Iadh Ksira

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Publications (2)0.7 Total impact

  • Article: Transcortical approach to a huge pineal mature teratoma.
    Moncef Berhouma, Hafedh Jemel, Iadh Ksira, Moncef Khaldi
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    ABSTRACT: Intracranial teratomas are rare germ cell neoplasms occurring more often during childhood. We report the case of a huge mature teratoma of the pineal region in a 10-year-old patient that was not correctly diagnosed preoperatively by stereotactic biopsy. The tumor was revealed by intracranial hypertension and a Parinaud syndrome. The tumor markers were within normal levels in the serum. A left transcortical parietal approach was used to completely resect the tumor. No adjuvant treatment was given. A complete neurological recovery was observed after the surgical procedure. Follow-up at 2 years did not show any recurrence. Pineal mature teratomas have a good prognosis, in contrast to their immature or mixed counterparts. A rigorous histological examination of the tumor samples is mandatory, in order to not omit a mixed contingent within the tumor. The treatment is exclusively surgical.
    Pediatric Neurosurgery 02/2008; 44(1):52-4. · 0.70 Impact Factor
  • Article: [Intramedullary epidermoid cyst: report of five cases].
    Néjib Khouja, Iadh Ksira, Moncef Ben Rhouma, Abdelmajid Mlaiki, Sonia Naji, Hédi Krifa, Moncef Khaldi
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    ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Spinal epidermoid cysts are rare tumors and they are exceptionally intramedullary. AIM: Report of news cases CASE REPORT: The diagnosis is established by magnetic resonance imaging and the treatment is surgical. The prognosis is generally good, with possible recurrence after many years. The author report five new cases of intramedullary epidermoide cysts operated between 1996 and 2001.
    La Tunisie médicale 03/2007; 85(2):166-9.
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