Publications by authors named "O Vera-Lastra"
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is a coagulopathy characterized by thrombocytopenia and hypofibrinogenemia associated with large vascular tumors. KMS can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation which, if not treated promptly, can be life-threatening. There are few reported cases of this syndrome and its evolution in pregnant women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is a continuing increase in the prevalence of people affected with progressive chronic diseases. Palliative care is another form of care and organization of health problems that improve quality.
Objective: To determine the incidence of patients with advanced chronic illness and need of palliative care (NPC) and intrahospital mortality in a reference hospital.
Inclusion body myositis is a idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by muscle weakness and dysphagia, with muscle biopsy showing inflammation and rimmed vacuoles. We present the case of a patient who was diagnosed with polymyositis but due to lack of response to treatment, a new biopsy revealed inclusion body myositis.
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- - Cutis laxa is a rare connective tissue disorder that leads to premature aging due to abnormal elastic fibers in the skin; it can be inherited or acquired, with acquired cases being less common and poorly understood.
- - A case study involved a 30-year-old man with type I acquired cutis laxa, showing widespread symptoms affecting kidney, lungs, and digestive system, alongside skin abnormalities confirmed through histological analysis.
- - Treatment included immunosuppressive medications like prednisone, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab, which successfully reduced proteinuria and slowed lung damage, while ruling out other potential autoimmune, infectious, and cancer-related causes.
Introduction: Macroglossia as a clinical manifestation of systemic amyloidosis is a rare condition, occurring in less than 9% of all types of amyloidosis. The aim of this report is to present the diagnostic approach of a patient with macroglossia, providing a systematic approach and considering relevant diagnostic possibilities during their evaluation.
Clinical Case: We present the case of a 60-year-old man who presented with a progressively enlarging giant tongue for six months, causing dysphagia and reduced oral opening.