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Ben Thayer M, Khanchel F, Helal I, Chiboub D, Raoueh H, Ben Brahim E, Jouini R, Chadli-Debbiche A. Epidemiological and histopathological characteristics of thyroid carcinoma in a Tunisian health care center. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 10:37-42. [PMID: 38560041 PMCID: PMC10979045 DOI: 10.1002/wjo2.147] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Thyroid carcinoma (TC) accounts for almost 0.5%-1% of total malignancies. Its incidence is increasing rapidly worldwide. Several studies have drawn up the epidemiological profile of TC and its clinical and pathological features. However, to date, no similar studies have been conducted in Tunisia. Aims To establish an epidemiological profile of TC in a Tunisian health care institute and to analyze its clinical and histopathological characteristics in our institute. Materials and Methods We present a retrospective study reviewing the cases of TC diagnosed in our institution in a 4-year period. Results We collected a sample of 192 cases of TC. It consisted of 31 males and 161 females (83.8%) with a sex-ratio M/F of 0.19. The mean age was 46.4 years. Papillary thyroid carcinoma was the most frequent histological subtype. The multifocality rate was 33.8%. The mean size of TC was 2.2 ± 1.9 cm. 60.9% of TC were staged pT1 and 20.3% had nodal involvement. Papillary thyroid microcarcinomas were noted in 37.5% of cases. Conclusion Our results were consistent with those of the literature. A high proportion of pT1 and pN0 tumors were noted in our series, suggesting that TC's diagnosis and management was performed at an early stage of the disease in our institution. In addition, our study enabled us to notice the impact of the Coronavirus disease 19 crisis on the management of TC in our institution. Further studies are needed to establish the epidemiological profile of TC in Tunisia and to assess its clinical and pathological features.
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- Maissa Ben Thayer
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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Bougacha M, Blibech H, Bouchabou B, Jouini R, Helal I, Snene H, Belkhir D, Mehiri N, Ennaifer R, Chedly A, Ben Salah N, Louzir B. A rare coexistence of sarcoidosis with overlap syndrome and sarcoidosis with primary biliary cholangitis and Sjogren's syndrome: Two distinct case reports. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25826. [PMID: 38390068 PMCID: PMC10881881 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25826] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Sarcoidosis and the overlap syndrome of autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) share common clinical, biological, and histological features. The simultaneous occurrence of these diseases have been reported in few cases and suggests that a common pathway which may contribute to granuloma formation in both conditions. We report the cases of two female patients having an association of sarcoidosis and inflammatory liver diseases. The first case is of a 61-year-old woman had been monitored for an overlap syndrome of PBC and autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Therefore, treatment with azathiprine has been initiated associated with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). Azathioprine had to be discontinued due to digestive intolerance, specifically chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain. The patient remained clinically stable on UDCA and her liver function tests were stable for years, until she developed symptoms of progressive dyspnea without any other associated signs. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed mediastinal enlargement, bilateral pulmonary nodules, and symmetrical adenomegalies in the mediastinum. The bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) revealed increased cellularity, with a notable elevation in lymphocyte count (48 %) and a CD4/CD8 ratio of 4. The patient underwent mediastinoscopy; a biopsy of the right laterotracheal (4R) adenomegaly was performed. Histological examination of the lymph node showed epithelioid and giant-cell tuberculoid lymphadenitis without necrosis, compatible with sarcoidosis. Ophthalmological and cardiac assessments were normal. Plethysmography test was normal and there was no need for corticosteroid treatment; a surveillance was planned. Treatment with UDCA was pursued. The second case is of a 50-year-old woman with no medical history presented symptoms including dry eyes and mouth, inflammatory-type polyarthralgia affecting knees and wrists, bilateral Raynaud's phenomenon, right hypochondrium pain, and worsening dyspnea over six months. Liver analysis showed elevation of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) to three times upper limit of normal (ULN) and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) to 5 times ULN. This cholestasis was associated with an increase in transaminase activity to 5 times ULN for over six months. Immunological tests revealed positive anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-Ro52, anti-M23E, and anti-centromere antibodies. Chest-CT showed multiple bilateral bronchiolar parenchymal micronodules mostly in the upper and posterior regions without any mediastinal adenomegaly. Bronchial endoscopy was normal, and biopsies indicated chronic inflammation. The BAL revealed increased cellularity, characterized by a high lymphocyte count (51.7 %) and a CD4/CD8 ratio of 2.8. Biopsy of minor salivary gland revealed grade 4 lymphocytic sialadenitis. Skin biopsy revealed an epithelioid granuloma without caseous necrosis. Liver biopsy performed in the presence of cytolysis and moderate hepatic insufficiency, revealed granulomatous hepatitis and cholangitis lesions along with septal fibrosis suggestive of PBC. The diagnosis of cutaneous and pulmonary sarcoidosis with PBC and Sjögren's syndrome was retained. The spirometry and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide value were normal. Treatment involved UDCA, corticosteroids, and azathioprine, leading to clinical and biological improvement. Sarcoidosis shares some clinical manifestations with autoimmune liver diseases, primarily PBC. A hepatic granuloma with a different appearance and location can guide the diagnosis. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can avoid serious complications and improve prognosis.
