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Gestational gigantomastia (GG) is a disease defined by rapid and disproportionate breast enlargement in pregnancy. Its complications may lead to emergency mastectomy or induced miscarriage. We present a case report in which pregnancy had a favorable evolution after the surgical intervention of the breasts.
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Rabdomiossarcoma é o sarcoma de partes moles, mais comum na infância, portanto de rara ocorrência em adultos e localiza-se no trato genital feminino. Entre seus subtipos, destaca-se como mais freqüente o embrionário. Representa um tumor agressivo, de difícil diagnóstico e tratamento envolvendo excisão cirúrgica, radioterapia e quimioterapia. Os autores apresentam um caso de rabdomiossarcoma embrionário localizado em vagina, enfatizando os aspectos relevantes sobre o tema.
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of childhood, although it is rare in adults and in the female genital tract. Among its subtypes, embryonal distinguish as the most frequent one. It represents an aggressive tumor, with difficult diagnostic and its treatment includes surgical excision, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The authors present a case of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma localized in vagina, emphasizing relevant aspects about the topic.
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Vaginal Neoplasms , Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal , Rhabdomyosarcoma , Sarcoma , Vagina , Immunohistochemistry , Drug Therapy , Genitalia, Female , NeoplasmsABSTRACT
O mesotelioma é tumor raro, freqüentemente relacionado à exposição ao asbesto. Representa um desafio diagnóstico e terapêutico devido à sua raridade e agressividade. Os autores apresentam relato de caso de mesotelioma maligno peritoneal, enfocando aspectos relevantes da literatura atual sobre o tema.
Mesothelioma is a rare tumor which is often related to asbestos exposure. It represents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and aggressiveness. The authors present a case report of malignant peritoneal emphasizing relevant aspects of current literature about the topic.