Vitreomacular adhesion (VMA) is a human medical condition where the vitreous gel (or simply vitreous) of the human eye adheres to the retina in an abnormally strong manner. As the […]
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Krukenberg’s spindle
Krukenberg’s spindle is the name given to the pattern formed on the inner surface of the cornea by pigmented iris cells which are deposited as a result of the currents […]
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma abbreviated SNUC is a rare aggressive type of cancer that arises from epithelium of the nose or sinuses.
Gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor
A gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor is a neuroectodermal tumor that appears in the gastrointestinal system.
SACRAL syndrome
SACRAL syndrome is a congenital condition characterized by spinal dysraphism anogenital cutaneous renal and urologic anomalies associated with an angioma of lumbosacral localization.
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) is a collection of air outside of the normal air passages in the body and instead is found inside the connective tissue of the peribronchovascular sheaths […]
Thyroid lymphoma
Thyroid lymphoma is a rare malignant tumor constituting 1% to 2% of all thyroid malignancies and less than 2% of lymphomas. Thyroid lymphomas are classified as non–Hodgkin’s B-cell lymphomas in […]
Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome
Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome is a rare autosomal X-linked recessive genetic condition characterized by a prolapse of the bicuspid valve progressive kidney failure congenital lymphedema hypoparathyroidism and very short end […]
Ornithine aminotransferase deficiency
Ornithine aminotransferase deficiency (also known as gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina) is an inborn error of ornithine metabolism caused by decreased activity of the enzyme ornithine aminotransferase. Biochemically […]
Adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome
Adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome is a provisional name for a newly diagnosed immunodeficiency illness. The name is proposed in the first public study to identify the syndrome. It appears to be […]