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Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie, 2001
If the neoplastic extension with the higher vena cava can be observed during the evolution of the... more If the neoplastic extension with the higher vena cava can be observed during the evolution of the invasive thymomes, the tumoral extension in the right auricle, remains on the other hand an exception. We report an invasive case of thymome to higher intracellar extension, right intraatrial and pleuropulmonary revealed by a syndrome undermines higher and a left pleurisy. The transthoracic echocardiography supplemented by the echocardiography transoesophageal pose the cardiac diagnosis of tumor, and it is the thoracic tomodensitometry which highlights a tumoral process mediastinal of malignant pace invading the left inominal venous trunk, the higher vena cava and extending in the right auricle. The diagnosis of certainty is carried by the endobronchial biopsy and the puncture tomodensitometric biopsy under control of the mediastinal mass after anatomopathological examination. Under chemotherapy, the evolution over 18 months is marked by the absence of cardiovascular complications in sp...
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Annales de chirurgie, 1997
MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a new technique allowing noninvasive investigation of the b... more MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a new technique allowing noninvasive investigation of the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. Due to the extremely intense signal of water on T2-weighting, MR sequences can be obtained only demonstrating liquids. The bile and pancreatic ducts can therefore be studied spontaneously even in the case of major cholestasis. The contraindications of MR cholangiography are exclusively those of MR. MRCP can visualize the level of a bile duct obstruction and often the nature of this obstruction (stone, tumour). Complementary axial T1- and T2-weighted sequences can also visualize the parenchyma around the ducts. MR cholangiography therefore appears to be a technique of the future for noninvasive investigation of the bile ducts.
Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie, 2001
Si l'extension néoplasique à la veine cave supérieure peut s'observer au cours de l'évolution des... more Si l'extension néoplasique à la veine cave supérieure peut s'observer au cours de l'évolution des thymomes invasifs, l'extension tumorale dans l'oreillette droite, demeure en revanche exceptionnelle. Nous rapportons un cas de thymome invasif à extension intra-cave supérieure, intra-atriale droite et pleuropulmonaire, révélé par un syndrome cave supérieur et une pleurésie gauche. L'échocardiographie transthoracique complétée par l'échocardiographie transoesophagienne posent le diagnostic de tumeur cardiaque, et c'est la tomodensitométrie thoracique qui met en évidence un processus tumoral médiastinal d'allure maligne envahissant le tronc veineux innominé gauche, la veine cave supérieure et s'étendant dans l'oreillette droite. Le diagnostic de certitude est porté par la biopsie endobronchique et la ponction biopsie sous contrôle tomodensitométrique de la masse médiastinale après examen anatomopathologique. Sous chimiothérapie, l'évolution sur 18 mois est marquée par l'absence de complications cardiovasculaires malgré la non régression de la masse tumorale. Cette observation souligne l'importance de la réalisation de l'échocardiographie surtout transoesophagienne devant tout thymome invasif et la fiabilité de la ponction biopsie scannoguidée comme technique diagnostique peu invasive dans les formes non extirpables. Le pronostic de cette affection dépend de l'efficacité du traitement. La chirurgie quand elle est possible, reste la principale mesure thérapeutique qui a vraiment fait ses preuves. 2001 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS extension intra-atriale droite / syndrome cave supérieur / thymome invasif Summary -Invasive thymoma of the superior intra-cava and right intra-atrial extension: concerning a case and a review of the literature. If the neoplastic extension with the higher vena cava can be observed during the evolution of the invasive thymomes, the tumoral extension in the right auricle, remains on the other hand an exception. We report an invasive case of thymome to higher intracellar extension, right intraatrial and pleuropulmonary revealed by a syndrome undermines higher and a left pleurisy. The transthoracic echocardiography supplemented by the echocardiography transoesophageal pose the
Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, 1993
Médecine du Maghreb 1999 n°76 RESUME Nous rapportons une observation de lymphoedème du membre inf... more Médecine du Maghreb 1999 n°76 RESUME Nous rapportons une observation de lymphoedème du membre inférieur ayant révélé une tuberculose vertébrale chez un patient de 65 ans non immuno-déprimé.
