Publications by authors named "Lucas Braga Mota"
Diagnostics (Basel)
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is a serious condition that leads to quick deterioration of kidney function, with vasculitis being a common cause linked to antibodies called ANCA.
- A 35-year-old woman developed methimazole-induced ANCA-associated vasculitis after being treated for Graves' disease, presenting with severe symptoms including weight loss, fatigue, and alveolar hemorrhage.
- Following a kidney biopsy that revealed significant damage, she was treated by stopping methimazole and starting immunosuppressive therapy; four years later, her kidney function has significantly improved.
Autops Case Rep
September 2014
Article Synopsis
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a serious congenital heart defect with high early mortality rates, often due to late diagnosis and delayed treatment.
- The condition involves multiple blood flow obstructions in the left heart, leading to a small left ventricle and various valve issues, requiring complex treatments ranging from surgery to heart transplants.
- A case study highlighted a newborn diagnosed with HLHS after experiencing respiratory failure, but despite treatment efforts, the baby did not survive, and an autopsy provided insights into the anatomical issues.
