Publications by authors named "Moad Belouad"

Papilliferous syringocystadenoma is a rare cutaneous adnexal tumor, described in the literature as benign and of hamartomatous origin, although the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This tumor is usually seen on the lower eyelids and cheeks. Vulvar syringoma, on the other hand, is an extremely rare condition, with only a few cases reported in the literature.

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Introduction: Ectopic pregnancies are a significant clinical concern, with 90 % occurring in the fallopian tubes. However, they can also manifest in other locations, including the cervix, ovary, and abdominal cavity. Abdominal pregnancies, which constitute less than 1 % of ectopic pregnancies, are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality.

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Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and is caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of breast cells. Metastases from breast cancer to the central nervous system have been described frequently in the literature, but dural metastases without cerebral parenchymal involvement are rarely reported. The latter condition is known as isolated pachymeningeal metastasis (IPM).

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Introduction And Importance: The occurrence of ovarian tumors during pregnancy is relatively low, with an incidence of approximately 0.05 %. Both primary ovarian cancer and metastatic malignancies are uncommon in pregnant women, and there is often a delay in diagnosing these conditions.

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  • * The relationship between myasthenia gravis and pregnancy is complex, as pregnancy can influence the disease course, while the disease may impact the pregnancy and fetus.
  • * A case study of a 28-year-old woman with myasthenia gravis showed a disease relapse during her third trimester, highlighting the challenges of managing this condition in pregnant patients.
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Introduction And Importance: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare form of sarcoma mainly seen in children and adolescents. In the specific case of the cervix, embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma is an extremely rare mesenchymal tumor, accounting for <1 % of all cervical cancers. This highly malignant tumor mainly affects adolescents and young adults.

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Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the implantation of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Common symptoms include cyclical pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility. Although endometriosis can spread to various extrauterine locations including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneal surfaces, umbilical endometriosis is a rare manifestation of the disease.

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Introduction And Importance: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is an uncommon, long-lasting inflammatory condition of the female breast. It is characterized by the development of a painful breast mass that gradually increases in size. This condition is benign and its cause is unknown.

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Introduction And Importance: Necrotizing fasciitis is a highly dangerous infection that poses a life-threatening risk as it rapidly spreads and causes tissue necrosis in the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. Although rare, the breasts can be affected by this infection, which adds to the complexity of the condition.

Case Presentation: A 26-year-old woman who had been breastfeeding for two months presented with pain, swelling, and fever in her left breast.

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Introduction And Importance: Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory condition that generally occurs in immunocompromised individuals and is thought to be secondary to a bactericidal defect in macrophages.

Case Presentation: In this report, we present the case of a 50-year-old multiparous patient who presented with chronic pelvic pain. Ultrasonography revealed a suspicious left lateral-uterine mass.

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Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related condition that can cause damage to multiple organs, including the eyes. While pre-eclampsia is commonly associated with the narrowing of the retinal arteries, more severe complications such as cortical blindness, optic neuropathy, and serous retinal detachment (SRD) can occur in rare cases. This case report describes a 26-year-old primiparous woman who presented with headaches, bilateral visual fog, and tinnitus and was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia based on elevated blood pressure and proteinuria.

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Introduction And Importance: Large Anterior vaginal cysts can manifest as symptomatic genital prolapse, posing a diagnostic challenge due to their uncommon clinical presentation.

Case Presentation: A 22-year-old primiparous woman with no previous medical history is admitted for delivery. Examination revealed a cystic mass on the anterior vaginal wall.

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Introduction And Importance: Potassium permanganate has been historically used as an abortifacient, but it is now considered an outdated practice. Despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness as an abortifacient, some communities still hold misguided beliefs about its abortifacient properties.

Case Presentation: We report a case of a 38-year-old multiparous North African woman.

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Primary clear cell carcinoma of the vagina (PCCAV) is a rare form of vaginal cancer that typically affects young women with a history of prenatal exposure to DES. However, data on non-DES PCCAV cases are limited. This report describes a case of PCCAV in a 47-year-old patient who presented with post-coital bleeding and was diagnosed with clear cell adenocarcinoma via biopsy and MRI.

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Introduction And Importance: Adnexal torsion is an uncommon but urgent surgical situation more frequently observed during the reproductive years and rarely in postmenopausal women.

Case Presentation: This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with a large left ovarian cyst measuring 18 × 20 × 22 cm who experienced adnexal torsion, which is a rare occurrence in this age group. To avoid the potential requirement for additional surgical procedures in case of cyst recurrence in the remaining ovary or the development of uterine diseases a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with cystectomy were performed.

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Introduction And Importance: Malformations of the uterus are generally rare and are due to defective fusion of Mullerian duct. These include the unicorn uterus, with or without a rudimentary horn. Pregnancy in a unicornuate uterus is a rare event and carries with it maternal-fetal risks.

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Introduction And Importance: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a relatively uncommon malignancy, comprising only 3 % of adult cancers, but it is responsible for 85 % of primary renal tumors. When RCC metastasizes, the most common sites are the lungs, liver, bones, and brain. Although it is rare, RCC can also metastasize to the vagina.

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Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery such as hysteroscopy has a low risk of complications. Infections, however, are more common in the presence of risk factors such as smoking, history of pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis. We report the case of a patient who underwent operative hysteroscopy without immediate complications and was admitted 2 days later to the emergency department in a severe state of septic shock.

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The first cases of infection caused by new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus were reported in China in December 2019. This disease is called COVID-19 and has been declared as a pandemic by the WHO three months after its outbreak (in March 2020). In most cases it results in non-severe infectious syndrome associated with different degrees of benign symptoms (fever, cough, myalgia, headache and potential digestive disorders).

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Huge ovarian tumor is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, in particular in developing countries. It can cause surgical complications. Anatomopathological examination is essential to establish the diagnosis.

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