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Prognostic Value of MicroRNA-203a Expression in Breast Cancer
Costa Gomes, B; Martins, M; Lopes, P; Morujão, I; Oliveira, M; Araújo, A; Rueff, J; Rodrigues, ASTumor heterogeneity and the poor outcome of breast cancer (BC) patients have led researchers to define new markers of this disease. In recent years, microRNA expression patterns have proven to be valuable disease indicators. The level of miR-203a, in particular, was shown to be altered in different types of cancer. The objective of the present study was to assess the relationship between miR-203a expression and...
Gastric Outlet Obstruction in a Patient with Bouveret's Syndrome: a Case Report
Nabais, C; Salústio, R; Morujão, I; Sousa, FV; Porto, E; Cardoso, C; Fradique, ACBACKGROUND: Gallstone ileus accounts for 1% to 4% of cases of mechanical bowel obstruction, but may be responsible for up to 25% of cases in older age groups. In non-iatrogenic cases, gallstone migration occurs after formation of a biliary-enteric fistula. In fewer than 10% of patients with gallstone ileus, the impacted gallstones are located in the pylorus or duodenum, resulting in gastric outlet obstruction, ...
Carcinoma Oculto da Mama com Metástases Axilares. A Propósito de Dois Casos Clí...
Condeço, R; Santos, P; Raposo, J; Pereira, M; Pereira, H; Martins, M; Marcos, F; Morujão, I; Lopes, P; Vitorino, C; Correia, A; Costa, L; Albuquerque, JINTRODUÇÃO: O carcinoma oculto é uma entidade pouco frequente, que se define como a presença de metástases com tumor primário indetetável na altura da apresentação. O prognóstico da maioria dos casos de tumor oculto é reservado, no entanto, o desenvolvimento de técnicas imunohistoquímicas que permitem a caracterização do tumor, tornaram alguns subgrupos de tumor oculto potencialmente curáveis. A presença de ade...