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Mraihi F, Basly J, Ghali Z, Azouz E, Ayari A, Chelli D. Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a rare large ovarian strumal carcinoid in pregnancy, about a case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 116:109468. [PMID: 38430900 PMCID: PMC10944124 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ovarian strumal carcinoid is a rare type of germ cell tumor. It usually affects perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Very few cases of stromal carcinoid have been reported in the literature in women of childbearing age, particularly during pregnancy. The clinical presentation of the tumor, and in particular its non-specific clinical and radiological appearance and rarity, explain the difficulties in diagnosis and management. PRESENTATION OF CASE Herein, we describe a rare case of a 36-year-old patient who was followed-up in our outpatient clinic for organic cyst of the ovary. The ultrasound revealed a multilocular regular cystic mass with a modestly thickened wall and fine septations. The MRI indicated a right ovarian cyst with solid tissue. The levels of tumor markers were normal. The patient was lost to follow-up and did not return until six months later. She was admitted in our Department with acute ovarian torsion and underwent emergency surgery at 17 weeks' gestation. A laparoscopic cystectomy of the right ovary was provisionally performed. Pathology revealed an ovarian strumal carcinoid tumor. DISCUSSION Patients with ovarian stromal carcinoid have an excellent prognosis. Ovarian strumal carcinoid 's primary therapy method is operation. The majority of original ovarian carcinoid tumors progress slowly, and practically all thyroid carcinoid tumors are clinical stage I with a positive prognosis. CONCLUSION In the absence of standardized treatment, the association of carcinoid strumal tumor with pregnancy, underlines the need for early diagnosis and appropriate multidisciplinary management, taking into account both the maternal and fetal prognosis.
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- Fathi Mraihi
- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Radiology Department at Rabta University Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Department at Rabta University Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Belghith C, Abdelmoula G, Garci M, Ghali Z, Armi S, Makni M, Dhieb F, Boumediene M, Jrad M, Mathlouthi N, Slimani O. Nonpuerperal uterine inversion caused by an adenosarcoma: A case report. Tunis Med 2024; 102:116-118. [PMID: 38567479 DOI: 10.62438/tunismed.v102i2.4352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Eighty-five per cent of uterine inversions are puerperal. Non-puerperal uterine inversion is usually caused by tumours that exert a traction force on the fundus of the uterus. This causes the uterus to be partially or completely inverted. It is commonly related to benign tumours like submucosal leiomyomas. Nevertheless, malignancies are an infrequent association. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a 35-year-old female patient, medically and surgically free, gravida0 para0, complaining of menometrorrhagia associated with pelvic pain for 2 years. A suprapubic ultrasound scan showed an enlarged, globular uterus with a heterogeneous, undefined mass of 49 mm in size. MRI scan showed the appearance of a U-shaped uterine cavity and a thickened inverted uterine fundus with an endometrial infiltrating mass of 25 mm. Intraoperative exploration showed uterine inversion involving the ovaries; the fallopian tubes and the round ligaments and a necrotic intracavitary mass. The malignancy of the tumor was confirmed through anatomopathological examination as Adenosarcoma. CONCLUSIONS Uterine inversion is rare outside the puerperal period, and malignant etiology must not be overlooked. Therefore, comprehensive care with meticulous etiological investigation is crucial.
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- Cyrine Belghith
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Sousse, Faculty of medicine of Sousse, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of medicine of Sousse, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia
- Regional hospital of Kasserine, Department of gynecology and obstetrics, 1200, Kasserine, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle university hospital, Department of radiology, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle university hospital, Department of radiology, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle university hospital, Department of radiology, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, 1007, Tunis, Tunisia
- Charles Nicolle University Hospital of Tunis, Department A of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1006, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mraihi F, Basly J, Ghali Z, Mezni A, Amami M, Chelli D. A non-pregnant woman with elevated beta-HCG: A rare case of ovarian seminoma. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 113:109028. [PMID: 37976717 PMCID: PMC10684816 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ovarian seminoma is a rare germ cell tumor that typically affects young women. Early diagnosis of malignant tumors, although difficult due to mild symptoms, is crucial for a better prognosis. Here we report the case of a 15-year-old female patient with a large malignant ovarian dysgerminoma to provide a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of this pathology and to help practitioners make an early diagnosis. CASE PRESENTATION A 15-year-old patient with no significant past medical history presented to the Obstetrics and Gynecology emergency D in Tunisia with subacute abdominal pain, fever, and unexplained weight loss. Diagnostic evaluation revealed a large, solid ovarian mass with elevated CA-125 levels, and the patient subsequently underwent right adnexectomy with peritoneal cytology. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of dysgerminoma with peritoneal involvement, resulting in a FIGO IC and TNM T1C classification, and the patient received fertility-sparing polychemotherapy with satisfactory progression. DISCUSSION Ovarian seminoma mainly affects young women and can be associated with a variety of risk factors. Clinical signs are variable and can be difficult to detect at an early stage. Imaging techniques can help with diagnosis. Tumor markers may be elevated, but histological confirmation is needed. Treatment usually consists of a combination of surgery and chemotherapy, with good long-term survival rates. CONCLUSION Seminomas are rare tumors and early detection is crucial for a better prognosis. This requires close attention to risk factors and regular gynecological examinations from an early age in patients with these risk factors.
