Publications by authors named "Catarina I Cabral"

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  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) typically develop in the gastrointestinal tract and can sometimes present as extra-gastrointestinal tumors (EGISTs), which are often asymptomatic or have vague symptoms.
  • Diagnosis is primarily done through CT scans, and biopsy reveals specific proteins that help confirm the presence of GIST.
  • Treatment usually involves surgical removal of the tumor, along with targeted therapies like imatinib based on the tumor's risk of recurrence and genetic mutations; this report details a rare case of an EGIST in a 67-year-old woman linked to acute pyelonephritis.
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Melanoma can spread to any organ of the body. The most affected sites are the skin and subcutaneous tissue, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, brain, bone, and intestine. Early diagnosis is crucial to prompt treatment.

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