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Madelung's disease as a rare cause of obstructive sleep apnea
Fonseca,Vitor Alexandre Oliveira; Alves,Carlos; Marques,Helena; Camacho,Elvira; Saraiva,António PintoMadelung's disease, or multiple symmetric lipomatosis, is a rare disease, characterized by accumulation of unencapsulated fat, generally located symmetrically around the neck and shoulders. Here, we present the case of a patient with diffuse lipomatosis accompanied by obstructive sleep apnea due to cervical involvement and facial deformity, which made it necessary to use nasal pillows for ventilation. The patie...
A rare case of co-infection with pulmonary tuberculosis and oronasal actinomycosis
Fonseca,Vitor Alexandre Oliveira; Reis,Gustavo; Alves,Carlos; Simões,Maria José; Camacho,Elvira; Saraiva,António PintoOronasal actinomycosis is an infection seldom described in the literature, especially in the form of a co-infection with pulmonary tuberculosis. We report the case of a 48-year-old male admitted to the isolation ward due to active pulmonary tuberculosis, with a history of diabetes and alcohol abuse. While hospitalized, the patient complained of dysphagia and nasal regurgitation of food. The examination of the o...