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B Rhrab

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PubMed1993

[Krukenberg's tumors. 9 cases. Review of the literature].

The authors report a series of nine cases of Krukenberg's tumor, operated at the university clinic of obstetric gynecology (Professor Chaoui) during a period from 1977 to 1990. They underline the metastatic character of this tumor, whose primitive lesion is very often digestive. In most cases, the diagnosis is set late by histological study of the operatory piece, showing the revealing character of this tumor. All the authors agree upon the very dark prognostic of this tumor. The only hope of improvement lies in an extraction as soon as possible of the primitive tumor, followed by a radical treatment of the ovarian tumor. The contribution of complementary treatment is questionable; however, adjuvant chemotherapy keeps a positive efficacy, according to certain authors. The authors deplore one death in keeping with a late diagnosis.

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PubMed1993

[Ovarian pregnancy. Four cases with review of the literature].

The authors report four cases of ovarian pregnancies operated in Central Maternity of Rabat (Pr Chaoui) during a period from 1979 to 1989. In the light of literature data, they have tried to trace out the particularities of this form of extra-uterine pregnancy. Clinical symptomatology of ovarian pregnancy very often remains similar to that of tubary GEU as well as the data of complementary exams with the exception sometimes of coelioscopy. The treatment, because of diagnostic delay, is annexectomy in all cases. But it is desirable to carry out a conservative treatment in the form of partial ovariectomy. Only pathological anatomy can give the diagnosis a sense of certainty.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Hydatidiform mole and its complicated development].

The authors report a series of 260 cases of trophoblastic disease, followed up over a period of 18 years. Supervision was based on clinical findings, biological development, radiology and ultrasound. The outcome was favourable in 80% of cases with 2.7% requiring prophylactic hysterectomy for classifical hydatiform mole. In the other cases (20%) the following was the way the disease developed: 12 cases of persistent trophoblastic activity, 13 cases of invasive mole, 24 cases of choriocarcinoma. Initially the treatment was with chemotherapy and surgery was used as an extra treatment in 14% of cases, which gave encouraging results. The authors regret three deaths in this series following choriocarcinoma. Two of these were after chemotherapy as a sole treatment and one after treatment with chemotherapy and surgery.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

[Malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of primary mammary localization. Two cases].

The authors report two cases of non-hodgkinian malignant lymphoma (NHML) of primitive mammary localization. Surveying the data of world literature, they have tried to trace the main characteristics of this breast cancer. The NHML are met at all ages, of female predominance and whose clinical aspect is summarized in two great tables: a module radiologically benign, isolated, quite limited, or a tumor of inflammatory aspect. Anatomopathological exam and the extension check-up constitute a fundamental step to establish the diagnosis, to confirm the initial localization and evaluate the prognosis which depends on two main factors: anatomical stage and histological type. Chimiotherapy is indicated initially, often related to a conservative surgery (tumorectomy), rarely to a radiotherapy.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Hypertrophic tuberculosis of the cervix. Three cases].

Tuberculosis of the cervix of the uterus is a rare form of genital tuberculosis. The epidemiology does not have any particular specific feature; but the macroscopic appearance gives a first impression of a cancer. Only by carrying out a biopsy of the cervix, followed by study of the histology can the problem be solved so that longterm anti-tuberculous treatment can be started. There is rarely any need for surgery, that only in cases resistant to medical treatment. The authors report three cases of tuberculosis of uterine cervix, found in the university clinic of obstetrics and gynaecology I (Professor Chaoui) during the years 1986-90. The incidence of this condition is 8.5% of genital tuberculosis. The outlook is good with full healing if the treatment is carried out properly.

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PubMed1987

[Genital ascariasis. Apropos of a case].

The authors report a case of genital ascaridiosis which was discovered by chance in a patient undergoing laparotomy. They describe the question and draw attention to the gynaecological and obstetrical complications that can occur when the infection is localised in the pelvis. They emphasize the value of prophylaxis in women who come from countries where the condition is endemic.

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