Biliary colic is the term used to describe a type of pain related to the gallbladder that occurs when a gallstone transiently obstructs the cystic duct and the gallbladder contracts. […]
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Accessory spleen
An accessory spleen (supernumerary spleen splenule or splenunculus) is a small nodule of splenic tissue found apart from the main body of the spleen. Accessory spleens are found in approximately […]
Estrogen insensitivity syndrome
The estrogen insensitivity syndrome (EIS) or estrogen resistance is a form of congenital estrogen deficiency caused by a defective estrogen receptor (ER). Thus estrogens cannot be recognized and initiate their […]
Raine syndrome
Raine syndrome (RNS) also called osteosclerotic bone dysplasia is a rare autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by craniofacial anomalies including microcephaly noticeably low set ears osteroclerosis a cleft palate gum […]
Rapadilino syndrome
Rapadilino syndrome is an autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by radial and patellar aplasia short stature arched or cleft palate limb malformation and dislocated joints. It is more prevalent in […]
Metaphyseal dysplasia
Metaphyseal dysplasia also known as Pyle’s disease Pyle’s syndrome Pyle-Cohn syndrome and Bakwin-Krida syndrome is a rare disease in which the outer part of the shafts of long bones is […]
Properdin deficiency
Properdin deficiency is a rare X-linked disease in which properdin an important complement factor is deficient. Affected individuals are susceptible to fulminant meningococcal disease.
Pancreatoblastoma
Pancreatoblastoma is a rare tumor of the pancreas.It occurs mainly in childhood and has a relatively good prognosis.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) is a syndrome characterized by headache confusion seizures and visual loss. It may occur due to a […]
Juvenile polyposis syndrome
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a syndrome characterized by the appearance of multiple juvenile polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. Polyps are abnormal growths arising from a mucous membrane. These usually begin […]