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Sternal metastasis: first manifestation of an adenocarcinoma of the kidney
López, Margarida González-Onandia; Matias, Mário Rui; Quintana, Carlos; Azeda, Conceição; Vieira, Manuel; Vieira, Vítor Sá; Eusébio, RosárioChest wall tumors (primary or metastatic), are an uncommon pathology, responsible for less than 1% of all neoplasias. Only 15% are localized in the sternum, becoming unusual when one metastasis in that localization constitutes the first manifestation of a primary tumor. We present a clinical report of a 55-year old man, that came to our Consultation for the sudden onset (after a physical effort), of a sternal m...
Thyroid associated ophthalmopathy.
Metello, José Luís; González, Margarita; Eusébio, Rosário; Rocha, VítorThyroid associated ophthalmopathy is an uncommon disease, characterized by a diffuse inflammation of the orbit in a bilateral and asymmetric pattern, causing proptosis and swelling of the eyelids and conjuntiva. In 90% of the patients it is associated with Graves' disease, however it may occur with hipothyroidism or even without thyroid disease. During its course spontaneous remission or exacerbations are commo...