Abstract：
:This is a case report of a 29-year-old white female patient with Kikuchi's disease, presenting fever, polyarthritis, lymph gland enlargement, anemia, leucopenia with a relative lymphocytosis, altered liver function tests and circulating immune complexes. A literature review is made with emphasis on the etiology, clinical course and pathogenesis of this illness.
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Acta Med Portjournal_title
Acta medica portuguesaauthors
Moraes MF,da Graça JP,Araújo C,de Matos AA,de Lacerda MJ,Abecasis Psubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1997-01-01 00:00:00pages
103-6issue
1eissn
0870-399Xissn
1646-0758journal_volume
10pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract：INTRODUCTION:The disruption of esophageal motility that characterizes achalasia typically provokes dysphagia, pain, loss of weight and malnutrition. Therefore, patients frequently report a reduction in quality of life and negative emotional states. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy proved to be an effective therapy, enabling...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.20344/amp.6758
更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:From 1984 until 1994 there were 7 cases of newborn with esophageal atresia without fistulae, five of which were treated through primary anastomosis and two of these presented exceptional long gaps. This article is an analysis of these 7 newborns, their post-operative complications and the therapeutics used. Two deaths...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Nowadays, the digestive system, must be considered as an actual endocrinous gland. The authors, after pointing out the pharmacological and immunomodulating actions of endogenous somatostatine, briefly describe a new synthetic octapeptid, somatostatine-analogue, with similar pharmacological effects (octreotide). Finall...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Endometriosis was first described by Russel more than one-hundred years ago and still remains a clinical entity of difficult comprehension, with totally aberrant symptomatology, particularly in extra-genital situations. The present article describes a clinical case of recurring right-sided catamenial pneumothorax in a...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Schistosomiasis is a major cause of liver damage and portal hypertension, especially in tropical countries, affecting about 200 million people in the world. We report the cases of two patients presenting persistent alterations of serum liver enzymes. We enhance the importance of considering the history of past travels...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In the medical press there are several data confirming the value of E.R.C.P. and E.E.S., in the therapeutical approach of acute lithiasic pancreatitis (A.L.P.). Nowadays it is a first line endoscopic technic on the therapeutical approach in A.L.P. permitting to clean out the biliary tree of stones, eliminating the eti...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by John Cunningham virus, mostly associated with immunodeficiency conditions, such as the human immunodeficiency virus infection. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy can have multiple clinical ...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.20344/amp.5950
更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Due to the nonspecific clinical presentation of Central Nervous System disorders that may come out during the course of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection, we emphasize the importance of neuroimaging on the differential diagnosis of these situations. Review and illustration of the most typical imaging patterns of ...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:Postpartum haemorrhage is still the main cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Many treatments are available, but they may threaten fertility potential. As a uterine sparing procedure, we aimed to review uterine compression sutures in order to better understand when they should represent an appropriat...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.20344/amp.11987
更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:Female Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a major public health issue given its high prevalence and its physical, psychological and social impact on women's lives. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and impact of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) before and during pregnancy in parturients from...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cervix cancer is the fourth most common female cancer and the second most frequent in women aged 15 to 44 years. The infection by the human papillomavirus is a necessary condition in almost all of cervix cancer cases; it is a sexually transmitted disease and all women sexually active are at risk of being i...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.20344/amp.7095
更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:Scabies outbreaks in healthcare institutions are an emerging problem. To determine the best management strategy is a topical matter. We analyzed two hospital scabies outbreaks and reviewed the management strategy of institutional scabies outbreaks. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We performed an observational retros...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.20344/amp.12840
更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00
abstract：:Cardiotocographic signals, used as a perinatal diagnostic tool, comprise fetal heart beat signals (FHR), uterine contractions (UC) and fetal movements (FM). Visual inspection of these three signals is limited, subjective, time consuming and with low reproducibility. The present paper illustrates an application of sign...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to provide objective and real-life data concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemicon ophthalmology residency training in Portugal. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Descriptive survey-based study applied to current Portuguese ophthalmology residents (n = 80 eligible). RESULTS:Seventy...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.20344/amp.14341
