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Struma ovarii: clinic presentation with Pseudo-Meigs Syndrom
Pereira,Joana Araújo; Coutada,Rosália; Cruz,Mariana; Carvalho,Agostinho; Pinheiro,PaulaAbstract Struma ovarii is a form of mature teratoma consisting predominantly of thyroid tissue. In 5% of the cases, it may occur with ascites (20%) and pleural effusion, constituting the Pseudo-Meigs Syndrome. We describe the case of a 62-year-old woman monitored at a Pulmonology consultation for dyspnea on moderate exertion and parapneumonic pleural effusion with a one-year evolution of non-malignant etiology....
Membranous dysmenorrhea: a rare or a forgotten entity?
Pereira,Joana Araújo; Silva,Luísa Cunha; Coutada,RosáliaAbstract Membranous dysmenorrhea is a rare entity, characterized by the vaginal extrusion of a uterine cavity-shaped structure. We described the case of a healthy 35-year-old woman under combined oral contraception who presented with vaginal extrusion of a decidual cast.
Maternal vitamin D level in the first trimester and pregnancy outcomes: a prosp...
Gomes,Marina Sousa; Cambão,Maria Luís; Trocado,Vera; Pereira,Joana Araújo; Silva,Sara Passos; Mesquita,Jorge; Pinheiro,PaulaAbstract Overview and aims: Recent studies suggested that low vitamin D levels during pregnancy can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, cesarean section, preterm birth, and low birthweight. This study aims to investigate the association between first trimester vitamin D status and pregnancy outcomes. Study design, Population and Methods: A prospective observational study was perfo...