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Lithiasis by fungus ball is a serious complication of candiduria. Our case was a 58 year old man who presented an acute obstructive pyelonephritis. Ultrasound revealed a left ureteral lithiasis. Biological examination revealed Candida parapsilosis. Antifungal was beneficial with good evolution. Broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy is one factor favouring.

We report a case of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis associated with acute myeloid leukaemia. The usual etiologies of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, including viral infections, were negative. Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to acute myeloid leukaemia is often underestimated and undiagnosed. Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis may be masked by the tumour process, often making the diagnosis difficult.

We report a 24-year-old female patient with a neurological deficit without fever or meningeal syndrome. HIV serology was negative and CD4 count was normal. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans. Neuromeningeal cryptococcosis was suspected. The initial course was favourable with antifungal therapy.

Spontaneous bilateral intra-orbital hematoma is a rare complication of sickle cell disease in children. Imaging examinations are of paramount importance in the diagnosis and condition the management in order to avoid complications that can compromise the visual function prognosis.

Rendu Osler's disease is a genetic disease characterized by mucocutaneous and visceral telangiectasias. Rendu Osler's disease was discovered during hypoxemia during an outbreak of SARS-Cov2.This was a 36-year-old woman with exertional dyspnea and severe hypoxemia revealing pulmonary arteriovenous malformations on chest CT scan.

Amyloid arthropathy is often underdiagnosed. The articular forms of AL amyloidosis may mimick the rheumatoid arthritis. The presence of macroglossia should draw attention to chronic polyathralgia.