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- Lipschütz ulcer: a diagnosis to remember in acute genital ulceration in adolescentsSampaio, Margarida Camanho de; Martins, Cátia; Pereira, Patrícia; Hipólito, Elsa; Flores, Maria ManuelLipschütz ulcer (LU) is a rare cause of acute genital ulceration, usually in a mirror pattern, that mainly affects adolescents without previous sexual contact. The aetiology is unclear, but infectious and idiopathic causes have been associated with its onset. LU can cause significant pain but is self-limited and typically resolves within two to six weeks. A case report of a 12-year-old girl with LU is presented, who was initially misdiagnosed with genital herpes. After excluding other causes of genital ulceration, she was ultimately diagnosed with LU and treated with symptomatic medication for pain control and healing optimization.. The patient fully recovered after five weeks and remained asymptomatic after one year.LU is a rare cause of vaginal ulceration in non-sexually active adolescents that can be easily overlooked in the differential diagnosis. The disease is self-limited, but in some cases may require hospitalization for pain management.
- Pediatric bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis – Case reportPublication . Lomba, Andreia; Ferraz, Ana; Silva, Sónia Regina; Flores, Maria Manuel; Alcina, SaraivaChildren are more susceptible than adults to development of tuberculosis after exposure to active disease, hence screening and chemoprophylaxis are particularly important. Although Portugal is considered to have a low burden of tuberculosis, educating the population on the importance of screening and treatment is vital to decrease the number of cases. Herein is reported the case of an 11-year-old girl with previous contact with active tuberculosis who was lost to follow-up and later diagnosed with bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis.