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Referral to a pediatric outpatient Immunology and Allergy consultation at a uni...

Abstract Introduction: Allergic diseases are common in pediatric age and their prevalence has increased in recent years. The literature is scarce regarding the referral of pediatric patients to the Allergy and Clinical Immunology outpatient clinic at tertiary hospitals, but this is relevant because, in addition to being responsible for the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases, this specialty mainly pro...

An Atypical Presentation of a Colonic Lipoma: Avoiding Surgery with a Deeper En...

Abstract Introduction: Colonic lipomas are common mesenchymal tumours. They are usually asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed during endoscopic or radiological examinations. Taking into account their typical endoscopic and radiological features and benign nature, tissue sampling, resection or follow-up are generally not required. Case Report: A 61-year-old woman with poor surgical fitness presented with colon...

Pancreas- and Pylorus-Preserving Duodenectomy for Advanced Familial Duodenal Po...

Most patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) will develop duodenal polyps and 5% progress to cancer. Those with Spigelman stage IV have a 36% risk of cancer at 10 years. Endoscopic surveillance is necessary with local ablation for early disease. Unresectable duodenal disease and severe dysplasia are an indication for prophylactic radical surgery by pancreaticoduodenectomy or pancreas-sparing duodenec...

Dieulafoy Lesion: Predictive Factors of Early Relapse and Long-Term Follow-Up

Introduction: The Dieulafoy lesion (DL) is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. Advances in the endoscopy field have allowed an increased rate of detection and therapeutic efficacy. However, doubts remain about the most effective hemostatic approach, the affecting variables of therapeutic failure, and early relapse, as well as in the long-term followup. Aims: To assess the efficacy of endoscopic treatment...

Coronamellitus: Uma Pandemia Infecto-Metabólica

Introdução: Existem diferenças consideráveis de mortalidade pela infeção SARS-CoV-2. A idade avançada e comorbilidades, como a diabetes mellitus, têm-se associado a pior prognóstico. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o impacto da diabetes e controlo metabólico, à admissão em Serviço de Urgência, em doentes com COVID-19 com critérios de internamento. Métodos: Foram consultados os dados clínicos à admissão no...

Endoscopic Resection of a Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumor: Hybrid Endoscopic Submuc...

Clinical Practice Impact of the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale in a European Co...

Introduction: The diagnostic acuity of colonoscopy requires a careful evaluation of the colonic mucosa, so an adequate bowel cleansing is a key element of the procedure. It is internationally recommended that an evaluation of the quality of the intestinal preparation should be included in the colonoscopy report. The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) is a bowel cleanliness rating scale that has gained some p...

Uncertainties in the Management of a Lynch Syndrome Patient: A Case Report

Introduction: Lynch syndrome (LS), the most common hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome, is characterized by mutations in mismatch repair (MMR) genes leading to an increased cancer risk, namely colorectal cancer. Case: In the context of surveillance colonoscopy, a 40-mm flat lesion (0-IIa+b, Paris classification) was identified and submitted to piecemeal mucosal endoscopic resection in a 64-year-old LS patient...