Publications by authors named "Kalline Andrade de Carvalho"
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- Jorge Lobo's Disease is a rare fungal infection that affects the skin and is mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas, specifically in Central and South America, especially the Amazon region.! -
- The disease is caused by a fungus called Lacazia loboi, which enters the body through skin trauma and leads to chronic granulomatous lesions.! -
- The condition was first identified in 1931 by Jorge Lobo in Brazil, and recent cases have sometimes been misdiagnosed as other fungal infections, highlighting the importance of accurate clinical and diagnostic recognition.!
Everolimus, a mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, is an emerging drug, which is being increasingly applied in oncology and solid organ transplantation. Oral ulcers are a frequent side effect associated with this immunosupressor. We report the case of a renal transplant recipient who developed disfiguring oral and perianal ulcers secondary to everolimus's toxicity.
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