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ea0081ep1085 | Thyroid | ECE2022

The diffuse sclerosing form of papillary carcinoma of the thyroid

Abir Meherzi , Njima Marwa Ben , Bellakhdhar Mouna , Malika El Omri , Houas Jihene , Wassim Kermani , Mohamed Abdelkefi

Objective: Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the thyroid, the diffuse sclerosing variant is however very rare and represents between 0.7 and 6.7% of all papillary thyroid carcinomas. We propose through this poster to study its clinical, epidemiological, therapeutic and prognostic characteristics.Matherials and methods: We report two cases of diffuse papillary sclerosing carcinoma of the thyroid, collected at the ENT and CC...

ea0081ep1127 | Thyroid | ECE2022

Graves’ disease: surgical management

Abir Meherzi , Sghaier Habiba Ben , Bellakhdhar Mouna , Malika El Omri , Houas Jihene , Wassim Kermani , Mohamed Abdelkefi

The goal of this study is to examine the role of surgery in the treatment of Graves’ disease and to assess the surgical outcomes.Methods: We present the results of a retrospective analysis of 31 Graves’ disease cases operated on in the ENT and cervico-facial surgery departments of Farhat Hached Sousse Hospital during a six-year period [2015-2021]. Our group consisted of 05 males and 26 women. The average age ranged from 12 to 70 years. Between ...

ea0081ep1128 | Thyroid | ECE2022

Hypoparathyroidism Post-total thyroidectomy: pathophysiology and management

Abir Meherzi , Jemli Safa , Bellakhdhar Mouna , Malika El Omri , Houas Jihene , Wassim Kermani , Mohamed Abdelkefi

Thyroid surgery is a frequent procedure that has certain risks. After a complete thyroidectomy, hypocalcemia is the most prevalent consequence. It has a variety of causes, with hypoparathyroidism being the most frequent and dangerous.Materials and procedures: A retrospective analysis collected 27 cases of patients who had a total thyroidectomy complicated by hypocalcemia among 320 patients who underwent a total thyroidectomy throughout the study period, ...

ea0081ep1129 | Thyroid | ECE2022

Management of refractory Graves’ disease

Abir Meherzi , Sghaier Habiba Ben , Bellakhdhar Mouna , Malika El Omri , Houas Jihene , Wassim Kermani , Mohamed Abdelkefi

The goal of this paper is to analyze the factors that cause people to flee medical treatment and to put forth management guidelines. Materials and methodes: This is a retrospective analysis of 27 instances with Graves’ disease that were resistive to medical treatment after escaping from well-conducted medical treatment in the ENT and cervico-facial surgery departments at Farhat Hached Sousse Hospital over a six-year period [2015-2021]. Results: All of the patients were pu...

ea0063p395 | Thyroid 1 | ECE2019

An unexpected finding of a bronchogenic cyst mimicking thyroid cyst

Ghammam Monia , Houas Jihene , Bellakhdher Mouna , Meherzi Abir , kermani Wassim , Abdelkefi Mohamed

Introduction: Bronchogenic cysts are rare benign congenital anomalies related to the abnormal budding of the tracheobronchial tree during embryological development. They are usually located in the mediastinum and intrapulmonary regions. Localization in the cervical area is unusual, and specially, bronchogenic cysts presenting as thyroid cyst are quite rare.Case report: A 43-year-old woman presented with a seven months’ thyroid mass. The patient had ...

ea0063p787 | Thyroid 2 | ECE2019

Cervical lymph node metastasis in thyroid microcarcinoma

Bellakhdhar Mouna , Houas Jihene , Ghammem Monia , Meherzi Abir , Kermani Wassim , Abdelkefi Mohamed

Introduction: Thyroid microcarcinoma with palpable cervical node metastasis is a rare clinical situation. Through this work, we aim to study its clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary features.Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective study over 14 cases of thyroid microcarcinoma presenting with a palpable cervical lymph node metastasis collected on the ENT department of Farhat Hached hospital over 28 years (1990–2017).<p class="abstext...

ea0063p1164 | Thyroid 3 | ECE2019

A rare and particular form of goiter to recognize: The dyshormonogenetic goiter

Ghammam Monia , Houas Jihene , Bellakhdher Mouna , Meherzi Abir , Kermani Wassim , Abdelkefi Mohamed

Introduction: Thyroid dyshormonogenesis continues to be a significant cause of congenital hypothyroidism occurring due to a lack of enzymes necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Treatment can be medical or surgical. Early treatment is important to avoid mental retardation and growth abnormalities.Case reports: We report 3 cases of dyshormonogenetic goiter occurring in 1 female and 2 males. The medium age of the patients was 12 years ranging fr...

ea0063p1188 | Thyroid 3 | ECE2019

Tuberculous lymphadenitis mimicking nodal metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma: a diagnostic dilemma

Ghammam Monia , Houas Jihene , bellakdher Mouna , Meherzi Abir , Kermani Wassim , Abdelkefi Mohamed

Introduction: Cervical lymphadenopathy is often a diagnostic challenge to medical professional due to its varied etiologies. Malignancies and infections are the main causative factors that should be included in the differential diagnosis. Cervical lymphadenitis is a common manifestation of extra-pulmonary invasion of the tuberculosis. A cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis could be confused with metastatic lymph node of thyroid cancer.Case reports: Case 1:...

ea0063ep153 | Thyroid | ECE2019

Surgical treatment for graves’ disease: about 39 cases

Bellakhdhar Mouna , Houas Jihene , Ghammem Monia , Meherzi Abir , Kermani Wassim , Abdelkefi Mohamed

Introduction: Graves’ disease represents an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland, which therapeutic management is controversy. The aim of our study is to discuss, after a review of the literature, the role of surgery, especially total thyroidectomy, in the treatment of Graves’ disease.Patients and methods: We conducted a retrospective study of medical records of 39 patients who underwent surgery for Graves’ disease at the Department of ...

ea0070aep510 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2020

Fungal necrotizing otitis externa in diabetic patients: Clinical features and diagnostic difficulties

Abir Meherzi , Kdissa Amal , Khalifa Mouna , Ghamam Monia , Bellakhdhar Mouna , Wassim Kermani , Mohamed Abdelkefi

Objectives: To describe and analysis theimpact of diabetes on clinical presentation andthe difficulties we could affront within the management of this entity.Materials and methods: A retrospective study conducted between 2006 and 2019 based on 24 patients managed at our Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department.Results: 24 poorly controlled diabetic patients were enrolled in this study: 15 men and 9 women, with a mean age of ...