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Neurogenic stuttering: a review of the literature
Cruz, C; Amorim, H; Beca, G; Nunes, RINTRODUCTION: Neurogenic stuttering is a disorder of neurologic origin in the rhythm of speech during which the patient knows exactly what he wants to say but is unable to because of an involuntary prolongation, cessation or repetition of a sound. AIM: To assemble new insights regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of neurogenic stuttering. DEVELOPMENT: A review of all ...
Derrame Pericárdico Recidivante. Um Caso de Angiosarcoma Cardíaco
Marcão, I; Fonseca, P; Pereira, MS; Ramos, A; Fontes, L; Amorim, H; Marques, C; Borges, LA case of angiosarcoma of the right atrium in a 59-year-old woman is reported, presenting as a recurrent hematic pericardial effusion. The usefulness of echocardiography in making the diagnosis is emphasized. The tumor was already disseminated at the time of the diagnosis. The patient was on palliative therapy, dying a few months later. The histological examination was done at autopsy. This case highlights the ...