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This report illustrates a proven rare case of retroperitoneal extrarenal Wilms' tumor, and discusses the radiological features of this tumor, for a 19 month old female patient referred to our radiology department with an abdominal mass for further evaluation. Abdominal Ultrasound, Computed Tomography and abdominal Magnetic Resonance Imaging were performed and showed right upper quadrant abdominal mass, displaying right kidney upward and extended to the spinal canal at that level. The case was discussed thoroughly. Our preliminary diagnosis was in favor of neurogenic tumor and neuroblastoma was on the top of our differential diagnosis. Histopathological examination of the surgically excised tumor confirmed the diagnosis of extrarenal Wilms' tumor. Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy was performed. During the following 24 months, no local recurrence or distant metastasis were detected
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To describe certain characteristics of acute leukemia regarding age, gender, cytomorphology and immunophenotype at King Hussein Medical Center. A retrospective review of bone marrow aspirate and/or biopsy reports was conducted at Princess Iman Research and Laboratory Sciences Center at King Hussein Medical Center during the period between Jan 2004 and Dec 2008. A total of 226 patients were studied regarding: age, gender, and cytomorphologic and immunophenotypic diagnosis. The age was categorized into two groups [14 years as adult group]. Descriptive analysis using frequencies was used to describe the study variables. This study was conducted to study and analyze acute leukemia cases in children and adults in King Hussein Medical Center over the past five years. One hundred thirty-eight [61%] cases were males and 88 [39%] were females. Their ages ranged between three months and 80 years. A total of 102 [45%] patients were children 14 years old. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia constituted 75% of all childhood leukemias, the majority [83%] were of B-cell phenotype mainly CD10+ve Precursor B-cell Acute lymphoblastic leukemia [74%]; only 17% of the childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia was of T-cell phenotype. Acute myeloid leukemia constituted 80% of all adult leukemias; most of the cases were of the French-American-British M2 morphological subtype [34%]. Distribution and patterns of acute leukemia differs between children and adults. While CD10+ve Precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia was predominant in children, acute myeloid leukemia M2 was prevalent in adults
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Scorpion stings are frequently dealt with in the pediatric units especially in the summer months. The course of the illness is usually smooth, but in this case report, a rare complication of scorpion sting is presented. We report a case of necrotising fasciitis as a complication of a scorpion sting in an 18-day-old male neonate who was managed at Princess Haya Hospital in Aqaba in September 2005. Reports of necrotising fasciitis following scorpion stings are rare. A presentation of the case with the method of treatment are described and review of the literature are discussed. This report emphasizes that scorpion sting among neonates should be taken seriously as it may lead to threatening complications