ABSTRACT The peak frequency of Hodgkin’s disease convergesmatches with women of reproductive fertility age. Currently, this disease is the fourth more diagnosed neoplasia during pregnancy. In addition, there is no consensus in the literature on how to treat pregnant women because of the risks of chemotherapy for mothers and for fetuses. We report three cases of pregnant women with Hodgkin’s disease. A review of the literature was made aiming to suggest a protocol to treat these patients.

ABSTRACT The authors present the case of a newborn of an Rh-factorsensitized mother, who received early hospital discharge while icteric only to be readmitted at an Emergency Service at five days of age with signs of kernicterus. Despite treatment given, the neonate progressed with a clinical picture of bilirubin encephalopathy. The lack of interaction between the obstetric and neonatal teams, premature hospital discharge, and lack of concern of neonatologists with jaundice in a full-term infant are highlighted as causes of […]

ABSTRACT The livedoid vasculopathy is a rare condition characterized by the presence of recurrent painful ulcers in distal extremities of lower limbs. Histologically there is thickness of dermal vessels, occlusion of its light by fibrin thrombi associated with minimal inflammatory infiltrate. It might occur as an isolated condition or be associated with an underlying systemic disease, including coagulation and collagen disorders, or neoplasms. Because it is a rare disease there is no consensus for its treatment. We report a case […]

Fractures in the proximal femur occur in female and male elderly population due to low-energy trauma in osteoporotic bones. In order to prevent these fractures, treatment of osteoporosis has been indicated, particularly using biphosphonates(). Alendronate was the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in 1995, to treat osteoporosis(). This drug acts in bone metabolism, inhibiting osteoclasts, inducing their apoptosis(), raising the bone mineral density and reducing the incidence of osteoporotic fractures(). […]

ABSTRACT The infestation by Schistosoma haematobium is common in African countries and West Asia. Its chronic phase is characterized by the deposition of eggs of the parasite in various tissues of the body causing inflammatory response, formation of granulomas and fibrosis. The disease often affects the urinary tract, presenting with hematuria and, in the terminal stage, renal failure by urinary obstruction and bladder squamous neoplasia. Since chronic infection can lead to significant morbidity, it is imperative that the physicians who […]

ABSTRACT Congenital goiter is a rare cause of neonatal neck mass and may result from a fetal defectin synthesis of thyroxine, or administration of antithyroid drugs or iodides during pregnancy. The thyroid dysfunction often accompanies it. This report describes a case of a male term newborn with congenital goiter and primary hypothyroidism. Hormonal replacement treatment was started leading to normal levels of free thyroxine and triiodothyronine. In face of a maternal negative investigation, dyshormonogenesis was considered to be the most […]

ABSTRACT Appendiceal diverticulitis is an uncommon condition, mimicking appendicitis, but with greater risk of perforation and complications. Preoperative diagnosis is rare, but can be achieved by ultrasonography as identification of the diverticulum and classical signs of appendicitis. We report a case of ultrasonographic diagnosis of a perforated appendiceal diverticulitis in an adult male and discuss this condition.

A 69-year-old Caucasian female was referred to the Imaging Department for investigation of fever of unknown origin (FUO), fatigue for seven months, and recent onset of atypical chest pain. Laboratory tests revealed elevation of serum C-reactive protein levels and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Positron emission tomography with computed tomography fusion (PET-CT) with F18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) was performed for the evaluation of FUO by excluding malignancy. The FDG images revealed markedly diffuse and circumferential increased uptake suggesting diffuse inflammatory process along the walls […]

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ABSTRACT The authors present a case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, emphasizing the clinical and epidemiological characteristics, forms of classification and treatment of the disease. This is an important case not only to the knowledge of pediatricians and orthopedists, but also for other professionals involved with the problem. This article has been jointly described by the Departments of Pediatrics and Neonatology of the Girassol Clinic in Luanda Capital of the Republic of Angola, Africa.