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- Marwa Bougacha
- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pulmonology Department, Mongi Slim Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Hasnaoui A, Trigui R, Khedhiri N, Helal I, Zaafouri H, Ben Maamer A. Surgical management of a locally advanced jejunal stromal tumor: A case report of a challenging condition. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 114:109155. [PMID: 38086132 PMCID: PMC10758957 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109155] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Locally advanced jejunal stromal tumors stand as a captivating and relatively rare entity, garnering attention for several reasons. Their inaccessible location by conventional endoscopy poses a diagnostic challenge. Further, treatment decisions necessitate a multidisciplinary approach, compounded by the absence of high-level evidence studies. CASE PRESENTATION A 54-year-old patient was admitted to our surgical department with abdominal pain and chronic anemia. Abdominal CT imaging confirmed the presence of a non-metastatic sizable jejunal tumor. The patient underwent laparotomy, revealing a locally advanced jejunal tumor contracting the ileum and the ascending colon. A monobloc oncological resection was performed, followed by the restoration of digestive continuity. Anatomopathological analysis delineated a locally advanced Stromal Tumor with a high risk of recurrence. The patient underwent a course of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for 3 years, with no reported recurrence during the subsequent 3-year follow-up. DISCUSSION Locally advanced jejunal stromal tumors are rare. Most patients present with unspecific symptoms. Diagnosis remains challenging due to their intricate anatomical location. Decisions regarding management must be deliberated within a multidisciplinary framework, tailored to each patient's unique characteristics. While combined therapeutic modalities have demonstrated efficacy in recent studies, prudence is advised given the heightened incidence of both short and long-term complications. CONCLUSION In the absence of randomized controlled trials, the management of locally advanced jejunal stromal tumors underscores the imperative of multidisciplinary collaboration in treatment deliberations. A wide, sometimes mutilating excision is only permissible if it is complete.
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- Anis Hasnaoui
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia; Department of General Surgery, Menzel Bourguiba Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia; Department of General Surgery, Menzel Bourguiba Hospital, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia; Department of General Surgery, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia.
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia; Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur hospital, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia; Department of General Surgery, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia; Department of General Surgery, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia
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Hasnaoui A, Helal I, Ben Azouz Z, Hmidi A, Jouini R, Chadli-Debbiche A. A dataset of tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes in colorectal cancer patients using limited resources. Database (Oxford) 2023; 2023:0. [PMID: 38104276 PMCID: PMC10725308 DOI: 10.1093/database/baad089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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In the realm of cancer research, specifically focusing on colorectal carcinomas (CRCs), a novel diagnostic test referred to as 'Immunoscore' (IS) has emerged. This test relies on assessing the density of tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes, specifically CD3 and CD8, in both the centre of the tumour (CT) and its invasive margin (IM). IS holds promise as a potential prognostic factor. A retrospective descriptive study was conducted within the Pathology Department of Habib Thameur Hospital in Tunis, Tunisia. The study's aim was to evaluate the prognostic efficacy of IS for patients with CRC by means of a comprehensive survival analysis. This publication introduces the immunoscore in colorectal cancer (ISCRC) dataset, which was meticulously compiled during the aforementioned study. The ISCRC dataset comprises digital slide images sourced from biopsies of 104 patients diagnosed with CRC. Using the tissue microarray technique, an immunohistochemical investigation involving anti-CD3 and anti-CD8 markers was performed in regions designated as 'Hot Spots' within the CT and IM. The images were captured using a smartphone camera. Each marker's percentage presence within its respective region was quantified. The IS was estimated utilizing a semi-quantitative method. The ISCRC dataset encompasses anonymized personal data, along with macroscopic and microscopic attributes. The captured images, acquired through manual efforts using smartphones, stand as a valuable asset for the advancement of predictive algorithms Importantly, the potential applications of these models extend beyond mere prediction capabilities. They lay the groundwork for innovative mobile applications that could potentially revolutionize the practices of pathologists, particularly in healthcare settings constrained by resources and the absence of specialized scanning equipment. Database URL: https://figshare.com/s/5b4fa3e58c247a4851d4.
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- Anis Hasnaoui
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia
- Signals and Smart Systems Lab L3S, National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached B.P. n° 94 - ROMMANA, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia
- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Rue Ali Ben Ayed Montfleury, Tunis 1008, Tunisia
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- Signals and Smart Systems Lab L3S, National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Campus Universitaire Farhat Hached B.P. n° 94 - ROMMANA, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia
- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Rue Ali Ben Ayed Montfleury, Tunis 1008, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia
- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Rue Ali Ben Ayed Montfleury, Tunis 1008, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Rue Djebal Lakhdar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia
- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Rue Ali Ben Ayed Montfleury, Tunis 1008, Tunisia
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Chamli A, Kouki C, Belhadj O, Helal I, Hammami H, Fenniche S, Zaouak A. Pityriasis rotunda associated with hepatocellular carcinoma. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1438-e1440. [PMID: 37458682 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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- Amal Chamli
- "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Anatomopathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mrad M, Chamli A, Helal I, Khanchel F, Majdoub A, Fenniche S, Zaouak A, Hammami H. A tale of a reticulated erythematous patch on the breast. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 89:867-869. [PMID: 36331836 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_385_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Malek Mrad
- Department of Dermatology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Anatomopathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Anatomopathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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Ben Hadj Alouane H, Oueslati MA, Ben Hassine M, Helal I, Ben Brahim E, Ben Rhouma S. Pelvic leiomyoma associated with intermediate risk prostate cancer: A case report. Urol Case Rep 2023; 49:102433. [PMID: 37228257 PMCID: PMC10205446 DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102433] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Pelvic leiomyoma in male patients is a very rare occurrence and its association with prostate cancer is a unique clinical situation. This study reports a new case of a 9 cm pelvic Leiomyoma associated with intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer in a 68-year-old patient. The leiomyoma was discovered fortuitously after an MRI was performed in the context of prostate cancer work-up. Surgical excision of the pelvic mass along with a radical prostatectomy were performed and the diagnosis of leiomyoma was confirmed by histopathology.
