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Hereditary Spherocytosis and Pregnancy: A Case Report
Miguel, Andreia; Alves, Maria José; Massa, Ana CatarinaEven though it is a rare condition, hereditary spherocytosis (EH) is the main inherited cause of haemolytic anaemia and presents with a broad spectrum of symptoms. In the few reported cases of pregnancy and EH, maternal and foetal outcomes are controversial. Particularly, reports of pregnancies with EH associated with thrombosis or portal hypertension are scarce. We present a case of a woman who underwent splen...
Gestational Diabetes and the New Screening Test’s Impact
Massa, Ana Catarina; Rangel, Ricardo; Cardoso, Manuela; Campos, AnaIntroduction: In 2011, a new screening test for gestational diabetes was introduced which allowed an earlier and larger diagnosis with the goal of reducing maternal and perinatal complications. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of gestational diabetes, compare maternal and perinatal outcomes with the previous and present screening tests and analyze postpartum screening results.Material and Met...