更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Spontaneous ileopsoas hematoma is a rare and potentially lethal complication of liver cirrhosis, with exceptional mention in medical literature. In this article we present a clinical case diagnosed in a patient with alcoholic liver cirrhosis. ...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:The determination of hand grip strength is an objective method of evaluation of upper members' integrity. It is also used as a general health indicator. Data about grip strength values in healthy children is useful in the research and diagnosis of diseases that interfere with grip force. The aim of this st...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:An opinion article of health care programmes questioning the effects and benefits of their management. The AA, based on their experience in management/administration, present suggestions to identify, quantify and analyse a problem in health care. After characterising a health care problem, the AA point out the fundame...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The sacroiliitis accounts for about 1.5% - 10% of all cases of septic arthritis and it is strongly associated with gynaecological infections, pelvic trauma or drug abuse (3.4% - 12.8% of cases occur during the postpartum period). Early diagnosis is difficult because the symptoms are nonspecific in pregnancy and in the...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.20344/amp.7062
更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The effects of immunodepression on several disease states have constituted an important area of research, leading to the identification of relevant associations between immunodepression and a vast set of comorbidities, including infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Research on the effects of immuno...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.20344/amp.7997
更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00
abstract：:Twelve cases of extreme umbilical blood flow impairement (8 cases with loss of end-diastolic blood flow and 4 cases with reversed flow) found among 658 pregnancies studied by continuous Doppler between April 1st 1989 and March 31st 1990, are reported. The findings were associated to intra-uterine growth retardation (9...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Endoscopic interventional techniques have created a wide new perspective for non-surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis (CP). Surgery and endoscopy differ in their techniques, but are comparable with regard to tactics. The aim of methods in CP is to relieve pain and/or local complications. The preliminary results ...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：UNLABELLED:Tobacco smoking is the cause of more than half million deaths/year in the European Union (EU). Monitoring smoking prevalence is an important tool to evaluate the epidemic and its evolution and to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures. The comparison between countries may help us identify good contr...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The prevalence of the hepatitis A virus in a population determines the degree of morbidity associated with this illness, that is, the higher the morbidity, the lower the prevalence. This study aims to obtain the prevalence of total antibody to the hepatitis A virus in children, 5 and 8 years of age, and in adolescents...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the safety and impact on visual acuity, retinal and choroidal morphology of simultaneous cataract surgery and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor on patients with visually significant cataracts and previously treated exudative age-related macular degeneration. MATERIAL AND MET...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.20344/amp.7850
更新日期：2017-02-27 00:00:00
abstract：:Neuropsychiatric symptoms are commonly associated with chronic hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). The aim of this review of the literature was to evaluate the prevalence of depression in patients with hepatitis C, as well as the proposed etiopathogenic models. A review of the literature was undertaken using the comple...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Pleural effusions can be a manifestation of several nosological entities. Etiologic diagnosis involves a good clinical history, followed by thoracocentesis with pleural biopsy and eventually bronchoscopy or thoracoscopy. The differentiation between transudates and exudates, by the biochemical characteristics of the pl...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We describe a case report of a 69 year old woman with atrial myxoma, presented as a cerebellar syndrome caused by ischemic infarctions of the posterior circulation. The transthoracic 2D echocardiogram provided the diagnosis of a left atrial myxoma. Seven months after surgical removal of the cardiac tumor, the cerebell...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Because the metabolic syndrome (MS) poses a growing public health problem, it is crucial to identify related modifiable risk factors. The MS is a multifaceted syndrome, however, physical activity (PA) is thought to be one of the protective factors in MS occurrence. The purpose of this study is to analyse recent litera...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:After the discovery of insulin and during almost an half of a century, physicians and researchers apply their efforts in a better knowledge to reduce the perinatal mortality of the offspring of the diabetic mother. The optimisation of glucose control--the main key of the management of diabetic pregnancy--and the new m...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The contribution of carotid and vertebral angiography for surgical planning, particularly for the infratemporal approach, in 24 jugulotympanic paragangliomas with otoneurological symptoms is discussed. These symptoms included peripheral facial palsy, sensorineural hypoacusis, labyrinthine and nervous syndrome of the j...
journal_title：Acta medica portuguesa
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00