Journal de Radiologie
Dilatation of the common bile duct is rarely caused by cystic formations. Though the pathogenesis... more Dilatation of the common bile duct is rarely caused by cystic formations. Though the pathogenesis is uncertain, congenital disorders have been suggested. Most cases are observed in small children (80% female predominance) with only 20% of the cases reported in adults. Clinical signs vary. Recurrent acute pancreatitis has been reported but is rare. New imaging techniques using CT-scan cholangiography and sometimes MR cholangiography have greatly improved the diagnostic approach. MR of the bile ducts is a recent noninvasive technique enabling an analysis of the biliopancreatic ducts without contrast injection into the bile. To our knowledge, cystic dilatation of the common bile duct has not been previously reported in the literature. We report an interesting case in a 25-year-old woman who developed an episode of acute pancreatitis during the post partum period. We describe the clinical aspects and the different imaging findings, including magnetic resonance cholangiography results.
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Presse médicale (Paris, France : 1983), Jan 22, 2003
Revue des maladies respiratoires, 2001
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a uncommon primary sarcoma, occurring exceptionally in th... more Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a uncommon primary sarcoma, occurring exceptionally in the thoracic site. We report a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the pleura in a 23-year-old man. The tumour was revealed by chest pain and alteration of the general state. A complete resection of the tumour histologically diagnosed as a malignant fibrous histiocytoma, with a right upper lobectomy was performed. No adjuvant treatment was proposed. The patient died 4 months after operation with cerebral metastasis. MFH should be treated by wide surgical resection if technically feasible, the role of adjuvant treatment is not defined.
Progrès en urologie : journal de l'Association française d'urologie et de la Société française d'urologie, 1999
To describe the renewed interest in Candida infections in general and urinary tract infections in... more To describe the renewed interest in Candida infections in general and urinary tract infections in particular, due to a recrudescence of immunodepressed patients and a better knowledge of their clinical and radiological manifestations. The authors report 2 cases of Candida bezoars diagnosed by IVU, ultrasonography and CT scan in two insulin-dependent diabetics. The first case presented with right renal involvement, in the form of delayed renal secretion on IVU with the presence of a pelvic filling defect, dilatation of the upper tract cavities on ultrasonography with a dilated renal pelvis occupied by an echogenic formation with no posterior acoustic shadow. CT showed a slightly heterogeneous low-density lesion with no contrast enhancement. The second case presented with right pelvic and vesical involvement. The diagnosis of urinary candidiasis was confirmed, in the first case, by the presence of whitish lumps on catheterization, for which analysis and culture were in favour of candi...
Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie, 1997
Tuberculosis of the uro-genital tract is uncommon in both sexes before puberty. Case 1. A 10 year... more Tuberculosis of the uro-genital tract is uncommon in both sexes before puberty. Case 1. A 10 year-old boy suffered from chronic cystitis. Urine examination showed pyuria without bacteria and absence of mycobacterium tuberculosis on direct smears and culture. Intravenous pyelography showed left ureterohydronephrosis and a non functioning right kidney with calcifications. A right nephrectomy was performed which showed caseous lesions with granulomas. A triple specific therapy failed to completely cure the vesicoureteral lesions. Case 2. A 9 year-old boy was admitted for the suspicion of appendicitis. Renal ultrasonography showed features of abscesses located to the right kidney and the liver. Laparotomy showed their tuberculous origin which was confirmed by histological examination and positive search for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in urine. The course was favorable under specific treatment. Diagnosis of tuberculosis of the uro-genital tract may be difficult leading to a delayed treat...
Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, 1997
A rare case of granulomatosis of Wegener is rapported in this study. One patient presented with E... more A rare case of granulomatosis of Wegener is rapported in this study. One patient presented with ENT and pulmonary symptoms. The differential diagnosis with tuberculosis was raised. Based on a literature review, the authors discuss clinical, pathological and imaging features of the condition and its management.
