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Accuracy of Faecal Calprotectin and Neutrophil Gelatinase B-associated Lipocali...
Magro, F; Lopes, S; Coelho, R; Cotter, J; Castro, F; Sousa, H; Salgado, M; Andrade, P; Vieira, A; Figueiredo, P; Caldeira, P; Sousa, A; Duarte, MBACKGROUND AND AIMS: Mucosal healing and histological remission are different targets for patients with ulcerative colitis, but both rely on an invasive endoscopic procedure. This study aimed to assess faecal calprotectin and neutrophil gelatinase B-associated lipocalin as biomarkers for disease activity in asymptomatic ulcerative colitis patients. METHODS: This was a multicentric cross-sectional study includin...
Hepatic Actinomycosis
Ávila, F; Santos, V; Massinha, P; Pereira, JR; Quintanilha, R; Figueiredo, A; Lázaro, A; Barroso, E; Duarte, MAActinomycosis is a rare disorder caused by an anaerobic gram-positive bacillus (Actinomyces), predominantly by the Actinomyces israelii species. Only 20% of cases show an abdominal manifestation, the appendix and ileocecal valve being the most frequent locations. Definitive diagnosis is based on microbiological cultures, microscopy or macroscopy examination. Nevertheless, histological examination of the percuta...