Aims: The prevalence of allergy to Argan oil is increasing over the years. It manifests itself in an extremely polymorphous way and responds to all possible routes of exposure: ingestion, contact or inhalation. The provocation test remains the key examination to confirm an allerg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v12i2235
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition caused by a congenital defect in the diaphragm, leading to the protrusion of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity. It can be isolated (in 40% of cases) or associated with other malformations. In 85% of cases, it is located...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9860
Road accidents are the main cause of serious injuries worldwide, accounting for over 10% of trauma cases resulting in death or significant physical impairment. Thoracic injuries, on the other hand, are responsible for a quarter of all trauma-related deaths. In such cases, pneumot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9862
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms including a scaly skin condition known as circumflex linear ichthyosis, hair shaft abnormalities known as trichorrhexis invaginata, and an atopic terrain which predisposes patients...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8857
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but serious drug reaction characterized by extensive necrosis of the skin and mucous membranes. It is considered a medical emergency and requires immediate medical intervention, with a high mortality rate, especially during the acute phase...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8858
Aims: Food allergy to mustard is often unrecognised in children; however, it deserves early recognition as a potentially severe immunoglobulin e (IgE)--mediated allergy with a risk of anaphylaxis. The aim of this work is to show the value of performing an oral challenge test to c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v12i1233
Aims: The study was to highlight pulmonary embolism that is considered a serious and potentially deadly disease. Its incidence in children is probably underestimated and cases reported in the literature, particularly in pediatrics, are rare. Presentation of Case: we report the ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i2255
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a rare type of vascular anomaly, which can be congenital or acquired. These malformations can present as single or multiple lesions and are often associated with Rendu-Osler disease. Diagnosis is typically made through thoracic CT scannin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9859
Aquagenic urticaria (AU) is a rare form of physical urticaria that is triggered by exposure to water. Despite its rarity, it can significantly impact patients' quality of life. The underlying pathophysiology of AU is not well-understood, but diagnosis is typically based on clinic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i9863
Introduction: Infant bronchiolitis is the most common acute viral infection infection of the lower respiratory tract in children. Many pharmacological interventions have been suggested, including bronchodilators, yet the efficacy of bronchodilators in the treatment of this infec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v4i330150
Sara Benchidmi, Yolande Salome Mimboe, Yasmine Lamghari, Saad Assila, Najat Lamalmi, Ghizlane Jaabouti, Sara Aminou, Ouidad Elqorchi, Naima EL. Hafidi, Chafiq Mahraoui & Soumia Benchekroun·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Chediak Higashi syndrome (CHS) is an autosomal recessive disorder, caused by biallelic mutations in the highly conserved LYST gene. It is characterized by partial oculocutaneous albinism and immunodeficiency. Approximately 500 cases are reported worldwide. Here we report a case o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11953