Genital elephantiasis in men.

Penoscrotal elephantiasis (PSE) is defined as an increase, sometimes considerable, in the volume of the external genitalia, which will be responsible for an unsightly appearance, a sexological impact and a psychological harm. The cause may be primary or secondary to a parasitic disease (filarsiosis) or to intrinsic or extrinsic lymphatic obstruction. The diagnosis is essentially clinical, with penoscrotal involvement being the most frequent. The etiological research implies the realization of certain complementary examinations according to the circumstances. Surgical treatment ideally consists of excising the mass. followed by reconstruction using grafts or local flaps of healthy skin, which is an important way of restoring comfort to the patient. We report two cases of penoscrotal elephantiasis treated surgically with good functional and aesthetic results. We update, through our own experience, aspects of the diagnostic and therapeutic care of penoscrotal elephantiasis.

Osteonecrosis Mandibular Extended to Bisphosphonates: A Very Rare Extensive Case.

After the first report of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) in 2003, it has increased significantly since then. We report a very rare extensive case never seen before in our experience of bone exposure with necrosis reaching the mandibular inferior border. Although the treatment modalities are not yet established, most researchers have recommended conservative approaches. The surgery was to be as conservative as possible, with a resection of the mandibular range followed by reconstruction using titanium plate with space maintainer. The authors would like to share their approach, management, and awareness.

Les ostéonécroses maxillo-mandibulaires induites par les bisphosphonates : à propos de 36 cas

L'ostéonécrose maxillo-mandibulaire induite par les bisphosphonates (ONBP) est un effet indésirable décrit pour la 1 ère fois en 2003. La gestion de cette pathologie reste difficile compte tenu de la gravité de cette pathologie et la complexité de ses lésions. A travers une étude marocaine sur 36 cas, les auteurs soulignent l'intérêt des mesures préventives et l'importance d'études prospectives avec un échantillonnage significatif, afin de mieux préciser les facteurs de risque associés à la survenue d'une ONBP et de déterminer les catégories des patients à risque nécessitant une adaptation de la prise en charge

Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Maxilla: A Case Report with Literature Review.

Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a very rare malignant and aggressive tumor that can involve the maxillary sinus. We report the case of a 46 y/o male who presented a tumor of the right maxillary sinus with extension to the right nasal cavity. The diagnosis of sarcomatoid carcinoma was set by histology and immunohistochemistry. The patient received concomitant cisplatin based chemoradiotherapy with no response after 3 months of treatment. He died 6 months later. Through the present case and the review of literature we discuss all aspects of this entity: clinical presentation, differential diagnoses, pathology, treatment and prognosis.