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Giant Schwannoma of ulnar nerve: case report
Rodrigues,André Sá; Vidinha,Vitor; Pinto,Rui; Negrão,PedroABSTRACT Schwannomas are the most common benign neoplasms of the peripheral nerves in the upper limbs. Although many are asymptomatic, they can produce a mass effect, thus impinging against soft tissues or interfering with joint function. The authors present a case report and a review of a giant Schwannoma in the ulnar nerve.
Late screw perforation of external iliac artery following acetabular revision. ...
Rodrigues,André Sá; Freitas,Joana; Pinto,Isabel; Sampaio,Sérgio; Pinto,RuiABSTRACT Vascular lesions, although quite rare, are one of the most devastating complications in the context of a hip prosthesis. Therefore, the correct diagnosis is crucial to prevent irreversible damage to the patient. The authors present the case of a 70-year-old Caucasian woman with an ischemic lower limb as consequence of a late perforation of external iliac artery due to an acetabular screw. The issue was...
Gorham's disease: clinical case
Sá,Pedro; Marques,Pedro; Oliveira,Carolina; Rodrigues,André Sá; Amorim,Nelson; Pinto,RuiGorham's disease, also known as idiopathic massive osteolysis, is a rare pathological condition characterized by vascular proliferation that results in destruction and reabsorption of the bone matrix, of unknown etiology. It was first described by Jackson in 1838, but it was Gorham and Stout, in 1955, who defined this disease as a specific entity. It has variable clinical presentation and generally has progress...