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Espermatozoides vs COVID-19: um caso de infertilidade masculina inesperado

Resumo Introdução: A azoospermia caracteriza-se pela ausência total de espermatozoides no ejaculado e pela impossibilidade de o casal conceber com espermatozoides do próprio, sendo o tipo de infertilidade que mais impacta o casal. Pelo aumento de casos de infertilidade masculina relatados após a infeção por SARS-CoV-2 pensa-se que haja uma relação direta com a infeção por este vírus. Descrição do caso: Utente d...

Nijmegen breakage syndrome: The importance of follow-up

Abstract Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the NBN gene, which is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. The condition results in inadequate DNA repair and is characterized by immunodeficiency with recurrent sinopulmonary infections, increased radiosensitivity, and predisposition to malignancy, particularly of lymphoid origin. The main clinical feature is p...

Cutaneous furuncle-like lesions with an unexpected diagnosis: a case report

Abstract Introduction: Myiasis, the infection by a fly larva, usually occurs in tropical and subtropical areas. In non-endemic countries, cutaneous myiasis might become an important condition as the returning traveller might import this infection, expanding the agents’ transmission. Furuncular myiasis mimics common dermatoses, which might lead to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment. Our purpose is to characte...

CHOose Study: contraceptive choices in women with class 2 and class 3 obesity i...

Abstract Overview and Aims: The prevalence of obesity among fertile women has increased over the last few years and should be considered when choosing a contraceptive method. These women have a higher risk of thromboembolic events that increases with the use of combined hormonal contraception (CHC). Therefore, some medical societies do not recommend the use of CHC in women with class 2 obesity or higher. This s...

Acute abdominal pain in a 13-year-old female adolescent

Introduction: Ovarian torsion can occur at any pediatric age, mainly between the ages of 9 and 14 years. Diagnosis is challenging, as symptoms are nonspecific, misleading to other more common diagnoses, as genitourinary and gastrointestinal disorders. In children, ovarian lesions leading to torsion are typically benign and cystic. Surgical approach is safe, as most cases of early torsed ovary untwisting exhibit...

Doença de Addison: a dificuldade de diagnóstico

Introdução: A insuficiência supra-renal primária é uma patologia rara, sobretudo na idade pediátrica. Caso clínico: Apresenta-se o caso de um adolescente com queixas de astenia com quatro meses de evolução, motivando repetidas idas ao serviço de urgência no último mês por sintomas gastrointestinais e perda ponderal de dez quilogramas. À admissão encontrava-se com razoável estado geral, hidratado, sem hiperpigme...

Doença de addison: a dificuldade do diagnóstico

Litíase biliar em idade pediátrica: que abordagem?

Bronquiolite aguda: o que mudou nos últimos 5 anos?

Doença de soro-like: a propósito de 3 casos