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Petechiae in the newborn: A sign to consider
Gaia,Maria; Silva,Joana Brandão; Capela,Mariana; Pinto,RuiAbstract Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) occurs when the mother develops antiplatelet antibodies against fetal platelets and is confirmed by the presence of maternal antihuman platelet antibodies. A full-term newborn from a first pregnancy without complications was routinely examined on the first day of life. The newborn appeared well and had multiple petechiae on the axillary, inguinal, and poplite...
Antenatal hydronephrosis: a five-year retrospective study
Gaia,Maria J.; Capela,Mariana; Peixoto,Margarida; Borges,Joana P.; Ferreira,GraçaABSTRACT Introduction: Antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH) is common in fetal ultrasounds. Though mostly transient, it can be associated with congenital abnormalities and kidney injury. The authors went to assess the evolution of children with ANH and identify risk groups. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of children with ANH from 2013‑2017. Renal pelvis anteroposterior diameter (APD) of 4 and 7mm or more in the ...
Juvenile dermatomyositis: common manifestations of a rare disease
Capela,Mariana; Reis,Joana; Soares,Diana; Ribeiro,Andreia; Pais,Isabel Pinto; Rodrigues,Lúcia TrindadeJuvenile dermatomyositis is an autoimmune systemic vasculopathy, mainly characterized by chronic inflammation of the striated muscle and skin. The authors report the case of a 15-year-old boy presenting with a four-month history of myalgia and proximal muscle weakness on the upper and lower limbs. These symptoms were associated with heliotrope palpebral exanthema, erythema in the dorsum of the hands, Gottrons ...
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura: What to expect
Gaia,Maria João; Capela,Mariana; Borges,Joana Pires; Marques,Eduarda; Ferreira,Graça; Vinhas da Silva,AntónioIntroduction: Henoch-Schönlein Purpura is the most common systemic small vessel vasculitis of childhood. It is most frequently a selflimited entity, although some cases with concomitant nephritis may have serious complications. This study aims to analyze the clinical, epidemiologic and prognostic factors of children with this disease. Methods: Observational and retrospective study of children with diagnosis of ...
Persistent clavicle swelling in the infant
Maciel,Juliana; Frias,Miguel; Capela,Mariana; Santos,MafaldaIntroduction: Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is a rare entity of unknown etiology. It is more common in girls and on the right side. Diagnosis is challenging and often performed after the neonatal period, triggered by persistence of a clavicular prominence initially attributed to traumatic birth fracture. Case Report: Herein is presented the case of a healthy ten-month-old girl with a right clavicle ...