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S Charfi

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PubMed2006

[Pelvic actinomycosis: two cases].

INTRODUCTION: Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by different Actinomyces species, mostly bacillus: the Actinomyces israeli. The pelvis location of this infection is rare. OBSERVATIONS: We report two cases of actinomycosis that were diagnosed after the surgical treatment of a suspected ovarian tumor and a suspected acute peritonitis. Diagnosis in both cases was based on the histopathologic findings. CONCLUSION: The incidence of pelvic actinomycosis is increasing since 1960 related to the frequent use of intra uterine device. The clinical symptomatology is not specific, simulating a neoplastic or an inflammatory process. The treatment combines operative and antibiotic therapy.

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PubMed2006

[Medullary compression revealing the presence of a follicular lymphoma: a case report].

Epidural localization is a rare presenting sign of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. These tumours are classified in the majority of cases as large B cell lymphomas. Low grade lymphomas are rarely reported. We report a 43-year-old woman admitted for a total functional disability of the two lower limbs. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a spinal epidural mass extending from D7 to D9. A laminectomy was performed. The histopathological study revealed a follicular lymphoma. The patient underwent a spinal irradiation and chemotherapy. Follow up evaluation at 16 months demonstrated no evidence of relapse. Our purpose is to describe the clinical features, the pathologic findings, the treatment and the prognosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma revealed by an epidural involvement.

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