Spondylocostal dysostosis is a rare heritable axial skeleton growth disorder. It is characterized by widespread and sometimes severe malformations of the vertebral column and ribs shortened thorax and moderate to […]
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Colorectal polyp
A colorectal polyp is a polyp (fleshy growth) occurring on the lining of the colon or rectum. Untreated colorectal polyps can develop into colorectal cancer.Colorectal polyps are often classified by […]
Lymphoblastic lymphoma
Lymphoblastic lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma a result of abnormal adaptive immune cells typically T-cells. It usually occurs in children.
Obstructive uropathy
Obstructive uropathy is a structural or functional hindrance of normal urine flow sometimes leading to renal dysfunction (obstructive nephropathy).It is a very broad term and does not imply a location […]
Immune disorder
An immune disorder is a dysfunction of the immune system. These disorders can be characterized in several different ways: By the component(s) of the immune system affected By whether the […]
Pneumopericardium
Pneumopericardium is a medical condition where air enters the pericardial cavity. This condition has been recognized in preterm neonates in which it is associated with severe lung pathology after vigorous […]
Cervical polyp
A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumour on the surface of the cervical canal. They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show no symptoms. Treatment consists […]
Ulnar neuropathy
Ulnar neuropathy is a disorder involving the ulnar nerve. Ulnar neuropathy may be caused by entrapment of the ulnar nerve at the elbow or wrist with resultant numbness and tingling […]
Hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy
Hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy (HNA) is a neuralgic disorder that is characterized by nerve damage and muscle atrophy preceded by severe pain. It is caused by a mutation in the SEPT9 […]
Cyanide poisoning
Cyanide poisoning occurs when a living organism is exposed to a compound that produces cyanide ions (CN−) when dissolved in water. Common poisonous cyanide compounds include hydrogen cyanide gas and […]