Publications by authors named "Mariana Guerra"
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- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a rare complication from fertility treatments but can also occur naturally, especially in women with conditions like hypothyroidism, which may interfere with ovulation.
- A 22-year-old woman presented with OHSS symptoms during her 9-week pregnancy, which was linked to severe primary hypothyroidism; diagnosis was confirmed through tests, and she received treatment with levothyroxine.
- This case emphasizes the unusual nature of OHSS in women with untreated thyroid issues and highlights the importance of achieving normal thyroid function before attempting pregnancy to prevent complications.
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- * Neurological issues, especially affecting the peripheral nervous system, are common; cases can include conditions like mononeuritis multiplex or even more severe complications like hemorrhage or paralysis.
- * A patient with a long history of EGPA experienced sudden lower limb paralysis and urinary retention due to spinal cord compression; surgical intervention revealed vasculitic lesions, highlighting the potential aggressive nature of this condition and how treatments like corticosteroids can lead to complications like fat deposition.
Spontaneous Primary Pneumothorax as A Complication of Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- - NF1 is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the skin and neurological systems, but it can also lead to severe pulmonary issues, such as lung cysts and emphysematous bullae, which increase the risk of spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP).
- - A case study of an 18-year-old male with NF1 illustrates how he developed a right-sided pneumothorax due to ruptured lung bullae, which was successfully treated, highlighting the need for awareness of pulmonary complications in NF1.
- - Recognizing and diagnosing lung problems early in NF1 patients is essential, as surgical removal of cysts and bullae can help prevent recurrent SSP and improve patient outcomes.
(SDSD), also known as Lancefield group C streptococcus, is a pathogen found in animals. It is known to cause pyogenic infections in animals and is one of the most common pathogens that can cause mastitis in cattle. Very few reports of SDSD causing human diseases to have been reported in the literature, but we report a case of community-acquired meningitis and pyogenic ventriculitis caused by SDSD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Purpura fulminans (PF) is a dermatological manifestation of a life-threatening condition characterized by disseminated intravascular coagulation and endovascular thrombosis. The idiopathic/infectious form is the most common and usually associated with infection by or . We describe a case of -induced bacteriaemia complicated with PF in an individual who had undergone a recent urinary tract infection intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare clinical entity caused by the rupture of the epigastric arteries or the rectus abdominal muscle itself, leading to the accumulation of blood in this location. It is a potentially fatal condition that mimics an acute belly condition. It is crucial to identify and treat it early to avoid unfavourable outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Hemichorea is a rare clinical manifestation of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient presents with non-ketotic hyperglycaemia, hemichorea (characterized by rapid and involuntary movements of a specific part of the body) and the CT imaging reveals the presence of alterations involving the ganglia of the base.
Learning Points: Hemichorea is a rare clinical manifestation of type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with an uncontrolled disease.
Nanoemulsions are pharmaceutical formulations composed of particles within a nanometer range. They possess the capacity to encapsulate drugs that are poorly water soluble due to their hydrophobic core nature. Additionally, they are also composed of safe gradient excipients, which makes them a stable and safe option to deliver drugs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerformance analysis: a study using data envelopment analysis in 26 Brazilian hospitals.
J Health Care Finance
September 2012
This article describes a proposal for analyzing the performance of public Brazilian hospitals using financial and non-financial rates (i.e., operational rates), and thereby highlights the effectiveness (or otherwise) of the financial management of organizations in this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To analyze the prevalence of obesity in elderly women and its association with socio-demographic, biochemical and hypertension variables.
Material And Methods: By means of a cross sectional study, 188 outpatient women, 60 to 89 years-old were assessed. Obesity was defined by a BMI > 30 Kg/m2 (WHO, 1998).