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Department of Urology, 1089 Ali Ben Ayed st, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Department of Histopathology, 1089 Ali Ben Ayed st, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Department of Histopathology, 1089 Ali Ben Ayed st, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Department of Urology, 1089 Ali Ben Ayed st, Tunis, Tunisia
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Rouiss H, Bettaieb H, Souayeh N, El Aifi H, Jouini R, Helal I, Oueslati H, Mbarki C. Breast rescue after necrotizing fasciitis. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12305. [PMID: 36590552 PMCID: PMC9798178 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a dangerous and rapidly spreading infection of soft tissue involving skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia; muscles can be concerned but often omitted. It's considered as emergency due to its fulminant nature. The necrotizing fasciitis of the breast is exceptional. Management is based on surgical debridement and, in the case of breast, mastectomy in most cases is inevitable. We describe a case-report of breast necrotizing fasciitis with prompt management and with satisfactory cosmetic result owing to dermal autograft.
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- Hadhami Rouiss
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Hbib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Hbib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ben Arous Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia,University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
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Zaouak A, Frioui R, Chamli A, Helal I, Brahim EB, Fenniche S, Hammami H. A case of multiple pyogenic granulomas of the trunk successfully treated with topical β-blockers. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:7231-7232. [PMID: 36098985 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Anissa Zaouak
- Department of Dermatology, Research Unit "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Research Unit "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Research Unit "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Anatomopathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Research Unit "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Dermatology, Research Unit "Genodermatoses and Cancers LR12SP03", Tunis, Tunisia
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Ben Thayer M, Helal I, Khanchel F, Mbarki C, Bettaieb H, Ben Brahim E, Jouini R, Chadli Debbiche A. Hemangioma of the umbilical cord: A case report on a rare entity. Clin Case Rep 2022; 10:e6441. [PMID: 36245456 PMCID: PMC9547990 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6441] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Several hundred cases of placental hemangiomas have been reported in the literature. However, the umbilical cord is extremely uncommon as a site of occurrence. We present a case of postnatal discovery of giant hemangioma of the umbilical cord (HUM) in a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) positive mother. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of HUM synchronous to a maternal infection with COVID 19. We aim, through this case and a review of the literature, to study the clinicopathological characteristics of this singular entity. Our patient, a 37‐year‐old woman, presented to the Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology for respiratory distress and loss of fetal movements. Ultrasound examination concluded to intrauterine fetal desmise. After stabilization of the patient, a cesarean section was performed. A macerated fetus was extracted. Placenta showed a giant mass attached to the cord. It was submitted for pathological examination. Gross examination showed that the umbilical cord was inserted eccentrically with a fusiform dilation. Near its placental end, three cohesive solid angiomatous nodules were noted. Microscopic examination revealed lobules of dilated blood‐filled capillaries set in a myxoid stroma. The diagnosis of HUM have been established. HUM arise from endothelial cells of the umbilical vessels. Their etiology, physio‐pathology and pathways of tumorigenesis are not yet well defined. Further studies are needed to explore the pathways of tumorigenesis and to determin the implication of COVID‐19 in HUM.
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- Maissa Ben Thayer
- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of pathologyHabib Thameur's HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of pathologyHabib Thameur's HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of pathologyHabib Thameur's HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of Obstetrics and gynaecologyYasminette's HospitalBen ArousTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of Obstetrics and gynaecologyYasminette's HospitalBen ArousTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of pathologyHabib Thameur's HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of pathologyHabib Thameur's HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Tunis El Manar UniversityFaculty of Medicine of TunisTunisTunisia,Department of pathologyHabib Thameur's HospitalTunisTunisia
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Ben Lazreg K, Helal I, Khanchel F, El Fekih S, Hedheli R, Zaafouri H, Ben Brahim E, Jouini R, Chadli-Debbiche A. L’immunoscore dans les carcinomes colorectaux : l’analyse de deux régions tumorales permet-elle une meilleure prédiction de la survie ? Ann Pathol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2022.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Maamouri R, Helal I, Salem Z, Chadly-Debbiche A, Cheour M. Conjunctival granuloma in vernal keratoconjunctivitis. J Fr Ophtalmol 2022; 45:972-973. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2022.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lazreg KB, Helal I, Khanchel F, Daieb A, Tlili S, El fekih S, Brahim EB, Hellal Y, Jouini R, Debbiche AC. Splenogonadal fusion: A case series of two challenging diagnoses. Clin Case Rep 2022; 10:e6250. [PMID: 36034606 PMCID: PMC9400032 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Splenogonadal fusion is an abnormal connection between the spleen and gonads. This rare entity can be easily confused with testicular tumors. It usually accompanies congenital malformations, such as cryptorchidism, making diagnosis more difficult. Surgeons must be aware of this entity to avoid unnecessary orchiectomy. In some cases, biopsy may help with diagnosis.
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- Habib Thameur Hospital Pathology department Tunis Tunisia
- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital Pathology department Tunis Tunisia
- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
- Pediatric Surgery Department Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Pediatric Surgery Department Regional Hospital of Zaghouan Zaghouan Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital Pathology department Tunis Tunisia
- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital Pathology department Tunis Tunisia
- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
- Pediatric Surgery Department Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital Pathology department Tunis Tunisia
- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital Pathology department Tunis Tunisia
- Faculty of medicine of Tunis El Manar Tunis Tunisia
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Ben Thayer M, Khanchel F, Helal I, Chiboub D, Ben Lazreg K, Hedhli R, Ben Brahim E, Jouini R, Cheddli‐Debbich A. Incidental discovery of a Hodgkin lymphoma synchronous to a papillary thyroid carcinoma. Clin Case Rep 2022; 10:e6246. [PMID: 35957786 PMCID: PMC9361809 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer and accounts for almost 89.4% of all thyroid carcinomas. Hodgkin lymphoma is a heterogeneous group of neoplasms and represents 10% of lymphomas. These two cancers do not share the same risk factors. Some studies have reported the association of thyroid papillary carcinoma with lymphomas, mainly Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated with radiotherapy. However, to our knowledge less than 10 cases have illustrated synchronous papillary thyroid carcinoma and Hodgkin lymphoma with no history of radiotherapy. We present the case of a 49‐year‐old female patient, with no history of past exposure to radiation, who was incidentally diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during the work up for papillary thyroid carcinoma. Our patient had total thyroïdectomy with cervical lymphadenectomy. The histopathologic examination concluded to a papillary thyroid carcinoma of classical variant. And the lymph node dissection enabled us to diagnose not only papillary thyroid carcinoma's lymph node metastasis, but also Hodgkin Lymphoma. This discovery of the Hodgkin lymphoma was totally incidental. The discovery of synchronous tumors in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma has been reported in the literature. However, the diagnosis of Hodgkin through lymph node dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma is extremely rare. This underlines the singularity and the importance of our case. The synchronous papillary thyroid carcinoma and Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare condition, which may pose significant diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. To date, there is no standardized approach due to lack of experience. The molecular mechanisms of this link are poorly understood and yet remain to be elucidated.
