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Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Mimicking Neuro-Behcet Disease
Silva, Lénia; Costa, Sara; Igreja, Liliana; Taipa, Ricardo; Araújo Correia, João; Santos, ErnestinaNeuro-Behcet’s disease (NBD) and primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) are rare conditions that can present with overlapping features, often delaying diagnosis. We report a female patient with recurrent oral aphthae and arthralgia who developed visual disturbances, behavioral changes, and hemiparesis. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed multiple contrast-enhancing lesions, and cerebrospinal ...
A 30-year experience in neuro-Behçet disease
Silva, Lénia; Silva, Isabel Fonseca; Fonseca, Tomás; Pinto, Luísa Serpa; Leal, Bárbara; Pinho e Costa, Paulo; Igreja, Liliana; Moreira, BrunoBackground: Behçet disease (BD) is a systemic vasculitis affecting multiple organs with a wide range of severity. Neuro-Behçet (NBD) is a severe form, characterized by high morbidity, disability, and mortality rates. Methods: Retrospective analysis (1993-2023) of neurological involvement in BD patients at a tertiary center. Results: Of 296 BD patients, 93(31.4 %) underwent neurological evaluation. Definite NBD ...
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Vaccination on Migraine Symptoms during the ...
Silva, Lénia; Lopes, Adriana; Pontes, Ana; Gonçalves, Ana; Chiteculo, Arlinda; Soares, Beatriz; Teixeira, Inês; Gonçalves, Maria; Alves, MariaIntroduction: Studies have shown the worsening of migraine associated with the COVID-19 infection and the pandemic more broadly. COVID-19 vaccination has also been associated with symptomatic headache, with high frequency among migraineurs. We aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 diagnosis and vaccine administration on migraine, during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to migr...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuro-Behçet: A Clinical Update
Silva, Lénia; Correia, João; Santos, ErnestinaBehçet’s disease is a relapsing multisystemic inflammatory syndrome characterized by recurrent oral and/or genital ulcers, uveitis, arthritis, skin lesions, and gastrointestinal and neurological involvement. Neuro-Behçet corresponds to nervous system involvement and is one of the most severe complications of Behçet disease. It occurs in 3% to 30% of cases and is categorized into parenchymal (most common) or non...
A Educação Ambiental no 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico numa perspetiva de aprendiza...
Silva, Lénia; Guimarães, FernandoEste estudo, que surge no âmbito do Mestrado em Ensino do 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico e de Matemática e Ciências Naturais no 2º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, analisa as potencialidades da aprendizagem cooperativa para a Educação Ambiental, uma vez que esta metodologia promove competências sociais consideradas essenciais para o desenvolvimento desta área. Assim, estabelecemos os seguintes objetivos de investigação: prom...