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Testicular hemangioma (TH) is a congenital, uncommon and non-malignant testicular tumor. In the following report, we present a child who was brought to our emergency department with swelling of the right scrotum. Investigations were consistent with a TH and an associated hernia. We conducted an inguinal exploration given the hernia accompanying the TH. The pathological tissue findings were suggestive of a TH. In our further research, we found that this was the first neonatal hemangioma in the literature. It's important to know that an inguinal hernia can lead to the non-recognition of certain tumors.
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Congenital giant megaureter (CGM) is uncommon in pediatic population, defined as congenital localized or total dilatation of the ureter to over 10 times the normal diameter with a normal bladder. Herein, we reported an entirely dilated CGM presented as neonatal bowel obstruction in a newborn baby. Our experience has suggested that CGM should be considered as a differential diagnosis of abdominal distension and occlusive syndrome.
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Introduction: Peritoneal tuberculosis (PT) is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in children. The diagnosis is difficult because of its clinical polymorphism. Laparoscopy is the gold standard to make the diagnosis by exploring and performing peritoneal biopsies. Our aim was to show the place of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of PT, to compare the anatomopathological results of peritoneal biopsies with a macroscopic appearance to quick start antituberculosis treatment. Case Reports: We reported 4 patients with PT, 3 girls and 1 boy. The middle age was 9 years old. The revealing symptomatology was ascites in all cases. Radiological exploration was not contributing. Laparoscopy was performed for all patients. The exploration revealed an agglutination of the intestinal loops with the presence of whitish micronodules scattered over the entire abdominal cavity. Peritoneal biopsies were done in all cases. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of PT in all patients and antituberculosis treatment was introduced. There was a good clinical evolution with a follow-up of 30 months. Conclusion: PT is a public health problem due to its clinical and biological polymorphism. Laparoscopy with peritoneal biopsies remains the essential means for the diagnosis of this pathology in children.
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Laparoscopy , Peritonitis, Tuberculous , Ascites , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Peritoneum , Peritonitis, Tuberculous/diagnosis , Peritonitis, Tuberculous/surgeryABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Wandering spleen is a rare entity in child. It is generated by laxity or failure of development of spleen ligaments causing the migration of the spleen from its normal anatomical site to another abdominal or pelvic location. It can be congenital or acquired. The most dangerous complication is the occurrence of torsion of the spleen around its pedicle. aim: Report of a new observation and present the diagnostic, treatment and outcome aspects of torsion of ectopic spleen. CASE: We report the case of a 17 years old girl who was admitted for an acute abdomen pain and fever. Clinical examination revealed generalized abdominal defence and an under umbilical mass which was very painful on palpation. Ultrasound and CT scans have visualized the pelvic mass, which measured four inches long axis. The spleen wasn't on its normal seat. The patient was operated urgently. Surgical exploration showed that the mass corresponded to a wandering spleen in pelvic position, necrotic and twisted around its pedicle. A splenectomy was performed with simple sequences. CONCLUSION: torsion of the wandering spleen can progress to total necrosis of the spleen mass. This complication is feared in any ectopic and painful spleen.
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Torsion Abnormality/diagnosis , Wandering Spleen/diagnosis , Abdominal Pain/diagnosis , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Adolescent , Female , Humans , Torsion Abnormality/complications , Wandering Spleen/complications , Wandering Spleen/pathologySubject(s)
Ovarian Cysts/pathology , Adolescent , Female , Humans , Organ Size , Ovarian Cysts/diagnostic imaging , Ovarian Cysts/surgery , Ovariectomy , Radiography , SalpingectomyABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Congenital broncho-pulmonary malformations (CBM) are rare, essentially presented by congenital lobar emphysema, bronchogenic cysts, pulmonary sequestrations and cystic adenomatoid malformations. The diagnosis can be in prenatal. In postnatal, symptoms are variable. Radiological investigations lead to diagnosis in all cases. AIM: To study the principal clinic, radiologic and therapeutic of the congenital broncho-pulmonary malformations through ten cases. METHODS: Retrospective study of 10 cases of congenital bronchopulmonary malformations diagnosed between 2003 and 2010 in our institution. RESULTS: The mean ages at the time of diagnosis is 2 months (4 days to 16 months). The sex ratio is 1. The symptoms consisted of recurrent pneumonia in 4 cases, respiratory distress in 2cases, bronchiolite in 2 cases and 2 cases of antenatal diagnosis. All patients have a chest X-ray, night patients have a chest computerized tomography and one patient has a bronchial endoscopy. Ten cases of BPM have been investigated: five congenitals lobar emphysema, tow pulmonary sequestrations, tow cystic adénomatoid malformation and one bronchogenic cyst. Eight patients required surgical treatment involving pneumonectomy (1 case), lobectomy (5 cases),segmentectomy (1 case) and in 1 case the pulmonary sequestration was treated by ligature of the anomalous artery with pulmonary resection. The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis in all cases. The postoperative period was uneventful in 8 cases with a mean of follow-up of 2 years (5 months to 5years). Tow patient died after surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of BPM malformations can be clinical, confirmed by radiological investigations. The improvement in prenatal ultrasound diagnosis modified the management strategy. The treatment varies frome attitude conservatrice to pneumonectomy.
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Lung/abnormalities , Congenital Abnormalities/diagnosis , Congenital Abnormalities/diagnostic imaging , Congenital Abnormalities/therapy , Female , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Radiography , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Duodenum duplications are uncommon congenital anomalies. Most symptomatic cases are diagnosed in childhood and usually present with obstructive or bleeding symptoms. Acute pancreatitis is rarely attributed to these cysts. AIM: To report a new case of duodenum duplication revealed by acute pancreatitis. CASE REPORT: This 3 year old child presented with an acute pancreatitis. Abdominal ultrasonography and Computer tomography were performed showing a cystic mass depending of the 2nd duodenum. Diagnosis of duodenal duplication is made in laparotomy. A surgical resection of the duplication was performed respecting the papilla. Microscopic examination of the specimen confirmed the duodenal duplication. The patient was asymptomatic after the intervention. CONCLUSION: Duodenum duplications are uncommon congenital anomalies. Acute pancreatitis might be revealing presentation.
