on its diagnosis and management

    Bilateral testicular self-castration due to cannabis abuse: a case report

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    <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The self-mutilating patient is an unusual psychiatric presentation in the emergency room. Nonetheless, serious underlying psychiatric pathology and drug abuse are important background risk factors. A careful stepwise approach in the emergency room is essential, although the prognosis, follow-up, and eventual rehabilitation can be problematic.</p> <p>We present a unique and original case of bilateral self-castration caused by cannabis abuse.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>We report a case of a 40-year-old Berber man, who was presented to our emergency room with externalization of both testes using his long fingernails, associated with hemodynamic shock. After stabilization of his state, our patient was admitted to the operating room where hemostasis was achieved.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The clinical characteristics of self-mutilation are manifold and there is a lack of agreement about its etiology. The complex behavior associated with drug abuse may be one cause of self-mutilation. Dysfunction of the inhibitory brain circuitry caused by substance abuse could explain why this cannabis-addicted patient lost control and self-mutilated. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report which presents an association between self-castration and cannabis abuse.</p

    Giant primary adrenal hydatid cyst presenting with arterial hypertension: a case report and review of the literature

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    <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>A primary hydatid cyst of the adrenal gland is still an exceptional localization. The adrenal gland is an uncommon site even in Morocco, where echinococcal disease is endemic.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report the case of a 64-year-old Moroccan man who presented with the unusual symptom of arterial hypertension associated with left flank pain. Computed tomography showed a cystic mass of his left adrenal gland with daughter cysts filing the lesion (Type III). Despite his negative serology tests, the diagnosis of a hydatid cyst was confirmed on surgical examination. Our patient underwent surgical excision of his left adrenal gland with normalization of blood pressure. No recurrence has occurred after 36 months of follow-up.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>There are two remarkable characteristics of this case report; the first is the unusual location of the cyst, the second is the association of an adrenal hydatid cyst with arterial hypertension, which has rarely been reported in the literature.</p

    Corps Ă©tranger intra urĂ©tral inhabituel chez un adolescent schizophrĂšne: Ă  propos d’un cas

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    L'auto insertion d'un corps Ă©tranger s'observe gĂ©nĂ©ralement chez les patients ayant une psychose chronique dans le but d'automutilation ou Ă©rotique. Le diagnostic est parfois difficile s'il est rapportĂ© tardivement ou si le patient est non coopĂ©rant, d'oĂč l'intĂ©rĂȘt d'un bilan d'imagerie complĂ©mentaire. Le traitement comporte deux volets: l'extraction de corps Ă©tranger soit par voie endoscopique ou chirurgie ouverte et la prise en charge psychiatrique de la maladie mentale. Nous rapportons une observation inhabituelle d'un adolescent de 16ans schizophrĂšne qui s'est introduit une aiguille dans son urĂštre depuis 2ans dont le diagnostic a Ă©tĂ© fait Ă  l'aide l'urĂ©trocystographie rĂ©trograde et mictionnelle, et grĂące Ă  des artifices techniques, l'aiguille a Ă©tĂ© enlevĂ©e endoscopiquement sans avoir recours Ă  la chirurgie ouverte malgrĂ© l'anciennetĂ© de l'incident avec bien sĂ»r complĂ©ment de prise en charge psychiatrique

    Pure choriocarcinoma of the testis presenting with jaundice: a case report and review of the literature

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    Abstract Introduction Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in men 15- to 35-years-old. The North American standard classification divides testicular cancers into germ cell tumors and non-germ cell tumors. The lymphatic spread of germ cell tumors usually involves the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. However, this spread to the retroperitoneum rarely involves the hepatic hilum. We describe an unusual case of metastatic choriocarcinoma of the testis that was clinically mimicked by a cholestatic jaundice. This is an unusual presentation of testicular cancer and, to the best of our knowledge, the first report of this kind in the literature. Case presentation A 28-year-old Moroccan man presented with a four-week history of progressive obstructive jaundice, and weight loss to our emergency department. Abdominal ultrasound showed a dilatation of the biliary ducts due to pathologically enlarged lymph nodes of the hepatic hilum. A complete clinical and radiologic assessment to discover the primary tumor was negative except for pulmonary metastasis. In the laboratory findings at admission there were signs of cholestasis with an abnormal increase in the rate of testicular tumor markers (serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin level was 11,000IU/ml), which subsequently led to the suspicion of a testicular tumor. Further evaluation included testicular palpation and ultrasound which revealed a testicular nodule. The patient underwent an inguinal orchidectomy of the right testis and histopathological examination confirmed a pure choriocarcinoma. The prognosis was poor due to lymph node involvement at the hepatic hilum. He died one month later, despite general chemotherapy. Conclusions The clinical presentation of the disease and the rarity of this entity are two remarkable characteristics described in this case report which are rarely reported in literature.</p
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