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O point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) é uma avaliação sumária por ecografia que faz parte da abordagem de doentes agudos. O seu uso crescente deve-se à sua acessibilidade, rapidez e maior precisão diagnóstica, fornecendo informações prognósticas e auxiliando na avaliação clínica de doentes instáveis. O POCUS permite um diagnóstico em tempo real, dependendo de uma elevada suspeição clínica, sem depender de exames l...
Introduction: Hyperkalemia (HK) is characterized by elevated serum potassium levels and is common in patientswith chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. Severe hyperkalemia increases the risk of cardiac disturbances and mortality. Real-world studies and international expert groups highlight the urgent need to optimize hyperkalemia management however, consensus in this area is lac...
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The authors present a case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease associated with the occurrence of bilateral peripheral facial palsy, diagnosed in 22 years-old man who was admitted for fever, enlarged laterocervical lymph nodes and myalgia.The histologic examination of the cervical lymph node biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. The patient was treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroi...