Case for diagnosis. Verrucous plaque on the pubic region

Abstract Muir-Torre syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant genodermatosis, characterized by sebaceous neoplasms and visceral carcinomas. The authors describe the case of a patient who, 16 years after the diagnosis of colon carcinoma, presented a verrucous plaque on the pubic region, histopathologically compatible with sebaceous adenoma. The need to investigate this syndrome is emphasized, especially in cases of sebaceous neoplasms located outside the head, face, and neck. Screening for neoplasms in these patients and their families is mandatory.

Case for diagnosis. Subcutaneous nodules in the plantar region

Abstract The authors report a case of mobile and painful nodules on the bilateral plantar surface of a female patient referred by the rheumatology service, where she was being followed-up for rheumatoid arthritis. A nodule excision was performed for differential diagnosis and symptom relief; the histopathological analysis was compatible with a rheumatoid nodule. Although rheumatoid nodules are a common manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis, exclusive plantar involvement is seldom described in the literature.

Clinical, endoscopic and manometric features of the primary motor disorders of the esophagus / Aspectos clínicos, manométricos e endoscópicos dos distúrbios motores primários do esôfago

BACKGROUND: Significant incidence, diagnostic difficulties, clinical relevance and therapeutic efficacy associated with the small number of publications on the primary esophageal motor disorders, motivated the present study. AIM: To determine the manometric prevalence of these disorders and correlate them to the endoscopic and clinical findings. METHODS: A retrospective study of 2614 patients, being 1529 (58.49%) women and 1085 (41.51%) men. From 299 manometric examinations diagnosed with primary esophageal motor disorder, were sought-clinical data (heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, odynophagia, non-cardiac chest pain, pharyngeal globe and extra-esophageal symptoms) and/or endoscopic (hiatal hernia, erosive esophagitis, food waste) that motivated the performance of manometry. RESULTS: Were found 49 cases of achalasia, 73 diffuse spasm, 89 nutcracker esophagus, 82 ineffective esophageal motility, and six lower esophageal sphincter hypertension. In relation to the correlations, it was observed that in 119 patients clinical conditions were associated with dysphagia, found in achalasia more than in other conditions; in relationship between endoscopic findings and clinical conditions there was no statistical significance between data. CONCLUSION: The clinical and endoscopic findings have little value in the characterization of the primary motor disorders of the esophagus, showing even more the need for manometry, particularly in the preoperative period of gastroesophageal reflux disease. .

RACIONAL: A incidência significante, a dificuldade diagnóstica, a relevância clínica e a eficácia terapêutica associada ao pequeno número de publicações sobre os distúrbios motores primários do esôfago, motivou a realização do presente estudo. OBJETIVO: Verificar a prevalência desses distúrbios em manometrias e relacioná-las aos achados endoscópicos e clínicos. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo de 2614 pacientes sendo 1529 (58,49%) do gênero feminino e 1085 (41,51%) do masculino. A partir de 299 exames manométricos com diagnóstico de distúrbio motor esofagiano primário, procuraram-se os dados clínicos (pirose, regurgitação, disfagia, odinofagia, dor torácica não cardíaca, globo faríngeo e sintomas extra-esofageanos) e/ou endoscópicos (hérnia de hiato, esofagite erosiva, resíduos alimentares) que motivaram a realização da manometria. RESULTADOS: Foram encontrados 49 casos de acalásia, 73 de espasmo difuso, 89 de esôfago em quebra-nozes, 82 de motilidade esofagiana ineficaz, e seis de esfíncter esofagiano inferior hipertensivo. Em relação às correlações, observou-se em 119 pacientes analisados que, na clínica associada às afecções, a disfagia foi mais encontrada na acalásia do que nas outras afecções; na relação entre os achados endoscópicos e as afecções não houve relevância estatística entre os dados. CONCLUSÃO: Os achados clínicos e endoscópicos têm pequeno valor na caracterização das doenças motoras primárias do esôfago, evidenciando ainda mais a necessidade da manometria, particularmente no pré-operatório da doença do refluxo gastroesofágico. .