Publications by authors named "Miguel Cristovao"

Introduction: Mixed neuroendocrine-non-neuroendocrine neoplasms (MiNEN) represent roughly 1-2% of all colorectal malignancies. Given the rareness and heterogeneity of these mixed tumors, recognition and accurate diagnosis remain a challenge. In the absence of established guidelines, they are treated according to the standard of care for pure neuroendocrine carcinomas or adenocarcinomas from similar sites of origin.

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Primary renal synovial sarcoma (PRSS) is an extremely rare malignancy. The diagnosis of PRSS is unforeseen due to the absence of clinical and radiological typical aspects. Here, we present a case of a 69-year-old male with complaints of hematuria and left lumbar pain.

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Pituitary metastases are rare. Clinical presentation could range from asymptomatic to panhypopituitarism or local symptoms. We present a case report of a 43-year-old male patient with a new onset headache, visual disturbances, and panhypopituitarism.

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Article Synopsis
  • * The patient exhibited symptoms like disorientation and weakness, and imaging revealed a brain lesion consistent with toxoplasmosis, which was confirmed through a biopsy.
  • * She was successfully treated with specific medications for six weeks and fully recovered, but the case highlights the need for more research on managing toxoplasmosis in patients on biologic therapies, especially as their use becomes more common.
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