Pituitary apoplexy is an uncommon but potentially fatal syndrome of the pituitary gland, caused by ischemia, hemorrhage, or necrosis that can occur with or without a pre-existing pituitary neuroendocrine tumor (PitNET), as reported during pregnancy and in lymphocytic hypophysitis. We present in this paper a case of an 11-year-old girl with pituitary apoplexy. Our patient experienced sudden deterioration in her left eye vision and a headache.
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October 2025
Volvulus of the midgut involves twisting of the small bowel around its mesenteric axis. It is frequently associated with malrotation in children, it can also be attributed to other causes such as tumors. Mesenteric lymphangiomas account for only 5% of all lymphangiomas, and small bowel lymphangiomas represent less than 1% of all cases.
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November 2025
Wandering spleen is a rare condition characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of one or all of the ligaments that hold the spleen in its normal position in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It is an uncommon clinical entity that mainly affects children. Among adults, it most frequently affects women of reproductive age, in whom acquired laxity of the splenic ligaments is usually the cause.
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The cecum is an uncommon location for intestinal duplication cysts. They are usually identified within the first 2 years of a child's life. Symptoms can vary, but often include nausea, stomach pain, bloating, a noticeable lump, and rectal bleeding.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLaryngeal tuberculosis (LTB) is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that can clinically and radiologically resemble laryngeal carcinoma, leading to potential misdiagnosis. We report the case of a 53-year-old man with a history of chronic smoking, no known tuberculosis or BCG vaccination, who presented with progressive dyspnea, dysphonia, and significant weight loss. Laryngoscopy revealed ulcerative lesions involving the anterior commissure, right ventricular strip, arytenoid fold, and epiglottis.
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