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- Maissa Ben Thayer
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and neck surgery Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis Tunis El Manar University Tunis Tunisia
- Depatment of Pathology Habib Thameur's Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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Al-Harbi A, Helal I, Alhomrany M, Alhejaili F, Musa D. POS-572 OUTSOURCING OF DIALYSIS SERVICES: IMPLEMENTATION AND CHALLENGES. Kidney Int Rep 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.01.604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Ben Thayer M, Khanchel F, Helal I, Haddad D, Hmidi A, Hedhli R, Ben Brahim E, Jouini R, Chammakhi C, Chedli-Debbich A. Myélolipome, une tumeur rare de la surrénale. Annales d'Endocrinologie 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2021.08.511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jouini R, Chabchoub I, Khanchel F, Helal I, Badri T, Ben Brahim E, Hammami H, Chadli-Debbiche A. Primary and isolated cutaneous precursor B-lymphoblastic lymphoma in an infant. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:707-708. [PMID: 33738831 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14579] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cutaneous lesions may represent the initial sign of various neoplasms in children, including histiocytosis, neuroblastomas, and lymphomas. Primary cutaneous lymphoblastic lymphomas are rare and involve mostly the B-cell phenotype. Herein, we report a case of isolated, primary B-lymphoblastic lymphoma in a 7-month-old infant and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis.
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- Raja Jouini
- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Dermatology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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Sabbah M, Gharbi G, Bellil N, Helal I, Chamakhi C, Gargouri D. Primary gastric squamous cell carcinoma with a bilio-gastric fistula and Krukenberg syndrome. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04325. [PMID: 34084528 PMCID: PMC8142315 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4325] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is a rare type of gastric malignancies. Diagnosis criteria are well defined but diagnosis is generally late being made at an advanced stage with metastases explaining its poor diagnosis.
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- Meriam Sabbah
- Department of GastroenterologyHabib Thameur HospitalTunisTunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of TunisUniversity of Tunis El ManarTunisTunisia
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- Department of GastroenterologyHabib Thameur HospitalTunisTunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of TunisUniversity of Tunis El ManarTunisTunisia
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- Department of GastroenterologyHabib Thameur HospitalTunisTunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of TunisUniversity of Tunis El ManarTunisTunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of TunisUniversity of Tunis El ManarTunisTunisia
- Department of PathologyHabib Thameur HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of TunisUniversity of Tunis El ManarTunisTunisia
- Department of RadiologyHabib Thameur HospitalTunisTunisia
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- Department of GastroenterologyHabib Thameur HospitalTunisTunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of TunisUniversity of Tunis El ManarTunisTunisia
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Khadhar M, Helal I, Goucha R, Ben Hamida F, Abderrahim E, Ben Addallah T. POS-232 LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF IDIOPATHIC MINMAL CHANGE NEPHROPATHY IN ADULTS: PREDICTORS FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE. Kidney Int Rep 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.03.246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Sabbah M, Nakhli A, Helal I, Bellil N, Ouakaa A, Gargouri D. Gastrointestinal bleeding as an initial manifestation of gastric lipoma: Case report and review of the literature. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:1988-1992. [PMID: 33088535 PMCID: PMC7562860 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Gastric lipoma should be considered as a rare differential diagnosis in patients presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding. Diagnosis is mainly done by radiologic and endoscopic findings. It presents characteristic pathognomonic endoscopic signs.
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- Meriam Sabbah
- Department of Gastroenterology Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunisia.,Department of Pathology Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis Tunisia.,Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar Tunisia
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Jouini R, Khanchel F, Sabbah M, Helal I, Gharsallah A, Ferchichi M, Hadded D, Zaafouri H, Ben Brahim E, Ben Maamer A, Debbiche AC. Prognostic significance of poorly cohesive gastric carcinoma in Tunisian patients. Heliyon 2020; 6:e03460. [PMID: 32195384 PMCID: PMC7078324 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background While the incidence of gastric cancer has decreased worldwide in recent decades, the incidence of poorly cohesive carcinoma (PCC) is rising. The prognostic significance of gastric PCC remains a subject of debate. Objective To analyze the prognosis of gastric PCC in a Tunisian cohort. Methods A total of 122 gastric adenocarcinoma patients who underwent curative gastrectomy from 2001 to 2014 at Habib Thameur hospital in Tunis, Tunisia were included. The clinicopathological parameters and prognosis of PCC were analyzed in comparison with non PCC (NPCC). Results Sixty one patients (50%) presented PCC. Patients were younger in PCC group (p = 0,001). There was no difference in sex distribution between the two groups. PCC was more likely to be stage T4 (55.7% vs 34.4%; p = 0.033), N3 (67.8% vs 30%; p < 0.001) and have a higher metastatic lymph node ratio (p < 0.001). Hepatic metastases were more frequent in NPCC group (p = 0.031) whereas peritoneal carcinomatosis was more common in PCC group (p = 0.004). Perineural invasion was more frequent in PCC group (p = 0.001). Resection margins were more often positive in PCC group (31.1% vs 9.8%; p = 0.004). There was no difference in recurrence rate between the 2 groups (p = 0.348). The 5-year survival was similar in the NPCC and PCC (respectively 43% vs 23 %; p = 0.247). Survival rates were also comparable in early stage (100% vs 80% respectively for PCC and NPCC; p = 0.527) as well as for advanced stage (16% vs 35% respectively for PCC and NPCC; p = 0.538). PCC was not a prognostic factor for survival. Interestingly, advanced age, adjacent structures invasion, positive resection margins were specific prognostic factors for PCC. Conclusion In our study PCC was not a prognostic factor for survival. Advanced age, adjacent structures invasion and positive resection margins were specific prognostic features for this histological subtype.
