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Erythema nodosum (EN) is an inflammatory condition characterised by inflammation of the fat cells under the skin resulting in tender red nodules or lumps that are usually seen on both […]

A carnosity is a medical condition defined by any abnormal fleshy excrescence or tuberosity. Carnosity comes from the word carnose which means a build up of flesh.

Retinoic acid syndrome (RAS) is a potentially life threatening complication observed in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML) and first thought to be specifically associated with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) […]

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a non-infectious pneumonia; specifically an inflammation of the bronchioles (bronchiolitis) and surrounding tissue in the lungs. It is often a complication of an existing […]

Hypervitaminosis D is a state of vitamin D toxicity. The normal range for blood concentration is 30.0 to 74.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).

Hypervitaminosis A refers to any number of a large amount of toxic effects from ingesting too much preformed Vitamin A. Symptoms may result from effects including but not limited to […]

Eosinophilic pneumonia (EP) is a disease in which a certain type of white blood cell called an eosinophil accumulates in the lung. These cells cause disruption of the normal air […]

Periodic paralysis (also known as Myoplegia paroxysmalis familiaris) is a group of rare genetic diseases that lead to weakness or paralysis (rarely death) from common triggers such as cold heat […]

Cervical incompetence is a medical condition in which a pregnant woman’s cervix begins to dilate (widen) and efface (thin) before her pregnancy has reached term. Definitions of cervical incompetence vary […]

Hyphema (or hyphaema see spelling differences) is blood in the front (anterior) chamber of the eye. It may appear as a reddish tinge or it may appear as a small […]