Publications by authors named "Mafalda Sequeira"
Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are defined as two or more histopathologically distinct malignancies in the same individual. MPMs are classified as synchronous when tumors are diagnosed within six months of each other. The most common malignancies in MPMs are melanoma, breast, lung, and prostate cancer.
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- - Racemose neurocysticercosis is a rare and aggressive brain infection marked by multiple cysts in the subarachnoid space, posing specific diagnostic difficulties.
- - Symptoms typically involve severe headaches, potential cerebrovascular issues, and dangerous conditions like hydrocephalus.
- - A case study involving a 56-year-old woman highlighted the condition's severe symptoms and distinctive imaging characteristics as observed through MRI.
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- * Tumefactive sludge is a rare finding in the gallbladder and must be differentiated from conditions like gallbladder cancer and gangrenous cholecystitis.
- * Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable tool for diagnosing gallbladder issues, as it effectively assesses gallbladder conditions and helped diagnose a case of abdominal pain caused by tumefactive sludge.
Aortic coarctation (AoCo) leads to long-term sequelae that may impair heart function. Data regarding new echocardiographic function parameters such as atrial strain, in affected patients, are scarce. This study aims to describe these parameters in AoCo patients and define their association with severity measures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) is an unusual and benign inflammatory disorder that mainly affects the digestive tract. Its main symptoms are cramp-like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and weight loss. Laboratory results show peripheral eosinophilia.
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