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- Raja Jouini
- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
- Department of Surgery, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
- Department of Surgery, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
- Department of Surgery, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
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Sabbah M, Trad D, Helal I, Jouini R, Ouakaa A. Atypical hyperplastic polyp. Presse Med 2019; 48:1351-1352. [PMID: 31732363 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2019.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Meriam Sabbah
- Habib Thameur Hospital, Departement of gastroenterology, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of medecine of Tunis, university of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Departement of gastroenterology, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of medecine of Tunis, university of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Departement of gastroenterology, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of medecine of Tunis, university of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Departement of gastroenterology, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of medecine of Tunis, university of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Habib Thameur Hospital, Departement of gastroenterology, Tunis, Tunisia; Faculty of medecine of Tunis, university of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Jouini R, Saidi A, Khanchel F, Helal I, Chtourou M, Chadli-Debbiche A. Sarcomatoid chromophobe renal cell carcinoma revealed by acute pyelonephritis in a diabetic patient. Urol Case Rep 2019; 28:101037. [PMID: 31681535 PMCID: PMC6818138 DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2019.101037] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 10/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (CRCC) is a rare tumor comprising 2 types of cells (eosinophilic and clear cells), coexisting in varying proportions. CRCC has an overall good prognosis. However, the rarely encountered sarcomatoid differentiation is associated with a pejorative outcome and must, therefore, be rigorously ruled out. Acute pyelonephritis and other infectious complications rarely occur. We report a case of CRCC with sarcomatoid differentiation in a woman in her sixties which was revealed by acute pyelonephritis and had a lethal outcome.
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- Raja Jouini
- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia, 8, Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia, 8, Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia, 8, Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia, 8, Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Urology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia, 8, Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Habib Thameur Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia, 8, Ali Ben Ayed Street, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Sami Kouki
- Radiology Department, Military Hospital of Tunis, Faculty of Medecine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Radiology Department, Military Hospital of Tunis, Faculty of Medecine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Emergency Department, Military Hospital of Tunis, Faculty of Medecine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Ferchichi M, Jouini R, Koubaa W, Khanchel F, Helal I, Hadad D, Bibani N, Chadli-Debbiche A, BenBrahim E. Ampullary and pancreatic adenocarcinoma-a comparative study. J Gastrointest Oncol 2019; 10:270-275. [PMID: 31032094 DOI: 10.21037/jgo.2018.09.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and ampullary adenocarcinoma (AAC) are 2 gastrointestinal cancers that share overlapping symptoms. Although some studies have proposed the hypothesis of differences in pathogenesis and prognosis in these 2 cancers; they remain treated similarly. The classification of AAC into three subtypes [pancreatobiliary (PB), intestinal (IT) and mixed (M)] is especially crucial for the 3 axes of patients management (diagnosis, prognosis and therapy). Some studies suggest that PB subtype pathogenesis is comparable to PDAC. The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis between PDAC and AAC; notably PB subtype; via mutational status analysis of 3 oncogenes (KRAS, NRAS and BRAF) hoping to consolidate AAC biology understanding. Methods Nine hot spot mutation sites of KRAS, NRAS and BRAF were analysed using pyrosequencing in 39 PDAC and 21 AAC from Tunisian patients. Comparative study was performed using SPSS software. Results Mutations in oncogenes were detected in almost 43% of AAC, especially in PB (47%) and 95% of PDAC. KRAS was the most mutated oncogene. There were statistical significant differences between PDAC and AAC in tumor differentiation (P<0.001), perineural invasion (P<0.001), vascular emboli (P=0.001), T stage (P=0.007), N stage (P=0.001) and mutational status (P<0.001). When comparing PDAC and PB subtype, there were also significant differences in tumor size (P=0.001), tumor differentiation (P<0.001), perineural invasion (P<0.001), vascular emboli (P=0.001), T stage (P=0.033), N stage (P<0.001) and mutational status (P<0.001). Conclusions AAC even PB subtype is different from PDAC. We think that these different tumor types require highly individualized therapy guided by their histomolecular characteristics and that we should stop diagnosing and treating them as a unique entity.
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- Marwa Ferchichi
- University of Sciences, Farhat Hached Campus, Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.,Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, University of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, University of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, University of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, University of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, University of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Pathology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, University of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mlika M, Helal I, Mrabet A, El Mezni F. Prognostic impact of the 2015 world health organisation classification of lung adenocarcinoma : a study in departement specialized in thoracic pathology. Tunis Med 2018; 96:48-53. [PMID: 30324992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The 2015 WHO classification of primary lung adenocarcinomas idendified not only new subtypes but also new prognostic groups. Solid and micropapillary adenocarcinomas are considered of bad prognosis, lepidici adenocarcinomas are considered of good prognosis and acinary and papillary ones are considered of intermediate prognosis. We aimed to assess the prognostic relevance of this classification through the experience of a specialized Department in Thoracic Oncology. METHODS We described a survival study about 101 patients presenting primary adenocarcinomas diagnosed between 2008 and 2011. Survival curves were compared using the Log-Rank test. In order to assess the prognostic impact of the classification, 3 groups were formes: group 1 included lepidic adenocarcinomas, le group 2 included acinary and papillary subtypes and group 3 included solid subtype. A univariate analysis was performed to assess the age, sex, size, vascular emboli, lymph nodes, pTNM, histologic subtypes, neoadjuvant treatment and adjuvant treatment. Multivariate analysis using COX model was performed. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the different subtypes. Besides, the multivariate analysis revealed the pTNM (p=0,02) stage and the adjuvant treatment (p=0,007) as relevant prognostic factors. CONCLUSION Our results are discordant with those reported in the literature. It seems that including large series is necessary in order to assess this prognostic classification.
