Publications by authors named "Anna Jargielo"
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- Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B) is a hereditary cancer syndrome involving medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, parathyroid adenomas, ganglioneuromas, and musculoskeletal issues.
- A 31-year-old male with MEN 2B presented with ganglioneuromas in his colon and elevated normetanephrine levels, which help diagnose pheochromocytoma.
- He underwent partial thyroid surgery for a goiter and was admitted to Gastroenterology for further evaluation of his condition.
Emergency contraception (EC), or postcoital contraception, is a therapy aimed at preventing unintended pregnancy after an act of unprotected or under-protected sexual intercourse. Options include both emergency contraceptive pills (most commonly containing levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate) and insertion of an intrauterine device. The aim of this paper is to summarize current evidence surrounding the use of emergency contraceptives and to present an evidence-based approach to EC provision.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOsler-Weber-Rendu disease, also known as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), is a rare, autosomal dominant condition that affects approximately 1 in 5000 patients causing abnormal blood vessel formation. HHT patients have mucocutaneous telangiectasias and arteriovenous malformations in various organs. The most prominent symptom of HHT is epistaxis, which, together with gastrointestinal bleeding, may cause iron deficiency anemia.
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