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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 1999;21(8):483-486
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72031999000800009
SUMMARY Myiasis is defined as a parasitosis caused by the developing larvae of some species of flies that infest humans or animals. The authors present two cases of primary myiasis. They call attention to the characteristics observed in this pathology in the differential diagnosis of the inflammatory diseases in the breast.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(12):750-758
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032005001200008
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection is an important clinical entity, due to its sonographic symptomatology. In Brazil, in utero diagnosis is not accomplished despite the improvements in diagnostic methods. We report a congenital infection including: splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis, intracranial calcifications, hyperechoic kidneys, hyperechoic bowel, cardiomegaly, lung hypoplasia, ascites, and pericardial effusion. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the sonographic findings. Amniocentesis was performed for cytomegalovirus PCR in amniotic fluid, which confirmed fetal infection. Fetal loss occurred in the 31st week of pregnancy. Necropsy studies confirmed the sonographic findings. The diagnostic methods have been useful to confirm congenital cytomegalovirus infection and to establish fetal outcome.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(6):353-356
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032005000600010
Fetal cystic adenomatoid malformation is a pulmonary developmental anomaly arising from an overgrowth of the terminal respiratory bronchioles. This is such a rare malformation, that is not always thought of as a diagnostic possibility. We present a case of pulmonary cystic adenomatoid malformation and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and therapeutic possibilities. We also present its evolution after prenatal placement of a catheter for continuous drainage.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2000;22(4):239-241
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032000000400009
Osteoporosis is an important disease which can affect millions of patients all over the world, leading to complications, often even to death. Prevention and the early diagnosis may help in the success of treatment but there are diseases which can occur at the same time. Primary hyperparathyroidism is a diagnosis which must be remembered in women after the menopause.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2000;22(2):113-116
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032000000200009
Takayasu's arteritis is an idiopathic occlusive inflammation of the aorta and its major branches. The disease shows a striking predilection for young women and thus is occasionally associated with pregnancy. The authors describe a case of a pregnant patient with Takayasu's arteritis. The pregnancy was accompanied by a multidisciplinary group in a satisfactory way. There was only one hospitalization due to an exacerbation of the symptoms during the 32nd week of gestation, controlled by medical treatment. A vaginal delivery occurred at 37 weeks. A live infant weighing 2,750 g was delivered and the patient had an uncomplicated course.
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Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2005;27(5):283-288
DOI 10.1590/S0100-72032005000500009
Desmoid tumors are neoplasms of the conjunctive tissue that are characterized by exclusive locoregional growth, frequent recurrence and minimal metastatic potential. They mainly affect individuals with familial adenomatous polyposis of the colon, and rarely occur isolated. The single form of this neoplasm most frequently appears in women of reproductive age, and during pregnancy. A case of a desmoid tumor of large proportions located in the abdominal wall is described. It appeared at the 17th week of pregnancy in a woman without any history of familial adenomatous polyposis. The neoplasm was totally extirpated, with the use of a polypropylene prosthesis for reconstitution of the abdominal wall. One year after the surgery, the patient continues to be well, while using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of relapses.