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Mlika M, Helal I, Braham E, Ayadi A, Mrabet A, Mezni F. [The 2015 classification of lung adenocarcinomas: Reproducibility in a Tunisian department specialised in thoracic pathology]. Ann Pathol 2017; 37:467-471. [PMID: 29153888 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2017.09.002] [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: 03/12/2016] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The new classification of lung cancer contains modifications of terminology and a new subdivision of the tumors with the most relevant modifications concerning the group of adenocarcinomas. The latter has been increasing and represents nowadays the most frequent type. Our aim was to assess the reproducibility of the new classification through the experience of a Department of Pathology specialized in thoracic pathology. METHODS Our study included initially 106 cases diagnosed as adenocarcinomas and reviewed by 2 pathologists and 1 referee. Five cases were ruled out because they corresponded to squamous carcinoma according to the immunohistochemical findings. The same number of slides was reviewed without a limit of time. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software. The Kappa index was estimated and a second coefficient: rho was analyzed. RESULTS A total concordance was noticed in 82 cases (81.2%) and a discordance was noticed in 19 cases (18.8%). The agreement degree was good with an index Kappa estimated to 0.743 and a rho index reaching 0.763. CONCLUSION Our study highlights the good reproducibility of the 2015 WHO classification of lung cancer among a trained team. Whereas, in order to improve the reproducibility of such a classification, even in non specialised departments, a training of the pathologists is necessary in order to highlight the prognostic impact of this classification.
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- Mona Mlika
- Service de pathologie, hôpital Abderrahman Mami, avenue de l'Hôpital, 2080 Ariana, Tunisie; Faculté de médecine de Tunis, rue de la Faculté de Médecine, 2080 Tunis, Tunisie.
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- Service de pathologie, hôpital Abderrahman Mami, avenue de l'Hôpital, 2080 Ariana, Tunisie
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- Service de pathologie, hôpital Abderrahman Mami, avenue de l'Hôpital, 2080 Ariana, Tunisie
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- Service de pathologie, hôpital Abderrahman Mami, avenue de l'Hôpital, 2080 Ariana, Tunisie
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- Faculté de médecine de Tunis, rue de la Faculté de Médecine, 2080 Tunis, Tunisie
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- Service de pathologie, hôpital Abderrahman Mami, avenue de l'Hôpital, 2080 Ariana, Tunisie; Faculté de médecine de Tunis, rue de la Faculté de Médecine, 2080 Tunis, Tunisie
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Gorsane I, Helal I, Yacoub I, Hamida FB, Abderrahim E, Abdallah TB. Cyclosporine therapy in steroid-dependent or steroid-resistant idiopathic focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2017; 27:958-965. [PMID: 27752004 DOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.190864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a heterogeneous entity. Previous few studies have evaluated the efficacy of calcineurin inhibitors in primary FSGS and have suggested positive benefit. In this single-center, retrospective study (1975-2014), we report our experience in Tunisian adults with primary FSGS treated with cyclosporine A (CsA). It includes patients histologically proven FSGS and managed in the Charles Nicolle Hospital at Tunis, Tunisia. The dose of CsA was adjusted to maintain a whole blood trough level of 80-150 ng/mL. The observation period was 6.8 ± 3.7 years after CsA treatment. Twenty-three patients with idiopathic FSGS, treated with CsA, were studied. The mean age was 26.69 ± 10.1 years, and the sex ratio was 2.83. Eight patients (35%) had a steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (NS), and 15 patients (65%) had for steroid-resistant NS. After a median follow-up of 16.5 months on CsA, we noticed complete remission of the NS in eight cases (35%) after 12.12 ± 8 months, partial remission in five (22%) after 3 ± 0.7 months, dose-dependent remission to CsA (2.87 mg/kg/day) in four (17%), and a no response in six patients (26%). Eleven patients (48%) showed improvement of renal function, while eight (35%) developed end-stage renal disease (ESRD) after 35.7 ± 20.9 months. Predictive factors of progression to ESRD were creatinine clearance <90 mL/min before introduction of CsA (P = 0.0054) and CsA-resistance (P = 0.053). Our study suggests that CsA is effective in the treatment of patients with idiopathic FSGS. Initial renal function and cyclosporineresistance are the predictive factors of ESRD in steroid-resistant or -dependent FSGS.
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- Imen Gorsane
- Department of Medicine A (M8), Charles Nicolle Hospital; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medicine A (M8), Charles Nicolle Hospital; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar; Laboratory of Kidney Pathology (LR00SP01), Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medicine A (M8), Charles Nicolle Hospital; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medicine A (M8), Charles Nicolle Hospital; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar; Laboratory of Kidney Pathology (LR00SP01), Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medicine A (M8), Charles Nicolle Hospital; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar; Laboratory of Kidney Pathology (LR00SP01), Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medicine A (M8), Charles Nicolle Hospital; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Mlika M, Hantous S, Helal I, Braham E, Mrabet A, El Mezni F. The utility of needle core biopsy in the diagnosis of Wegener's granulomatosis. Tunis Med 2016; 94:244-245. [PMID: 27575511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare lymphoma accounting for less than 1% of non Hodgkin lymphomas. The lack of specific clinical and histologic features in addition to the multiplicity of morphologic mimickers makes the diagnosis challenging. Some authors reported the utility of CD10 antibody as a diagnostic marker. Our aim is to explore the value of this marker through a presentation of a study about four cases diagnosed over a six-year-period and a mini-review of the literature. We present a study of 4 cases of AITL diagnosed in lymph node biopsies. Microscopic findings showed in all cases early AITL characterized by a pattern I. The diagnosis of AITL was made in all cases based on the morphologic and immunohistochemical features. The CD3 antibody was expressed in all cases but CD10 antibody was negative in all cases. All the patients died and the initiation of a conventional chemotherapy wasn't possible in all cases because of the rapid course of the disease. Because of the small number of our cases, we can't rule out a possible diagnostic value of CD10 but its negativity in all our cases makes us doubt its sensitivity.
