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M Matteucci

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Pheochromocytoma in dogs: 61 cases (1984-1995).

This report presents the clinical, laboratory, imaging, and pathologic findings in 61 dogs with pheochromocytoma by retrospective evaluation of medical records. Pheochromocytomas were diagnosed by histopathologic examination of tissue specimens in all dogs. Special stains (chromogranin A and synaptophysin) also were used to confirm the chromaffin cell origin of the tumors. Epidemiologic findings were in agreement with previous studies, indicating that pheochromocytomas affect middle-aged to older dogs with no apparent gender or breed predilection. The tumor was considered clinical in 21 dogs (34%), was responsible for abnormalities related to a space-occupying mass in 7 dogs (11%), and was an incidental finding in 35 dogs (57%). The hematologic and biochemical findings were nonspecific. Hypertension was detected in 10 of 23 (43%) dogs tested, but all hypertensive dogs had concurrent diseases that may have contributed to hypertension. Abdominal ultrasonography was the most commonly used imaging procedure, with a mass detected in the region of the adrenal glands in 20 of 40 (50%) dogs examined. In 4 of the 20 dogs (20%), invasion of the caudal vena cava was identified. Surgery was performed in 17 dogs (28%) with immediate death or euthanasia of 5 dogs. Survival after surgery ranged from 1 day to 3.25 years. Pheochromocytomas were locally invasive in 39% of affected dogs and produced metastases in 13% of the cases. Common sites for metastases included regional lymph nodes, liver, lung, kidney, spleen, and bone. A high frequency of concurrent neoplasia (54%), including endocrine neoplasia, was identified.

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[Lifestyle and drinking habits during pregnancy].

BACKGROUND: It has been reported that a high consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is correlated to fetal alcohol syndrome and other perinatal problems. Less is known about the effects linked to moderate and limited drinking during pregnancy. METHODS: A study was carried out in 140 pregnant women: the mean age was 33.05 +/- 5.22, whereas the gestational age was 28.56 +/- 12.1 weeks (range 5-42). Each woman was asked to compile a form giving personal details and details of psychosocial behaviour, a lifestyle questionnaire (CAGE) and a form entitled "How much do you drink" based on SQQ. RESULTS: 22.2% of women reported that they had drunk alcohol during the month prior to the interview. Of these, 15% had not altered their habits, 0.8% had increased their alcohol consumption and 6.4% had reduced it. Wine was the form of alcohol most frequently consumed. Only one woman was positive to the SQQ test, and only one pregnant woman was positive to CAGE. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that dietary behaviour was correct in the majority of cases.

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[Maternal smoking in pregnancy].

OBJECTIVE: In the last years has been a progressive increase of tabagism in the female sex. This study wanted to examine the influence of the pregnancy on voluntary practices and especially on smoking. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 140 women with a mean age of 33.05 years and with a mean gestational age of 28.56 weeks (range 5-42) were interviewed. Each one received a questionnaire about social and psychosocial status, a schedule about style of living (CAGE), a questionnaire "How much do you drink" (from SQQ) and a series of questions about smoking. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that the tabagism decreases in the greatest part of pregnant women, and them increases again after child birth. Pregnancy gets women both to finish and to decrease smoking apart from social status and any variant contemplated.

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