Journal des Maladies Vasculaires, 2012
Revue de pneumologie clinique, 1999
Hydatid thymic cyst is exceptional. The diagnosis is suspected by radiology and epidemiology. Ser... more Hydatid thymic cyst is exceptional. The diagnosis is suspected by radiology and epidemiology. Serology tests provide variable results and surgery is the only treatment. We report a case of thymic hydatid cyst in a 20-year-old man who had no other localizations. Diagnosis was confirmed at surgery and by histology.
Pe rsistent sciatic ar t e ry (PSA) is a r a re conge n i t a l m a l fo rm ation, resulting from... more Pe rsistent sciatic ar t e ry (PSA) is a r a re conge n i t a l m a l fo rm ation, resulting from lack regression of an embryonal artery to the lower extremity. Th romboses, distal embolization, r u p t u r e with compression of sciatic nerve and aneurysmal dilatation may complicate this abnormality. We rep o rt a case of aneurysm of persistent scia t i c artery (APSA) and describe the angiographic, scanno- graphic and colour Doppler features.
Archives de Pédiatrie, 1997
Requ le 2janvier 1997 ; accept6 le 28 mai 1997)
Acta Endoscopica, 2002
Résumé La localisation rectale du diverticule est rare. Elle est généralement accompagnée d'... more Résumé La localisation rectale du diverticule est rare. Elle est généralement accompagnée d'une diverticulose colique et surtout sigmïdienne. L'observation rapportée a pour particularité de concerner une localisation exclusivement rectale et unique chez un ...
Revue de pneumologie clinique, 1999
We report 4 cases of malignant thoraco-pulmonary small-cell tumors (Askin tumor). Only two cases ... more We report 4 cases of malignant thoraco-pulmonary small-cell tumors (Askin tumor). Only two cases were operated. We emphasize the difficult histological diagnosis and demonstrate the importance of complete removal for survival. Prognosis remains poor.
Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie, 2001
If the neoplastic extension with the higher vena cava can be observed during the evolution of the... more If the neoplastic extension with the higher vena cava can be observed during the evolution of the invasive thymomes, the tumoral extension in the right auricle, remains on the other hand an exception. We report an invasive case of thymome to higher intracellar extension, right intraatrial and pleuropulmonary revealed by a syndrome undermines higher and a left pleurisy. The transthoracic echocardiography supplemented by the echocardiography transoesophageal pose the cardiac diagnosis of tumor, and it is the thoracic tomodensitometry which highlights a tumoral process mediastinal of malignant pace invading the left inominal venous trunk, the higher vena cava and extending in the right auricle. The diagnosis of certainty is carried by the endobronchial biopsy and the puncture tomodensitometric biopsy under control of the mediastinal mass after anatomopathological examination. Under chemotherapy, the evolution over 18 months is marked by the absence of cardiovascular complications in sp...
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Annales de chirurgie, 1997
MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a new technique allowing noninvasive investigation of the b... more MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a new technique allowing noninvasive investigation of the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. Due to the extremely intense signal of water on T2-weighting, MR sequences can be obtained only demonstrating liquids. The bile and pancreatic ducts can therefore be studied spontaneously even in the case of major cholestasis. The contraindications of MR cholangiography are exclusively those of MR. MRCP can visualize the level of a bile duct obstruction and often the nature of this obstruction (stone, tumour). Complementary axial T1- and T2-weighted sequences can also visualize the parenchyma around the ducts. MR cholangiography therefore appears to be a technique of the future for noninvasive investigation of the bile ducts.
Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie, 2001
Si l'extension néoplasique à la veine cave supérieure peut s'observer au cours de l'évolution des... more Si l'extension néoplasique à la veine cave supérieure peut s'observer au cours de l'évolution des thymomes invasifs, l'extension tumorale dans l'oreillette droite, demeure en revanche exceptionnelle. Nous rapportons un cas de thymome invasif à extension intra-cave supérieure, intra-atriale droite et pleuropulmonaire, révélé par un syndrome cave supérieur et une pleurésie gauche. L'échocardiographie transthoracique complétée par l'échocardiographie transoesophagienne posent le diagnostic de tumeur cardiaque, et c'est la tomodensitométrie thoracique qui met en évidence un processus tumoral médiastinal d'allure maligne envahissant le tronc veineux innominé gauche, la veine cave supérieure et s'étendant dans l'oreillette droite. Le diagnostic de certitude est porté par la biopsie endobronchique et la ponction biopsie sous contrôle tomodensitométrique de la masse médiastinale après examen anatomopathologique. Sous chimiothérapie, l'évolution sur 18 mois est marquée par l'absence de complications cardiovasculaires malgré la non régression de la masse tumorale. Cette observation souligne l'importance de la réalisation de l'échocardiographie surtout transoesophagienne devant tout thymome invasif et la fiabilité de la ponction biopsie scannoguidée comme technique diagnostique peu invasive dans les formes non extirpables. Le pronostic de cette affection dépend de l'efficacité du traitement. La chirurgie quand elle est possible, reste la principale mesure thérapeutique qui a vraiment fait ses preuves. 2001 Éditions scientifiques et médicales Elsevier SAS extension intra-atriale droite / syndrome cave supérieur / thymome invasif Summary -Invasive thymoma of the superior intra-cava and right intra-atrial extension: concerning a case and a review of the literature. If the neoplastic extension with the higher vena cava can be observed during the evolution of the invasive thymomes, the tumoral extension in the right auricle, remains on the other hand an exception. We report an invasive case of thymome to higher intracellar extension, right intraatrial and pleuropulmonary revealed by a syndrome undermines higher and a left pleurisy. The transthoracic echocardiography supplemented by the echocardiography transoesophageal pose the
Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, 1993
Médecine du Maghreb 1999 n°76 RESUME Nous rapportons une observation de lymphoedème du membre inf... more Médecine du Maghreb 1999 n°76 RESUME Nous rapportons une observation de lymphoedème du membre inférieur ayant révélé une tuberculose vertébrale chez un patient de 65 ans non immuno-déprimé.
Journal de Radiologie
Dilatation of the common bile duct is rarely caused by cystic formations. Though the pathogenesis... more Dilatation of the common bile duct is rarely caused by cystic formations. Though the pathogenesis is uncertain, congenital disorders have been suggested. Most cases are observed in small children (80% female predominance) with only 20% of the cases reported in adults. Clinical signs vary. Recurrent acute pancreatitis has been reported but is rare. New imaging techniques using CT-scan cholangiography and sometimes MR cholangiography have greatly improved the diagnostic approach. MR of the bile ducts is a recent noninvasive technique enabling an analysis of the biliopancreatic ducts without contrast injection into the bile. To our knowledge, cystic dilatation of the common bile duct has not been previously reported in the literature. We report an interesting case in a 25-year-old woman who developed an episode of acute pancreatitis during the post partum period. We describe the clinical aspects and the different imaging findings, including magnetic resonance cholangiography results.
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Presse médicale (Paris, France : 1983), Jan 22, 2003
Revue des maladies respiratoires, 2001
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a uncommon primary sarcoma, occurring exceptionally in th... more Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a uncommon primary sarcoma, occurring exceptionally in the thoracic site. We report a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the pleura in a 23-year-old man. The tumour was revealed by chest pain and alteration of the general state. A complete resection of the tumour histologically diagnosed as a malignant fibrous histiocytoma, with a right upper lobectomy was performed. No adjuvant treatment was proposed. The patient died 4 months after operation with cerebral metastasis. MFH should be treated by wide surgical resection if technically feasible, the role of adjuvant treatment is not defined.
