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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the duodenum presenting with shock and massive upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Due to rarity of duodenal GISTs, clinicians have few information about its clinical features, diagnosis, management and prognosis. CASE …
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Management of complete intra-articular distal femur and patellar fractures in an achondroplastic young adult; small is challenging’ revisited: a case-report
BACKGROUND: People with achondroplasia exhibit distinct physical characteristics, but their cognitive abilities remain within the normal range. The challenges encountered …
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Sirenomelia or mermaid syndrome with a cleft lip in a Tanzanian newborn: a case report
BACKGROUND: Sirenomelia or sirenomelia sequence, also known as mermaid syndrome, is a rare congenital anomaly involving the caudal region of …
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Colonic lymphomatous polyposis mantle cell lymphoma: a case report and review of literature
INTRODUCTION: Mantle cell lymphoma is a rare lymphoma of the gastrointestinal tract that may present as multiple lymphomatous polyposis. We …
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Giant intraperitoneal non-pancreatic pseudocyst: a case report
INTRODUCTION: Non-pancreatic pseudocysts are rare lesions that typically form from the omentum and mesentery. These cysts have a thick fibrotic …
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Exceptional lymph node recurrence of an unusual ovarian tumor 16 years later: a case report
BACKGROUND: Sex cord-stromal tumors with annular tubules are a rare tumor accounting for less than 1% of all ovarian malignancies. …
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in an adult male patient: a case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Headache is a frequent symptom in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) has been …
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Pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum and pneumomediastinum: rare complications of perforation peritonitis: a case report
BACKGROUND: Gas extravasation complications arising from perforated diverticulitis are common but manifestations such as pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum, and pneumomediastinum happening at …
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Intra-pulmonary migration of a clavicle osteosynthesis pin: a case report
BACKGROUND: Fractures of the clavicle are common injuries, which often require reduction and internal fixation. Although Kirschner pins have been …
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An epidermal growth factor receptor compound mutation of L858R with S768I in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a case report
BACKGROUND: In the current treatment landscape for non-small cell lung cancers, epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors have emerged as …
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Partial facial duplication (diprosopus): a case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Diprosopus, or craniofacial duplication, is a rare entity that occurs in approximately 1 in 180,000 to 15 million live …
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Sebaceous carcinoma in a 54-year-old Black African man after cancer chemotherapy: a case report
BACKGROUND: Sebaceous carcinoma is a very rare malignant skin adnexal tumor that is occasionally aggressive. We have not seen a …
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Successful management of an advanced interstitial ectopic pregnancy in a resource-limited setting: a case report
BACKGROUND: Interstitial ectopic pregnancy is an ectopic gestation developing in the uterine part of the fallopian tube. The condition is …
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Atypical Duplex appendix arising from the ascending colon: a case report
BACKGROUND: Duplex or vermiform appendix refers to the presence of an appendix beside the naturally occurring one. Although, duplex appendix …
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Gastrosplenic fistula due to splenic lymphoma: two case reports and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Gastrosplenic fistula is a rare and potentially fatal complication of various conditions. Lymphoma is the most common cause. It …
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Tetralogy of Fallot complicated by multiple cerebral abscesses in a child: a case report
INTRODUCTION: Brain abscesses are rare but potentially fatal condition and can be associated with cyanotic congenital heart disease of which …
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Two stents’ dislodgement in the left main coronary artery: a case report
BACKGROUND: Stent dislodgement is a life-threatening complication that can result in coronary artery embolization, stent thrombosis, acute myocardial infarction, and …
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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia neonatal sepsis: a case report
BACKGROUND: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a gram-negative bacteria known for causing opportunistic and nosocomial infections in humans. S. maltophilia is an …
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Sinonasal adenocarcinoma presented as a giant anterior cranial fossa mass: a case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Intestinal adenocarcinoma accounts for less than 0.1-4% of all malignancies in the region. It is common among woodworkers and …
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Plasmapheresis in thyrotoxicosis: a single-center case series
BACKGROUND: Plasmapheresis represent an alternative therapeutic option for hyperthyroidism with thyroid storm or refractory cases. It provides a rapid decrease …