Publications by authors named "Carlos Eduardo Garcez Teixeira"
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- Depression and anxiety are common issues faced by Behçet's disease (BD) patients in Brazil, affecting their quality of life (HRQoL) and management of their condition.
- A study involving 58 BD patients and 96 healthy controls showed high levels of depression and anxiety linked to factors such as younger age, lack of a partner, shorter disease duration, and lower income.
- The findings indicate that BD patients experience significant restrictions in HRQoL, especially in physical and emotional aspects, highlighting the need for increased focus on mental health in their treatment.
Trousseau Syndrome (TS) is defined as the occurrence of thromboembolic events prior to or simultaneously with the diagnosis of visceral neoplasia. In cases of multiple thromboembolisms, considering the possibility of TS, a screening for neoplasms may be warranted. We present a case study of a 61-year-old female who presented a neurological deficit.
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- Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) should be considered in patients using immunosuppressants, those with HIV, or those from areas where TB is common, even if they don't show pulmonary TB signs.
- Only about 15% of abdominal TB patients have evidence of lung involvement, but liver and spleen are often affected in widespread TB cases, typically presenting as fine miliary lesions.
- Rarely, TB can manifest in the liver or spleen as larger macronodular patterns, with the liver involvement happening through the portal vein and splenic involvement showing variable appearances based on disease stage.
A 60-year-old female patient was admitted to the emergency room for a 7-day history of abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and lack of flatus. She had been diagnosed with systemic sclerosis (SSc) 10 years ago and had been using methotrexate, sildenafil, and prednisone. She did not present any signs of instability, but physical examination showed malnourishment status and abdominal tenderness and distention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 36-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department due to a 30-day history of abdominal distention and epigastralgia. He had described a non-intentional 10kg weight loss, dry cough, and fever 6 months before his admission. He had a history of tobacco and cocaine abuse and reported recurrent oral and genital ulcers.
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