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- An 18-year-old woman with a 34-cm metaplastic breast carcinomaPublication . Gomes, A; Santos, V; Dias, G; Manso, RT; Gonçalves, L; Coiteiro, M; Gaspar, H; Nazaré, AMetaplastic breast carcinomas (MBCs) are rare malignancies usually with poor prognosis. We report a case of an 18-year-old African female patient who presented with a 34-cm tumor on the right breast. Biopsy showed an extensively necrotic MBC negative for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (triple negative). A modified right radical mastectomy was performed, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. Histology confirmed a widely necrotic undifferentiated malignant tumor, with strong and diffuse expression of vimentin and B-cell lymphoma 2, focal high-molecular-weight keratins and focal CD34 expression; Ki67 was >90%. There was no skin, deep margin or lymph node involvement. Six months after surgery, the patient showed a 9 × 7 cm nodule adjacent to the suture and adherent to the anterior chest wall. The tumor was considered unresectable and the patient evolved with rapid systemic deterioration. The patient had a progression-free survival of 6 months and overall survival of 9 months.
- Angiomiolipoma epitelioide do rim: caso clínicoPublication . Ferrito, F; Pinheiro, C; Aparício, SO angiomiolipoma renal é considerado um tumor benigno. Apesar do volume considerável que pode atingir, da possível bilateralidade ou multiplicidade das lesões e até mesmo do envolvimento linfático regional por vezes evidenciado, não lhe tem sido reconhecido poder metastático. No entanto, a variante epitelióide deste tipo de tumor é uma raridade, de difícil caracterização histológica e comumcurso geralmente fatal a curto ou médio prazo.
- Associação entre anemia perniciosa e tumor carcinóide gástrico: a propósito de um caso clínicoPublication . Carvalho, R; Leichsenring, C; Félix, J; Gomes, F; Manso, RT; Geraldes, V; Cuña, L; Branquinho, F; Perloiro, MCOs tumores carcinóides gástricos são raros, representando ≤ 1% dos tumores gástricos e 8,7% de todos os carcinóides gastrentestinais. Os autores descrevem o caso clínico de uma mulher de 32 anos admitida por anemia macrocítica, e cuja investigação etiológica revelou tratar-se de uma anemia perniciosa (AP). Realizou uma endoscopia digestiva alta (EDA), onde se encontraram 6 nódulos bem delimitados no corpo e fundo gástricos. O resultado histopatológico foi consistente com o diagnóstico de tumor carcinóide, bem diferenciado. Após exclusão de metastização secundária (por TC e cintigrafia com octreótido), tendo em conta o envolvimento multifocal do tumor e a presença de metaplasia intestinal completa no corpo e fundo gástricos, a doente foi proposta para gastrectomia total que decorreu sem intercorrências. Iniciou terapêutica com vitamina B-12, com excelente resposta clínica e analítica. O objectivo da publicação deste caso assenta no alertar para o risco do aparecimento dos carcinóides gástricos nos doentes com AP e da necessidade de realização de EDA imediatamente após o diagnóstico da mesma. Nos carcinóides gástricos tipo I que não apresentam doença à distância, a evolução é benigna.
- Blink mystery image: Conjunctival papillomaPublication . Santos, C; Pina, S; Oliveira, R
- A Case Report of Nonvasculitic Autoimmune Inflammatory Meningoencephalitis with Sensory Ganglionopathy: A Rare Presentation of Sjögren SyndromePublication . Peres, J; Cruz, S; Oliveira, R; Santos, L; Herrero Valverde, AA 68-year-old Caucasian female was admitted to the emergency department with a progressive history of behavioural symptoms and anxiety followed by visual and auditory hallucinations, forgetfulness, and impaired gait in the previous 3 months. On examination she was psychotic and had a postural and rest tremor of the upper limbs, cogwheel rigidity of the four limbs, retropulsion on standing position, and inability to walk. During the following 2 weeks she developed xerostomia and unilateral parotiditis that improved with steroids. A simultaneous improvement of the cognitive abilities allowed for the detection of sensory ataxia of the lower limbs. Sensory ganglionopathy was then detected with electrophysiological studies. A diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome was suspected and confirmed by salivary gland scintigraphy, Schirmer's test, and submaxillary gland biopsy. We report a case of Sjögren syndrome associated with central and peripheral nervous system involvement, without sicca symptoms preceding the neurological clinical picture. The coexistence of ganglionopathy and a favourable response to immunosuppression are key features that can lead to the correct diagnosis in cases with atypical CNS symptoms, mimicking a rapidly progressive dementia.
- Causes of Death in an Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit of a Portuguese General HospitalPublication . Barbosa, S; Sequeira, M; Castro, S; Manso, RT; Klut, C; Trancas, B; Santos, NB; Maia, TINTRODUCTION: Psychiatric patients are at increased risk of death from a number of natural and unnatural causes. This study examines the mortality causes of all psychiatric inpatients of an acute psychiatric unit at a general hospital in Portugal for sixteen years (1998 to 2013). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-one inpatients died at the inpatient unit between 1998 and 2013 (average 1.3 per year). A retrospective study through case-file review was carried to collect demographic characteristics, medical and psychiatry diagnosis. Patients transferred to other wards during their admission were not included. RESULTS: Circulatory system diseases were the most prevalent causes of death, occurring in 2/3 of patients and include pulmonary embolism (n = 6), acute stroke (n = 3), cardiac arrhythmia (n = 2), acute myocardial infarction (n = 1), abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture (n = 1) and heart failure (n = 1). Two patients died with pneumonia and in four cases the cause of death was undetermined. Only one case of suicide was registered. DISCUSSION: Circulatory conditions were the most frequent causes of death in our inpatient unit. Albeit a relatively rare event, inpatient suicide does occur and, in addition to its complex consequences on staff, family and patients should remain a focus for continued prevention. CONCLUSION: Mortality studies are important for determining quality of health care and to create recommendations for preventive measures.
