Jejunal diverticulitis: A new case report and a review of the literature

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Jejunal diverticulitis is a rare condition.

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The computed tomography is now the best diagnostic imaging method.

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There is no consensus on therapeutic strategy and management of jejunal diverticulitis

Cholecystitis in a midline gallbladder: A rare ectopic location

Introduction

The ectopic gallbladder is an uncommonly encountered anomaly that surgeons should be aware of. Its diagnosis is difficult but can be elucidated with the use of computed tomography and MRCP.

Presentation of case

We present a case of a 64-year-old patient who presented with abdominal pain, inflammatory epigastric mass and fever. Computed tomography (CT) revealed the presence of a para-umbilical gallbladder with signs of acute cholecystitis. Laparoscopic exploration revealed that the gall bladder was not present in its usual fossa but was seen attached to the midline anterior abdominal wall with extensive adhesion between it and the omentum. Given the complexity of the cholecystectomy via the laparoscopic approach, a conversion to a midline incision was performed. The IOC confirmed the absence of anatomical variants of the biliary tree.

Discussion

An ectopic gallbladder is a difficult entity to diagnose as it can create clinical confusion by tampering with the common clinical presentation of cholecystitis. MRCP is currently one of the most effective preoperative examination methods as it detects the coexistence of biliary tract variation. Laparoscopic surgery is a safe procedure to be performed in the ectopic gallbladder.

Conclusion

Ectopy of the gallbladder is a rare congenital abnormality that should be kept in mind to avoid errors or delays in management.

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Ectopic gallbladder is an extremely rare condition.

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Ectopy of the gallbladder may lead to clinical misdiagnosis, imaging misinterpretation and technical challenges.

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Pre-operative imaging is needed to detect the coexistence of biliary tract variation.

Acute pancreatitis secondary to ansa pancreatica: Two new cases and review of the literature

We described two cases of acute pancreatitis secondary to ansa pancreatica. The first patient was diagnosed on MRCP and improved after standard treatment of AP. In the second case, ansa pancreatica was diagnosed on IOP. At the second episode of AP, sphincterotomy of the minor papilla was performed.

Perforated Jejunal Diverticulitis: a rare cause of acute abdominal pain

It is imperative for surgeons to have a heightened awareness of complications of jejunal diverticular disease so that they can act quickly and contribute to a successful clinical outcome for their patients.

Pedunculated hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia: A case report and review of the literature

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a common asymptomatic benign hepatic tumor encountered in middle-aged women. However, pedunculated FNH is exceedingly rare and more frequently associated with complications. That is why surgical management is mandatory in this form.

Ileocecal and hepatic tuberculosis mimicking a metastatic cecal malignancy: Case report

We wish to highlight that on encountering a suspicious hepatic and a colonic lesion, the possibility of TB should also be kept in mind apart from the obvious possibility of metastasis of a colonic cancer especially in an endemic country like Tunisia.

Chilaiditi's sign: A rare differential diagnosis of pneumoperitoneum

Chilaiditi sign is a rare condition typically mistaken for pneumoperitoneum. CT scan can confirm the diagnosis. Its management is conservative that is why it should be well known by surgeons to avoid unnecessary exploratory laparotomies.

Gallbladder agenesis in the elderly: a diagnostic challenge

Gallbladder agenesis (GA) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by the absence of the gallbladder and cystic duct due to an anomaly in the embryonic development. It is commonly associated with other congenital abnormalities, and the isolated form is extremely rare. Its clinical presentation is variable. Actually, GA is more often incidentally diagnosed. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is considered to be the diagnosis method of choice since it avoids unnecessary and risky surgery in symptomatic patients. Here we report the case of a radiologically incidentally discovered gallbladder agenesis in a 68-year-old patient.

Large pedunculated colonic lipoma: a rare cause of colorectal intussusception in adults

Colo-rectal intussusception is rare in adults and is often secondary to malignant lesions, rarely benign lesions such as colonic lipomas can also be the cause. We present the case a 60-year-old man who presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. On physical examination, the abdomen was distended with diffuse tenderness. CT scan of the abdomen revealed a colo-rectal intussusception secondary to a rectal lipoma with parietal pneumatosis of the invaginated loop. An emergency laparotomy was performed. Intraoperatively the radiological findings were confirmed. A rectosigmoid resection (Hartmann's procedure) taking off the lipoma and the invaginated segment of the colon was performed and the patient had an unevent full recovery. Histopathology confirmed a 6cm sub-mucosal lipoma without evidence of malignancy. As the diagnosis of a benign disease in patients presenting with colonic intussusception can only be made on pathological examination, this entity should be managed as a malignant lesion due to the high incidence of malignancy.

Surgical management of groove pancreatitis: a case report

Groove pancreatitis (GP) is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis involving the groove area bound by the pancreatic head, the duodenum, and the common bile duct. The diagnosis of this entity is challenging since it can mimic pancreatic carcinoma. We herein report the case of groove pancreatitis diagnosed in a 37 year old men, with a past history of chronic alcohol consumption. The patient was admitted for several times over the past three years because of recurrent alcohol-induced pancreatitis. The diagnosis of groove pancreatitis was made on the basis of CT, MRI and EUS findings. A medical treatment was initially attempted. In the absence of improvement in clinical symptoms, a pancreatico-duodenectomy was performed with satisfying results at 24 months follow up. Pancreatico-duodenectomy is the treatment of choice in groove pancreatitis since it leads to total resolution of clinical symptoms.

Primary hydatic cyst of the fallopian tube

•Hydatid disease is an endemic infection in the Mediterranean region, and Tunisia is one of the most affected countries.

•The involvement of the female genital tract is uncommon, and the occurrence in the fallopian tube is extremely rare.

•In reproductive organs, the involvement is always secondary. Primary involvement of the fallopian tube is rarely reported.

Hydatid disease is endemic in Tunisia. The involvement of the female genital tract is uncommon, and the occurrence in the fallopian tube is exceptional. We present a case of a 42-year-old woman who had complained of a 4-month history of lower abdominal pain. The abdominal ultrasonography and CT scan showed a multiloculated cystic lesion in the left adnexa. The exploratory laparotomy found a cystic mass developing in the left fallopian tube. Left salpingectomy was performed. The pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of hydatid cyst disease. No recurrence was detected at the 2-year follow-up. Tubal hydatid cyst is an extremely rare condition that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any cystic lesion in patients from endemic areas.

[Ansa pancreatica: a rare cause of acute pancreatitis]

L’ansa pancréatica est une voie de communication accessoire entre le canal de Wirsung et un conduit pancréatique accessoire ne présentant pas de jonction normale avec le premier. L’association entre cette variante anatomique et la pancréatite aigue dite idiopathique reste hypothétique. Nous rapportons l’observation d’un patient présentant des poussées de pancréatites récidivantes qui serait en rapport avec une Ansa pancréatica.