Patterson syndrome also called pseudoleprechaunism is an extremely rare syndrome first mistaken as Donohue Syndrome (also known as Leprechaunism). It is named for Dr. Joseph Hanan Patterson. It was described […]
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Chignon (medical term)
A chignon is a temporary swelling left on an infant’s head after a ventouse suction cap has been used to deliver him or her. It is not a sign of […]
Blind loop syndrome
Blind loop syndrome also known as Stagnant loop syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when the intestine is obstructed slowing or stopping the progress of digested food and thus […]
Middle back pain
Upper back pain also called middle back pain or thoracic back pain is back pain that is felt in the region of the thoracic vertebrae which are between the bottom […]
Meningoencephalitis
Meningoencephalitis (/mɛˌnɪŋɡɵ.ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɨs/; from Greek: meninges- membranes; enkephalos brain; and -itis inflammation) is a medical condition that simultaneously resembles both meningitis which is an infection or inflammation of the meninges and […]
Rib fracture
A rib fracture is a break or fracture in one or more of the bones making up the rib cage.The first rib is rarely fractured because of its protected position […]
Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical.The following types of diaphragmatic hernia […]
Primary effusion lymphoma
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a B-cell lymphoma.
Post-concussion syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome also known as postconcussive syndrome or PCS is a set of symptoms that may continue for weeks months or occasionally a year or more after a concussion – […]
Dysacusis
Dysacusis is a hearing impairment characterized by difficulty in processing details of sound due to distortion in frequency or intensity but not primarily a loss of the ability to perceive […]