- Cellular Variant of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Treated with Plasma ExchangePublication . Cunha, L; Pereira, F; Manso, RT; Fervenza, F; Soto, KFocal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the most common primary glomerular disease in nephrotic patients in the United States, frequently leading to end stage renal disease (ESRD). The cellular variant is a rare form of FSGS commonly associated with poor outcome. We report a case of cellular variant FSGS with progressive kidney dysfunction successfully treated with plasma exchange (PE). A 49-year-old Caucasian female presented with two days of ankle edema and hypertension. Laboratory findings showed serum creatinine (SCr) 1.6 mg/dL, urine albumin/creatinine ratio (uACR) 2.8 g/g, haematuria 3+ and no immunological abnormalities. Kidney biopsy revealed a cellular FSGS variant with segmental endocapillary proliferation on light microscopic, negative immunofluorescence and widespread foot process effacement by electronic microscopic. Prednisolone 1 mg/Kg was started. Four days later the SCr worsened (3.6 mg/dL) and the patient became severely nephrotic with uACR of6.8g/g, quickly attaining a maximum of 24.6 g/g in a short time and albumin of 2.15g/dL. Pulsed methyl prednisolone was started. Despite a 10 course of steroids, no clinical improvement was observed. Considering the rapidly worsening renal function and severe nephrotic syndrome, PE was begun in association with mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus. Kidney function recovered after one week. Complete remission was achieved at 3rd week and remains in complete remission at 27 months follow-up. Prolonged remission is a challenge in primary FSGS. PE associated with combined immunosuppression was effective in the present case. The short and long-term effects of plasma exchange in primary FSGS should be evaluated in prospective studies.
- Cirurgia poupadora de orgão em massa testicular bilateral: quisto epidermóidePublication . Palmas, A; Cardoso, AP; Fonseca, J; Gonçalves, LIntrodução: O quisto epidermóide do testículo é uma lesão benigna testicular pouco comum. Representa cerca de 1% a 2% de todas as massas testiculares e a sua ocorrência bilateral é muito rara. Caso clínico: Reportamos o caso de um doente de 21 anos com quisto epidermóide bilateral do testículo, submetido a cirurgia poupadora de órgão bilateral, através de abordagem inguinal após exame extemporâneo. Discussão: Discutimos ainda o diagnóstico e a abordagem deste tipo de lesões.
- Congenital laryngomucocoele: a rare cause for CHAOSPublication . Cunha, M; Janeiro, P; Fernandes, R; Carreiro, H; Laurini, RCongenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) is a rare but life-threatening condition that results from the obstruction of the upper airways. We describe a female newborn, from a Grávida II, Para 0, 36-year-old woman, with a routine ultrasound at 30 weeks’ gestation that showed polyhydramnios. She delivered a live-born female baby at 36 weeks without any dismorphic features but with respiratory distress. Attempts at endotracheal intubation were unsuccessful due to the presence of a mass obstructing the larynx. The reanimation process was stopped after 20 minutes. Post-mortem examination demonstrated the presence of a total occlusion of the larynx by a laryngomucocoele. Laryngocele, a congenital cyst of the larynx, occurs rarely and hardly ever as a cause of CHAOS. What is more, laryngomucocoele has not been previously reported as a cause of CHAOS. These conditions represent a neonatal emergency with reserved prognosis unless diagnosed antenatally allowing for a programmed ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) by performing tracheostomy while maintaining the placental circulation.
- Coriocarcinoma não gestacional. Origem extragonadal? Caso clínicoPublication . Carvalho, R; Gomes, F; Gonçalves, L; Miranda, S; Branquinho, F; Dutschmann, LOs germinomas têm habitual localização gonadal, raramente ocorrendo de forma isolada em locais extragonadais da linha média e cujo comportamento biológico é similar aos primeiros, apesar do prognóstico ser mais desfavorável. O diagnóstico de coriocarcinoma não gestacional extragonadal é uma entidade rara, só podendo ser definido após a exclusão de patologia gonadal. Os autores descrevem o caso de um homem de 31 anos, com manifestação adenopática abdominal e lesões ocupando espaço no fígado. A biopsia cirúrgica revelou tratar-se de um coriocarcinoma puro e cujo inventário de extensão de doença revelou ser TxN3M1bS2. A urgência da situação implicou tratamento imediato com esquema de quimioterapia BEP (bleomicina, etoposido e cisplatina), com resposta completa clínico-laboratorial. Posteriormente, procedeu-se a orquidectomia radical à esquerda, orientada por alterações ecográficas, cuja avaliação anátomopatológica não identificou tecido neoplásico viável. O doente encontra-se em remissão completa com um follow-up de 24 meses pós-terapêutica.