Introduction Acute appendicitis in infants under two years of age is an exceptionally rare and challenging condition to diagnose. This difficulty arises from the non-specific nature of symptoms and the inability of infants to verbalize pain. This case report presents the successful diagnosis and treatment of a three-month-old baby girl with acute appendicitis, highlighting the...Read More

Summary Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is characterized by granulomatitis that affects the large arteries, narrowing or occlusion of these arteries. This disease most often affects young women in the second and third decades of life. Although the exact cause of the disease is unknown, it is believed that genetic and environmental factors play a role in...Read More

Introduction Acute pancreatitis is a severe inflammatory condition of the pancreas that may cause serious complications such as secondary peritonitis. This article is about a case of secondary peritonitis caused by hyperlipidic pancreatitis, which is relatively rare compared to other complications of acute pancreatitis. The resident doctors of the Syrian Commission for Medical Specializations have...Read More

Summary Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening medical condition characterized by severe blockage of the pulmonary arteries that can sometimes cause obstructive shock.  Rapid diagnosis and decisive treatment are key factors for patient survival.  This report details a successful management by a resident physician at the Syrian Board of Medical Specialization (SBOMS) of a 60-year-old patient...Read More

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was brought in in critical condition due to acute renal insufficiency, creatinine was 7 mg/dL, blood urea was 200 mg/dL, and the potassium was 6.5 mEq/L. To Sham Specialized Hospital, which is an accredited hospital for pediatric specialization training in northern Syria. This condition is a definitive indication for peritoneal dialysis. However,...Read More

History: A.A., a 52-year-old female patient, sought medical attention at Bab Al-Hawa Hospital’s Emergency Medicine due to injuries caused by a collapsed building during an earthquake on February 6, 2023. The injuries consisted of bruising and crushing wounds, including a nasal cavity and septum injury with nasal bone fractures, as well as a full-thickness lacerated...Read More

History: A 65-year-old patient visited Idlib Central Hospital, which is supported by the Syrian American Medical Association (SAMS), and Dr. Absi Al-Fouad a resident doctor in the specialty of Neurology met the patient and took the clinical history, which showed that the patient was suffering from sudden weakness of the right upper limb accompanied by heavy...Read More

History: A 54-year-old female patient (M. N.) was brought to the emergency department of Martyr Muhammad Wassim Moaz Hospital in NW Syria. The hospital is recognized by the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties (SBOMS) as a training center and by the Independent Doctors Association (IDA). Upon arrival, the patient was unconscious and transported on a...Read More

Case History: A 31-year-old patient visited the gynecology department at SAMS-supported Dana Maternity and Child Hospital for a gynecologic consultation.  Dr. Mahmoud Al-Bawab head of the Scientific Council for Obstetrics, Gynecology at the Syrian Board of Medical Specialization SBOMS met the patient at the Gyn & Obs clinic and examined with the resident doctor, Dr....Read More

Patient history: A 68-year-old patient arrived at the ER department of Al-Quds Hospital, supported by the Hand in Hand Relief Organization, with a story of abdominal pain about 6 hours ago. The patient described the pain as continuous and increasing in intensity. He was received by Dr. Mustafa Al-Armali, a third-year internal medicine resident. Dr....Read More