List of articles in "Disease" category - Page 296

A gallop rhythm refers to a (usually abnormal) rhythm of the heart on auscultation. It includes three or four sounds thus resembling the sounds of a gallop.The normal heart rhythm […]

SCARF syndrome is a rare syndrome characterized by skeletal abnormalities cutis laxa craniostenosis ambiguous genitalia retardation and facial abnormalities. It shares some features with Lenz-Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism syndrome.

Pustulosis is highly inflammatory skin condition resulting in large fluid-filled blister-like areas – pustules. Pustulosis typically occurs on the palms of the hands and/or the soles of the feet. The […]

Hyperostosis is an excessive growth of bone. It may lead to exostosis. It occurs in many musculoskeletal disorders.

Mowat–Wilson syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that was clinically delineated by Dr. D. R. Mowat and Dr. M. J. Wilson in 1998.

Fazio–Londe disease also called progressive bulbar palsy of childhood is an inherited motor neuron disease found in children and young adults.Progressive bulbar palsy is characterized by progressive paralysis of muscles […]

Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) also known as Canale-Smith syndrome is a form of lymphoproliferative disorder (LPDs). It affects lymphocyte apoptosis. It is a RASopathy.It is a rare genetic disorder of […]

An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury to the knee seen most often in athletes. Non-contact tears and ruptures are the most common causes […]

A perforated eardrum or punctured eardrum is a rupture or perforation (hole) of the eardrum which can occur as a result of otitis media (ear infection) trauma (e.g. by trying […]

Vertebral artery dissection (abbreviated VAD often vertebral dissection) is a dissection (a flap-like tear) of the inner lining of the vertebral artery which is located in the neck and supplies […]