Trousseau syndrome preceding the diagnosis of colon cancer.

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.

Silent Destruction: Fulminant Hepatitis and the Hidden Danger of Weight Loss Drugs.

Introduction: The use of natural products for therapeutic purposes is a common practice throughout the world, in part, due to the global obesity epidemic and the search for products with appetite suppression and weight loss properties, which include nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals to herbal products. It is known that such products may be associated with various adverse health effects. Thus, the objective of this study is to report a series of cases of patients, who presented fulminant liver failure (HFI) requiring liver transplantation (LT), related to the consumption of products used for weight loss.

Liver Transplantation After Previous Vena Cava Resection: Case Report.

In some specific cases, the surgical technique involved in liver transplantation can be challenging, as, for example, in cases of Budd-Chiari syndrome. This case describes a case of liver transplantation in a patient diagnosed with Budd-Chiari syndrome due to a previous surgery that required retrohepatic vena cava resection. During the liver transplantation procedure, a cavo-atrial anastomosis was performed through transdiaphragmatic access, with a good postoperative result, showing that, although challenging, this technique is a feasible option in specific cases.

Giant hepatic hemangioma in a patient with cirrhosis: challenging to manage.

Giant hepatic hemangiomas are occasional in patients with cirrhosis. It remains a challenge to decide on the need for treatment and choose the most appropriate intervention. A 62-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis and complained of upper abdominal fullness, reduction in oral food intake, and weight loss of 6 kg over the last three years.