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A rare case of hyperandrogenism: bilateral Leydig cell tumor of the ovary.
Marcelino, M; Nobre, Ema; Conceição, J; Lopes, L; Vilar, H; França Martins, M; Carvalho, A; André, S; Horta, A; De Castro, J JácomeThe androgen-secreting tumors constitute fewer than 1% of ovarian tumors. Leydig cell tumor is one of the most common of this type of lesion and it is usually benign, small and unilateral.A 67 year old woman was referred to the Endocrine clinic due to hirsutism (score 22 Ferriman-Gallwey) and male type alopecia with 3 years of evolution and progressive worsening. Biochemically she had high levels of serum testo...
Hyperthyroidism in a hospital environment: 5-year evaluation.
Vilar, Helena; Nobre, E Lacerda; Jorge, Z; Lopes, C; André, S; Salgado, L; Macedo, A; De Castro, J JácomeThyroid diseases are an area of particular interest to this Department, constituting 30% of the 3561 patients observed over the last 5 years (when group consultations were set up and outpatient data computerised).To determine the prevalence and aetiologies of Hyperthyroidism (HT) in outpatient clinic and characterise diagnostic and therapy practice.All files of patients diagnosed with HT treated in the departme...
Obesity and quality of life.
Da Silva, M Paes; Jorge, Z; Domingues, A; Nobre, E Lacerda; Chambel, P; De Castro, J JácomeObesity is considered one of the most relevant health problems of modern societies, as it constitutes a predominant risk factor in the development of various other diseases. The negative impact of obesity on the quality of life of individuals has been the subject of diverse research. The results of a test carried out at Gothenburg University in Sweden suggest that severe obesity is a debilitating factor both fo...
Hyperthyroidism and pregnancy.
De Castro, J Jácome; Borges, FátimaThe authors describe most common hyperthyroidism aetiologies that occur during pregnancy and also the immunity changes that define Graves' disease and the immunity tolerance associated to pregnancy. They also refer the clinical picture, laboratorial diagnosis and the treatment to be carried out. Medical treatment is mostly based on anti-thyroid drugs. Their characteristics and use during pregnancy are discussed...
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