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- Mona Mlika
- a Department of Pathology , Abderrahman Mami Hospital , El Manar , Tunisia
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Handous I, Mosbahi T, Trabelsi R, Helal I, Barbouche S, Benhmida F, Hedri H, Benabdallah T. Régression d’une calcinose pulmonaire chez un patient hémodialysé sous carbonate de sévélamer. Nephrol Ther 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nephro.2015.07.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ayadi-Kaddour A, Helal I, Kechaou S, El Mezni F. [Diagnosis of breast schwannoma on percutaneous breast biopsy]. Tunis Med 2015; 93:479-480. [PMID: 26757510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Ayadi-Kaddour A, Braham E, Marghli A, Ismail O, Helal I, Mlika M, Kilani T, El Mezni F. [Fatal pulmonary mycosis in a diabetic and cirrhotic patient]. Tunis Med 2015; 93:259-262. [PMID: 26375745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Pulmonary mucormycosis is a rare, devastating, opportunistic fungal infection, caused by the ubiquitous filamentous fungi of the Mucorales order of the class of Zygomycetes. This infection occurs principally in some particular conditions, specially in diabetic patients and immunocompromised host, and rarely in cirrhotic patients. The diagnosis of mucormycosis can only be confirmed by pathological and mycological examination of biopsy specimens. We report a case of pulmonary mucormycosis in a 68-year-old woman with underlying liver cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus. Endoscopic and radiologic findings supported the diagnosis of hydatid cyst of the lung. The patient underwent surgical resection and was started on amphotericin B, after pathological examination. Unfortunately, she succumbed to the infection within one month of surgery.
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Cherif M, Ounissi M, Karoui C, Boubaker K, Helal I, Ben Hamida F, Abderrahim E, El Younsi F, Kheder A, Derouich A, Sfaxi M, Ben Slama R, Chebil M, Bardi R, Sfar I, Ben Abdallah T, Gorgi Y. Short- and long-term outcomes of living donors in Tunisia: a retrospective study. Transplant Proc 2010; 42:4311-3. [PMID: 21168688 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.09.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Despite initiatives to increase cadaveric donation, there is still a shortfall in donor organs. Kidneys from living donors now makes a significant contribution to increasing the number of organs available for transplantation in Tunisia. We performed a retrospective study of 405 kidney transplantations, including 321 (79.3%) from living donors performed from June 1986 to December 2007. We obtained information on only 162 (50.4%), namely, 64 men (39.5%) and 98 women (60.5%), whose mean age at the time of donation was 42.3 ± 12.2 years. Twelve (8.22%) perioperative complications occurred: wound infections (n = 4), pneumothorax (n = 4), phlebitis (n = 1), hematomas (n = 2), and urinary infection (n = 1). The mean follow-up period was 117.4 ± 74.4 months. Hypertension occurred in 42 donors (25.9%) with mean values of 134 ± 20 for systolic and 79 ± 10 for diastolic blood pressure. Twelve donors (7.4%) developed proteinuria (mean proteinuria, 0.08 ± 1.25 g/d). Renal insufficiency was found in 28 donors (19.44%), 2 of whom developed chronic renal failure requiring dialysis at intervals of 36 and 84 months. In both cases, we diagnosed a familial form of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Two donors (1.2%) died within 10 years after kidney donation due to senility. The relatively favorable outcomes suggest that living-donor kidney transplantation is an acceptable approach, in view of the superior results it yields in recipients. However, efforts to increase the number of cadaveric donors in Tunisia should be made. It is also important to develop a registry of long-term kidney function after kidney donation.
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- M Cherif
- Department of Internal Medicine A, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Mnif O, Belhadj R, Zerelli L, Helal I, El Younsi F, Abdelmoula J, Khedher A. [Variations of troponin T in chronic hemodialysis patients: study of 52 cases]. Tunis Med 2009; 87:285-288. [PMID: 19835288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with severe renal dysfunction have unexplained elevated serum concentrations of cardiac troponin T. AIM Study the frequency of elevated cTnT in hemodialysis patients and investigated whether cTnT is elevated. METHODS The patient population consisted of 52 patients on maintenance hemodialysis and 20 healthy subjects. cTnT was measured before and after hemodialysis by using immunoenzymatic method. cTnT were undetectable in 7 cases(< 0.01 ng/ml) and higher than normal range (up to 0.1 ng/ml) in 9 cases. 32 cases have a level of cTnT > 0.01 and < 0.1 ng/ml. In addition, TnTc levels are significantly associated with cardiac dysfunction (p < 0.05) and inflammation (p 0.01). RESULTS After hemodialysis sessions, TnTc was less than 0.01 ng/1 in 11 patients (21.2%), between 0.01 and 0.1 ng/ml in 32 subjects (61.5%) and greater than 0.1 ng/ml in 9 subjects (17.3%). In the control group, only 1 subject (5%) had a rate of TnTc between 0.01 and 0.1 ng/ml, whereas it was less than 0.01 ng/ml for all others. We aim a statistically significant positive correlation between the rate of TnTc and heart failure (p < 0.05) on the one hand and serum CRP (p < 0.01) on the other. CONCLUSION The causes of elevated cTnT levels in hemodialysis patients was multiple: cardiac dysfunction, left ventricular dysfunction and inflammation.
