Biomedical subjects

Mounir Lefi

Publications and source records attributed to Mounir Lefi.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2002

[Leiomyoma of the urinary bladder].

Benign mesenchymal tumors of the bladder are rare. Leiomyoma is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the bladder. We report a new case. A 50-year-old woman presented with total hematuria. Complementary investigations (ultrasonographic, intravenous urography) showed an intravesical solid mass, arising from the bladder dome. Cystoscopic examination suggested a benign tumor, which was confirmed by pathologic assessment of biopsy. Partial cystectomy was performed. Postoperative course was uneventful. Pathologic examination showed a leiomyoma. Leiomyoma of the urinary bladder is a rare benign tumor. Its prognosis is good, the treatment being exclusively surgical.

Cystoscopy↗

PubMed2002

[Congenital mesoblastic nephroma].

Mesoblastic nephroma is a rare renal tumour mainly observed in neonates and young infants. The authors report a case in a 5-day-old new-born infant presenting with an isolated abdominal mass occupying the left hypochondrium and flank. Ultrasonography demonstrated a 4 cm heterogeneous mass in the lower pole and middle of the left kidney. CT showed an intensely contrast-enhanced heterogeneous mass. The patient was treated by left radical nephrectomy with an uneventful postoperative course. The outcome was favourable without recurrence with a follow-up of one year. Mesoblastic nephroma is considered to be a benign tumour. The diagnosis is suggested by clinical, ultrasonographic and CT findings. Treatment is based on radical nephrectomy. In the light of this case, the authors discuss the clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this tumour.

Humans↗

PubMed2002

[Transverse ectopic testis].

Transverse ectopic testis (TET) is a rare form of ectopic testis. The authors report the case of a 2-month-old infant presenting with right inguinoscrotal hernia and ectopic left testis with an impalpable testis. Opening of the hernia sac revealed two testes with two distally fused vasa deferentes. The contralateral testis was easily descended by translocation through the other inguinal canal. A favourable result was obtained with two testes situated in a normal position. In the light of this case, the authors emphasize the clinical and therapeutic features of this anomaly.

Choristoma↗