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Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) corresponds to a systemic malignant and multifocal disease with a distinct clinical course, most commonly associated with Human immunodeficiency (HIV). Case series study to describe the clinical forms and histopathological changes of cutaneous lesions in patients with Kaposi's sarcoma and HIV coinfection at reference university hospital in Amazon region, from 2014-2017. From 20 individuals, 95% were male, mostly composed of young adults (35.1 years). Time of serological diagnosis: 11.67months and a skin lesion time: 11.47months.

Lipomatous macrositrophy, also known as macrodactyly, is a rare congenital condition of overgrowth of bone structures. Its diagnosis requires a close relationship with clinical, histopathological and imaging data, in order to rule out other possible causes of macrodactyly, in addition to tumors and malformations. The present report describes a 31-year-old patient, with continuous growth of the 3rd and 4th fingers of the left hand, alleging nervous, motor changes and a strong influence on the biopsychosocial aspect.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability to obtain patency in enlarged foramina using manual files and Reciproc. For this, forty-five mesial and palatal roots of lower and upper molars, respectively, were sectioned, instrumented and filled with gutta percha and AH Plus cement.

Admitting the undeniable importance of the appropriate assistance in the Brazilian Unified Health System and using hypertension and diabetes mellitus as models, the objective of this study was to understand, from the perspective of the actors involved, the factors that interfere in the implementation of public policies and pointing out ways to implement programs and protocols in primary health care.

Introduction: Lymphangioma is a benign, hamartomatous, non-encapsulated growth malformation, consisting of an enlarged and cystic lymphatic system. Case report: Female, 36 years-old, melanoderma, complaining of “balls” on her tongue. In the anamnesis, she reported having noticed an injury on the tongue for about 08 months, asymptomatic, slow growth and bleeding to the trauma. In the intraoral examination, a lesion in the form of a papulomatous plaque sensitive to touch affecting the region of the lateral border of tongue, measuring approximately 2.3 cm x 3 cm in diameter.

Background: The child with autism spectrum disorders has problems with socialization and coexistence. The lack of knowledge about the problem and the difficulties that families and institutions face in dealing with inclusion do not help the development and coexistence in society. Inclusion is not simple, because it requires specialized and accessible care. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the perception of the mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders on the social support received, in order to promote a reflection on the guarantee of human rights.

Background: Valproate (VPA) which usually prescribed as its sodium salt, was approved for treatment of epilepsy either as monotherapy or in combination with other anticonvulsant drugs. It is also used in the treatment of a variety of neuropsychiatric illnesses. It was reported that it has sever toxic effects on different organs of body. Metformin is one of the most widely used oral antidiabetic drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Objetivo: Compreender as questões sociais e culturais envolvidas na gravidez na adolescência, identificar os fatores de risco e construir oficinas sobre desenvolvimento sexual. Material e Métodos: Foram realizados dois grupos focais com grávidas e mães adolescentes (14-17anos). Baseado nos dados dos grupos focais foi elaborado um questionário respondido por 210 alunos (sexto e nono ano) da escola local, que também participaram de oficinas sobre desenvolvimento sexual.

Introduction: Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease of hemoglobin, the most common in the world. Some sickle cell patients may have autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. The objectives of this study are to seek the correlation between immunological and inflammatory factors and osteoarticular manifestations and to make the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in sickle cell anemia.

Riverine populations of the Brazilian Amazon are considered invisible and vulnerable and their health conditions have been poorly studied. We analyzed the health of 138 children aged 0 to 9 years old living in and around the Caxiuanã National Forest, Melgaço municipality, Pará, Brazil. Anthropometric measurements, clinical examinations, and bioanthropological questionnaires were performed to compare to World Health Organization parameters. There was significant difference between boys and girls from 0 to 4 years old in Height for Age (p = 0.038), with slightly smaller boys.