Publications by authors named "Francisco de Oliveira Simoes"
Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3 (APS-3) is an uncommon condition marked by autoimmune thyroid disease (ATD) linked with other autoimmune issues, excluding Addison's disease. We report a case of a 41-year-old man who was hospitalized due to exhaustion and macrocytic anemia, later diagnosed with APS-3, which included Hashimoto's thyroiditis, pernicious anemia resulting from autoimmune gastritis, and pre-existing vitiligo. Diagnostic results indicated positive intrinsic factor antibodies, a gastric biopsy compatible with gastritis, elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies, and significant findings from a thyroid ultrasound.
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- Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in patients after endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke, impacting recovery and survival rates.
- A study involving 1150 patients revealed an AKI incidence of 6%, with risk factors including older age, longer treatment times, and lower kidney function.
- AKI significantly correlates with higher mortality rates, emphasizing the need for improved treatment strategies for at-risk patients.
Background: Purulent pericarditis is a rare but life-threatening condition, particularly challenging when it occurs in immunocompromised individuals.
Case Report: We present the case of a 68-year-old man with end-stage renal disease who developed purulent pericarditis secondary to infection. Despite initial challenges in diagnosis and management, the patient showed a favorable response to antibiotic therapy.