Progrès en urologie : journal de l'Association française d'urologie et de la Société française d'urologie, 1999
To describe the renewed interest in Candida infections in general and urinary tract infections in... more To describe the renewed interest in Candida infections in general and urinary tract infections in particular, due to a recrudescence of immunodepressed patients and a better knowledge of their clinical and radiological manifestations. The authors report 2 cases of Candida bezoars diagnosed by IVU, ultrasonography and CT scan in two insulin-dependent diabetics. The first case presented with right renal involvement, in the form of delayed renal secretion on IVU with the presence of a pelvic filling defect, dilatation of the upper tract cavities on ultrasonography with a dilated renal pelvis occupied by an echogenic formation with no posterior acoustic shadow. CT showed a slightly heterogeneous low-density lesion with no contrast enhancement. The second case presented with right pelvic and vesical involvement. The diagnosis of urinary candidiasis was confirmed, in the first case, by the presence of whitish lumps on catheterization, for which analysis and culture were in favour of candi...
Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie, 1997
Tuberculosis of the uro-genital tract is uncommon in both sexes before puberty. Case 1. A 10 year... more Tuberculosis of the uro-genital tract is uncommon in both sexes before puberty. Case 1. A 10 year-old boy suffered from chronic cystitis. Urine examination showed pyuria without bacteria and absence of mycobacterium tuberculosis on direct smears and culture. Intravenous pyelography showed left ureterohydronephrosis and a non functioning right kidney with calcifications. A right nephrectomy was performed which showed caseous lesions with granulomas. A triple specific therapy failed to completely cure the vesicoureteral lesions. Case 2. A 9 year-old boy was admitted for the suspicion of appendicitis. Renal ultrasonography showed features of abscesses located to the right kidney and the liver. Laparotomy showed their tuberculous origin which was confirmed by histological examination and positive search for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in urine. The course was favorable under specific treatment. Diagnosis of tuberculosis of the uro-genital tract may be difficult leading to a delayed treat...
Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, 1997
A rare case of granulomatosis of Wegener is rapported in this study. One patient presented with E... more A rare case of granulomatosis of Wegener is rapported in this study. One patient presented with ENT and pulmonary symptoms. The differential diagnosis with tuberculosis was raised. Based on a literature review, the authors discuss clinical, pathological and imaging features of the condition and its management.
Journal des Maladies Vasculaires, 2012
Revue de pneumologie clinique, 1999
Hydatid thymic cyst is exceptional. The diagnosis is suspected by radiology and epidemiology. Ser... more Hydatid thymic cyst is exceptional. The diagnosis is suspected by radiology and epidemiology. Serology tests provide variable results and surgery is the only treatment. We report a case of thymic hydatid cyst in a 20-year-old man who had no other localizations. Diagnosis was confirmed at surgery and by histology.
Pe rsistent sciatic ar t e ry (PSA) is a r a re conge n i t a l m a l fo rm ation, resulting from... more Pe rsistent sciatic ar t e ry (PSA) is a r a re conge n i t a l m a l fo rm ation, resulting from lack regression of an embryonal artery to the lower extremity. Th romboses, distal embolization, r u p t u r e with compression of sciatic nerve and aneurysmal dilatation may complicate this abnormality. We rep o rt a case of aneurysm of persistent scia t i c artery (APSA) and describe the angiographic, scanno- graphic and colour Doppler features.
Archives de Pédiatrie, 1997
Requ le 2janvier 1997 ; accept6 le 28 mai 1997)
Acta Endoscopica, 2002
Résumé La localisation rectale du diverticule est rare. Elle est généralement accompagnée d'... more Résumé La localisation rectale du diverticule est rare. Elle est généralement accompagnée d'une diverticulose colique et surtout sigmïdienne. L'observation rapportée a pour particularité de concerner une localisation exclusivement rectale et unique chez un ...
Revue de pneumologie clinique, 1999
We report 4 cases of malignant thoraco-pulmonary small-cell tumors (Askin tumor). Only two cases ... more We report 4 cases of malignant thoraco-pulmonary small-cell tumors (Askin tumor). Only two cases were operated. We emphasize the difficult histological diagnosis and demonstrate the importance of complete removal for survival. Prognosis remains poor.