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Neoplasia de células dendríticas plasmocitoides blásticas con respuesta inicial a quimioterapia y recaída en sistema nervioso central: caso clínico

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (1), 2017
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare, clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy that most commonly manifests as cutaneous lesions with or without bone marrow involvement and leukemic dissemination. The demonstration of tumor cells with the characteristic immunophenotype with ...

Boerhaave syndrome - case report

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Boerhaave syndrome consists of spontaneous longitudinal transmural rupture of the esophagus, usually in its distal part. It generally develops during or after persistent vomiting as a consequence of a sudden increase in intraluminal pressure in the esophagus. It is extremely rare in c...

Hemorragia digestiva e insuficiencia hepática aguda por leptospirosis: una entidad que no debemos olvidar

La leptospirosis es una enfermedad causada por la espiroqueta Leptospira. Se trata de una zoonosis de distribución mundial, con predominio en los trópicos. En España no es frecuente pero sí se observan casos en zonas más húmedas o con presencia de ríos, lagos o estanques, como son Cataluña, Andal...

Comorbidity between HTLV-1-associated adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia and verrucous carcinoma: a case report

Colomb. med; 48 (1), 2017
Abstract Background: Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma (ATLL) is classified as a peripheral CD4+ T-cell neoplasm caused by the human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1). Typical symptoms are associated with leukemic infiltration; however, atypical and exaggerated manifestations of verrucous carcinom...

Congenital Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a good prognosis disease?

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (5,supl.1), 2017
Abstract: Langerhans cell histiocytosis is rare and more frequent in children. The skin is affected in 50% of the cases and is the only site in 10%. Its course varies from self-limited and localized forms to severe multisystemic forms. Congenital cases are usually exclusively cutaneous and self-limited, ...

Diffuse cutaneous melanosis: rare complication of metastatic melanoma

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (5,supl.1), 2017
Abstract Diffuse cutaneous melanosis is a rare complication of metastatic melanoma related to a worse prognosis. There are few cases reported in the literature. Its pathogenesis has not been completely elucidated, although studies have suggested certain mechanisms for its occurrence. It is clinically man...

Oral manifestation of histoplasmosis on the palate

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (5,supl.1), 2017
Abstract This case report describes an uncommon manifestation of histoplasmosis on the soft palate. The importance of appropriate treatment and follow-up in complex cases is emphasized, especially in patients with chronic diseases. Oral lesions may occur as multiple, granular and painful ulcers, as well ...

Peritonitis bacteriana espontánea por Listeria monocytogenes en un paciente con cirrosis hepática: reporte de un caso

Gastroenterol. latinoam; 28 (2), 2017
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a frequent and severe complication in cirrhotic patients. Listeria monocytogenes is a rare cause of SBP, which should be suspected in individuals with impaired immunity such as advanced liver disease and inadequate response to standard antibiotic therapy. We rep...

Enfermedad peroxisomal, condrodisplasia rizomelica punctata tipo 1: reporte de caso

Rev. chil. pediatr; 88 (4), 2017
Introducción: Las enfermedades peroxisomales son un grupo de trastornos monogénicos que incluyen desórdenes en la biogénesis del peroxisoma o deficiencias enzimáticas. La Condrodisplasia Rizomélica Punctata Tipo 1 (RCDP1) pertenece al primer grupo, es autosómica recesiva originada por mutaciones d...