Nezelof syndrome (also known as Thymic dysplasia with normal immunoglobulins) is an autosomal recessive congenital immunodeficiency condition due to underdevelopment of the thymus. An association with CD44 has been proposed.The […]
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Combined immunodeficiencies
Combined immunodeficiencies (or combined immunity deficiency) are immunodeficiency disorders that involve multiple components of the immune system including both humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity.This category includes conditions such as bare […]
Extrapyramidal symptoms
The extrapyramidal system can be affected in a number of ways which are revealed in a range of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) also known as extrapyramidal side-effects (EPSE) such as akinesia […]
Fibroepithelial neoplasms
Fibroepithelial neoplasms (or tumors) are biphasic tumors. This means they consist of epithelial tissue and stromal or mesenchymal tissue. They may be benign or malignant.Examples include: Brenner tumor of the […]
Neuroendocrine tumor
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. Many are benign while some are malignant.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) is a malignant (cancerous) neural crest tumor. It is a rare tumor usually occurring in children and young adults under 25 years of age. The overall […]
Transfusion-associated graft versus host disease
Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GvHD) is a rare complication of blood transfusion in which the donor T lymphocytes mount an immune response against the recipient’s lymphoid tissue. Donor lymphocytes are usually […]
Primary central nervous system lymphoma
A primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) also known as microglioma and primary brain lymphoma is a primary intracranial tumor appearing mostly in patients with severe immunosuppression (typically patients with […]
AIDS-related complex
AIDS-related complex or ARC was introduced after discovery of the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) when the medical community became aware of the inherent difficulties associated with treating patients suffering from […]
Mixed connective tissue disease
In medicine mixed connective tissue disease (also known as Sharp’s syndrome) commonly abbreviated as MCTD is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s defense system attacks itself. It was characterized […]