Publications by authors named "Zainab A Alammar"

Mycotic pseudoaneurysms, rare but life-threatening vascular conditions, result from infections of arterial walls, often involving Salmonella species. This case report details a 62-year-old man with diabetes presenting with a Salmonella-induced mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the left common iliac artery (CIA). The patient exhibited severe abdominal and radiating back pain, initially suggestive of gastrointestinal or urinary pathology.

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Nontraumatic splenic rupture and hematoma are rare in sickle cell disease. We present a case of a 22-year-old Saudi male with sickle cell disease. He presented to our hospital with a history of nontraumatic abdominal pain, hemodynamic instability, and abdominal tenderness, with a large mass extending to the umbilicus.

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Malaria presents a challenge to healthcare systems globally. It is associated with severe complications, notably splenic rupture. The prognosis of malaria complicated by splenic rupture is poor and sometimes leads to death even with timely intervention.

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