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Epiphyseal separation of the proximal humerus in a preterm newborn
Rodrigues, Sara; Reis Monteiro, Diana; M. Cunha, Rosário; Casais, Inês; Silva, Sandra; Santos, MafaldaIntroduction: Epiphyseal separation of the proximal humerus at birth is a rare injury and its diagnosis can be challenging. Case report: A 28-week preterm newborn was delivered by emergency cesarean section. After a difficult extraction, the newborn presented with ecchymosis and swelling of the right shoulder and internal rotation of the right upper arm. Although the initial radiograph suggested shoulder disloc...
Middle Cerebellar Peduncle Cavernous Malformation (Cavernoma): Case Report
Sá, Liliana; Reis Monteiro, Diana; Vilarinho, António; Pereira, Josué; Oliveira, SaraCavernous malformations are almost asymptomatic cerebral vascular malformations. In children, these low-blood flow lesions are the main causes of cerebral hemorrhage besides arteriovenous malformations. Cerebral cavernous malformations can radiologically and clinically mimic a tumor with bleed. Radiological studies (MRI) provide the diagnosis andhistopathological examination confirms it. We report a case of a 1...