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Reflections on central nervous system Lupus
Moutinho, Joana; Isenberg, David A.Neuropsychiatric (NP) disorders are important in the morbidity (even mortality) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Aspects of central nervous system (CNS) lupus remain unsatisfactory, notably what constitutes this element of SLE. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) (in 1971/1982) recognized ‘seizures and psychosis’ without other causes being identified, such as drugs or metabolic derangements [1]. An...
Chilaiditi syndrome: a rare case and clinical insights for diagnosis and manage...
Silva, Frederico S.; Moutinho, Joana; Vasconcelos, Tiago; Simões, Inês G.Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by the interposition of a hollow organ, usually the colon, between the liver and diaphragm, leading to abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, constipation, or nausea; in more severe instances, respiratory symptoms may manifest due to pressure on the diaphragm. The exact cause remains unclear but is thought to present along with various factors such as...
Perirenal hematoma: a rare complication of anticoagulant therapy
Silva, Frederico; Moutinho, Joana; Nascimento, Joana; Vasconcelos, Tiago; Simões, Inês G.Hemorrhagic complications arising from anticoagulant use are a well-recognized concern in clinical practice. This case study presents an 84-year-old woman with multiple cardiovascular risk factors, including atrial fibrillation, who developed a perirenal hematoma after just five doses of enoxaparin, prescribed for stroke prevention. The patient exhibited altered mental status and abdominal pain, prompting imagi...