Hereditary hyperferritinemia-cataract syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that is characterized by high serum ferritin levels without iron overload and early-onset cataracts. The authors describe the case of a 26-year-old woman with hyperferritinemia (1153.3 ng/mL, reference range 11.0 - 306.8 ng/mL), with no other abnormalities in iron metabolism, associated with cataracts diagnosed at the age o...
Enquadramento: A colocação de cateter venoso central (CVC) é uma técnica amplamente usada no meio hospitalar e bastante comum em pacientes oncológicos [1]. As indicações clínicas mais comuns para colocação de CVC são: facilitar a manutenção de um acesso venoso seguro e prolongado, administração de fármacos irritantes utilizados em tratamentos de quimioterapia, alimentação parentérica, monitorização hemodinâmica...
Toxoplasma gondii infection is common in cats, though clinical disease is uncommon and typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals. Till now, there is no specific genotype that can be associated with a certain clinical outcome. A 5-year-old Siamese cat, diagnosed as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)-positive and classified within the FeLV-C subgroup, presented with a two-month history of progressive lethargy, ...
Enquadramento: O Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC) é a principal causa de morte e incapacidade em Portugal. Aproximadamente 85% são isquémicos [1]. A tomografia computorizada (TC) cerebral é o exame de imagem indicado para a diferenciação do tipo de AVC e avaliação de alterações isquémicas recentes no tecido cerebral [2]. O sistema Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) quantifica as alterações isquémic...
Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare condition defined by a partial or complete fusion of eyelids, which can lead to privation amblyopia. A female new born was referred for ophthalmological examination at her fourth day of life due to the presence of bilateral tissue adhesions between upper and lower eyelid. The obstetric history was unremarkable, except for an advanced maternal age. The baby under...
Mass media plays a fundamental role in how communities understand mental health and its treatment. However, the effect of major events such as economic crises on the depiction of mental health is still unclear.
The objectives were to analyze one-year survival and mortality predictors in patients with fracture of the proximal femur (low/moderate trauma). A prospective cohort was formed by inviting all patients hospitalized in the Orthopedic Ward of the second largest hospital in Portugal (May 2008-April 2009). Survival was assessed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after fracture and related to demographic factors, lifestyle, ...
The aim of this study was to determine the one year survival rate after a proximal femur fracture and to investigate the predictors for fatality. All patients that were admitted, with an acute proximal femur fracture caused by a fall of low energy impact from 1 May 2008 - 30 April 2009 in a main portuguese hospital were invited to participate in the study.
Nos dias que correm a evolução económica e social está dependente do desenvolvimento, implementação e uso das tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TIC). Fruto desse desenvolvimento, implementação e uso sentem-se, hoje, efeitos marcantes em várias áreas de actividade, como por exemplo: trabalho, educação, saúde, ambiente, entretenimento, governo, economia, etc.. Outros efeitos ainda...