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- O Mnif
- Services de Biochimie de l'Hôpital Charles Nicolle de Tunis
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Helal I, Abderrahim E, Ben Hamida F, Ounissi M, Essine S, Hedri H, Bardi R, Elgorgi Y, El Younsi F, Ben Maiz H, Ben Abdallah T, Kheder A. The First Year Renal Function as a Predictor of Long-Term Graft Survival After Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2009; 41:648-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cherif M, Barbouche S, Ben Abdelghani K, Goucha M, Helal I, Kaaroud H, Ben Maiz H, Ben Hamida F, Kheder A. Endocardite infectieuse compliquée de néphropathie glomérulaire. Rev Med Interne 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2008.10.260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Helal I, Abderrahim E, Ben Hamida F, Zouaghi K, Ounissi M, Barbouche S, Hedri H, Ezzine S, Ben Abdallah I, Chrif M, Bardi R, Ayed K, Ben Maiz H, Ben Abdallah T, Kheder A. Impact of Dialysis Modality on Posttransplantation Results in Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2007; 39:2547-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ben Hamida F, Gorsane I, Gharbi C, Kaaroud H, Barbouch S, Smaoui W, Helal I, Beji S, Goucha R, Hedri H, Ben Moussa F, Ben Abdallah T, Ben Maiz H, Kheder A. [Renal manifestations in tuberous sclerosis]. Rev Med Interne 2006; 27:836-42. [PMID: 17007967 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2006.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 06/01/2006] [Accepted: 07/20/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tuberous sclerosis is a rare inherited disease which can involve several organs. Renal involvement is one of the most severe manifestations of the disease. We analysed in this study renal involvement of tuberous sclerosis. METHODS We studied retrospectively nine cases of tuberous sclerosis with renal involvement diagnosed between 1994 and 2005. The diagnosis was based on the presence of typical extra-renal manifestations and familial history of tuberous sclerosis. RESULTS There were eight females and one male. Their mean age was 40.8+/-16.4 years (range: 15-62). At first presentation, we noted hypertension in three cases, proteinuria in seven cases, hematuria in eight cases and renal failure in five cases (end stage renal failure in four cases). By ultrasonography, we found angiomyolipoma in one case, cysts in four cases and angiomyolipoma associated to cysts in four cases. Nephrectomy was performed in two patients, in one case for hydronephrosis secondary to urolithiasis and in the other for hemorrhagic complication. In the later, pathological examination revealed renal carcinoma. At last evaluation, two patients were lost to follow-up, one had normal serum creatinine, five were on renal replacement therapy and the latter died from sepsis following kidney removal. CONCLUSIONS In our patients, renal disease was diagnosed late at chronic renal failure stage. Patients with end-stage renal failure require dialysis and renal transplantation, but we recommend binephrectomy after starting dialysis and before transplantation due to the risk of cancer and bleeding related to angiomyolipomas.
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- F Ben Hamida
- Service de médecine interne A (M8), hôpital Charles-Nicolle, boulevard 9-avril, BS 1006 Tunis, Tunisie.
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Rerolle JP, Helal I, Morelon E. [Parvovirus B19 infection after renal transplantation]. Nephrologie 2003; 24:309-15. [PMID: 14584298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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Despite improvements in the management of transplanted patients, viral infections following transplantation remain significant causes of morbidity and mortality. New laboratory techniques have improved the diagnosis of pathogenic viral infections following transplantation such as parvovirus B19 infections. Anemia is the principal abnormality associated with parvovirus B19 infection but other complications have been reported such as hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, myocarditis or arthritis. In immunocompromised patients, infection, which may remain undiagnosed by serological tests is usually assessed by PCR. Patients may spontaneously recover. However, in the absence of specific antiviral therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin appears to be the more efficacious treatment.
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- J Ph Rerolle
- Service de transplantation rénale, Hôpital Necker, Paris.
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Ben Hamida F, Ben Abdallah T, Goucha R, Hedri H, Helal I, Karoui C, Abderrahim E, Ben Moussa F, Kheder A, Ben Maïz H. Outcome of living unrelated (commercial) renal transplantation: report of 20 cases. Transplant Proc 2001; 33:2660-1. [PMID: 11498111 DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(01)02136-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- F Ben Hamida
- Department of Nephrology and Internal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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Fontvieille AM, Faurion A, Helal I, Rizkalla SW, Falgon S, Letanoux M, Tchobroutsky G, Slama G. Relative sweetness of fructose compared with sucrose in healthy and diabetic subjects. Diabetes Care 1989; 12:481-6. [PMID: 2758952 DOI: 10.2337/diacare.12.7.481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Fructose is credited with some advantages over sucrose: it causes less of an increment in plasma glucose and insulin response, and the taste is sweeter. We reevaluated the latter property with a new methodology (the "up and down" method adapted from Dixon) in 33 healthy subjects, 17 insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) patients, and 12 non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients. Sweetening potency was determined over 2-3 test sessions in each subject. Results are expressed in percent as the relative sweetness (R) of fructose (F) over sucrose (S), taken as reference. In the first set of experiments, with a 30-g/L sucrose-water solution at pH 7, we found that R values were similar for healthy subjects (102 +/- 8%) and diabetic subjects (106 +/- 7%) (P less than .05). No significant difference between IDDM and NIDDM patients was observed. In a second set of experiments, performed in healthy subjects only, R was increased in acid water (114%; P less than .01), in lemon juice (136%; P less than .001), in water at 2 degrees C (130%; P less than .001), and in coffee at 2 degrees C (120%; P less than .02); mean values were decreased in grapefruit juice (77%; P less than .001), in water at 43 degrees C (88%; P less than .01), and in coffee at 53 degrees C (87%; P less than .001). We found that the test methodology had a very satisfactory intrasubject reproducibility (coefficient of variation [C.V.] less than 8%) but a very wide intersubject variability (C.V. congruent to 32%).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- A M Fontvieille
- Department of Diabetes, University of Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France
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