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- Fathi Mraihi
- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Centre of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mraihi F, Basly J, Mezni A, Ghali Z, Hafsi M, Chelli D. Secondary postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine scar dehiscence, a case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 112:108883. [PMID: 37883876 PMCID: PMC10667773 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Secondary postpartum hemorrhage is rare. The most common cause is retained placenta. Having a uterine scar dehiscence as an etiology is unusual. Complete dehiscence of the uterine scar is even rarer. This rare but serious cause of post-partum haemorrhage can be potentially life threatening due to severe hemorrhage if not managed in adequate time. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present the case of a 35-year-old patient, gravida 2 para 2. She had undergone two caesarean sections in our department and, after the last one in March 2021, she presented twice to our emergency department with relatively abundant metrorrhagia, but neither the clinical nor the radiological examinations revealed any abnormalities. At 43 days postpartum, she presented to the emergency with severe bleeding per vaginum. The bleeding was profuse, causing hemodynamic instability and severe acute anaemia. An explorative laparotomy was necessary to diagnose the etiology and manage the treatment. Surgical exploration revealed a lateral uterine rupture in the broad ligament and complete dislocation of the caesarean scar. An urgent hysterectomy was performed. DISCUSSION Partial or complete dehiscence of the hysterorrhoea is a rare cause of secondary postpartum hemorrhage after caesarean section. When hysterorrhaphy dehiscence does occur, the origin of the bleeding is likely to be related to erosion of the vessels at the incision angles. CONCLUSION The diagnosis of partial or complete dehiscence of the uterine scar may be misleading in the absence of specific clinical or radiological signs. This condition must therefore be considered and suspected in cases of secondary postpartum hemorrhage.
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- Fathi Mraihi
- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mraihi F, Basly J, Mezni A, Ghali Z, Hafsi M, Chelli D. The pentalogy of Cantrell: A rare and challenging prenatal diagnosis. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 112:108941. [PMID: 37879290 PMCID: PMC10667751 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The sternum, pericardium, diaphragm, abdominal wall, and heart are all affected by the unusual congenital condition known as Cantrell pentalogy. It is a rare congenital disorder that requires multidisciplinary care. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving outcomes in affected individuals. To illustrate the difficulties and complexity of Cantrell pentalogy, we provide two cases. PRESENTATION OF CASE In case 1, a routine antenatal scan at 12 weeks' gestation revealed thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis in a 29-year-old woman. The pregnancy was terminated medically due to the severity of the anomalies and the poor prognosis. A 32-year-old patient in case 2 had a diaphragmatic hernia, thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis and midline abdominal wall abnormalities. After counselling, a medical termination was chosen. The ultra-sonographic features were confirmed by autopsy results in 2 cases. DISCUSSION Early diagnosis is feasible in the first trimester if ectopia cordis and omphalocele exist. Additionally, development in ultrasound technology provides us with better visualization and early diagnosis. With patients who have fully developed Cantrell syndrome and those who also have accompanying anomalies, the prognosis is often poor, with short survival and quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Cantrell pentalogy is a rather uncommon congenital condition. Early detection is possible in the first trimester. The severity of the illness varies greatly, and treatment is determined by the precise abnormalities present. Early diagnosis necessitates adequate initial training as well as ongoing in-service training for sonographers. Early detection and treatment are critical for improving outcomes in affected persons.
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- Fathi Mraihi
- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- D Department at the Maternity and Neonatology Center of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Venugopalan VV, Ghali Z, Sénécal J, Reader TA, Descarries L. Catecholaminergic activation of G-protein coupling in rat spinal cord: further evidence for the existence of dopamine and noradrenaline receptors in spinal grey and white matter. Brain Res 2006; 1070:90-100. [PMID: 16423330 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2005.10.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2005] [Revised: 10/26/2005] [Accepted: 10/31/2005] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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[35S]GTPgammaS autoradiography of slide-mounted tissue sections was used to examine G-protein coupling in the rat spinal cord, as stimulated by dopamine, the D1 receptor agonist SKF 38393, noradrenaline, and noradrenaline in the presence of the alpha adrenoceptor antagonist, phentolamine. Measurements were obtained from the different laminae of spinal grey and from the dorsal, lateral, and ventral columns of white matter, at cervical, thoracic, and lumbar levels. At every level, there was a relatively strong basal incorporation of GTPgammaS in laminae II-III>lamina IV-X of spinal grey, even in presence of DPCPX to block endogenous activation by adenosine A1 receptors. Dopamine, and to a lesser degree SKF 38393, but not the D2 receptor agonist quinpirole, stimulated G-protein coupling in laminae IV-X. Both dopamine and SKF 38393 also induced a weak but significant activation throughout the white matter. In both grey and white matter, the activation by dopamine was markedly reduced in presence of a selective D1 receptor antagonist. Noradrenaline strongly stimulated coupling throughout the spinal grey at all levels, an effect that was uniformly reduced in the presence of phentolamine. With or without phentolamine, there was also significant stimulation by noradrenaline in the white matter. Under the same experimental conditions, alpha 1, alpha 2, and beta adrenergic receptor agonists failed to activate GTPgammaS incorporation in either grey or white matter. However, in the presence of selective alpha 1 or alpha 2 receptor antagonist, significant reductions of noradrenaline-stimulated GTPgammaS incorporation were observed in both grey and white matter. The beta antagonist propanolol reduced GTPgammaS incorporation in grey matter only. Thus, the results confirmed the existence of D1 dopamine receptors and of alpha 1, alpha 2, and beta adrenergic receptors in the grey matter of rat spinal cord. In white matter, they strongly suggested the presence of dopamine D1, and of alpha 1 and alpha 2 adrenergic receptors on glia and/or microvessels, that might be activated by diffuse transmission in vivo.
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- V V Venugopalan
- Département de Physiologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3C 3J7
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