Mersad Alimoradi, Etienne El-Helou, Hassan Sabra, Pierre Hani, Raja Wakim Abstract Introduction A 64-year-old lady was diagnosed with having a klatskin type 3A tumor based on imaging, however, an alternative diagnosis was achieved during surgery. Case Presentation We present a case of a 64-year-old lady who presented for new-onset jaundice and was diagnosed with type
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9 facts about Acute Gastroenteritis What is Acute Gastroenteritis? A gastrointestinal tract inflammation that mainly affects the stomach and small intestine. It can be caused by either viral, bacterial or parasitic infection. Viruses are the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis such as: Rotavirus is a highly contagious strand, transferred by the fecal-oral route and
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What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer for both men and women and accounts for 10% of cancer cases worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified Colorectal Cancer as the 4th leading cause of cancer-related deaths. What are the risk factors for Colorectal Cancer? Polyps are lumps
Read moreMount Lebanon Hospital announces the acquisition of the most innovative Endoscopic Ultra-Sonography equipment. The Endoscopic Ultra-Sound (EUS) is a combination of endoscopy and ultrasonography that combines the advantages of the two medical disciplines. The hospital’s commitment to excellence in healthcare is once again established by the extension of its services with two additional units: A
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