Breath-holding spells are the occurrence of episodic apnea in children possibly associated with loss of consciousness and changes in postural tone. Breath-holding spells occur in approximately 5% of the population […]
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Herpetic whitlow
A herpetic whitlow is a lesion (whitlow) on a finger or thumb caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a painful infection that typically affects the fingers or thumbs. […]
Melanosis
Melanosis is a form of hyperpigmentation associated with increased melanin.It can also refer to: Melanism Ocular melanosis Smoker’s melanosis Oral melanosis Riehl melanosis↑
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis or pulmonitis is a general term that refers to inflammation of lung tissue.Many factors can cause pneumonitis including breathing in animal dander aspiration (inhaling small food particles or vomit […]
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (also known as Pheochromocytoma and amyloid producing medullary thyroid carcinoma PTC syndrome and Sipple syndrome) is a group of medical disorders associated with tumors of […]
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1 syndrome) or Wermer’s syndrome is part of a group of disorders that affect the endocrine system through development neoplastic lesions in pituitary parathyroid gland […]
Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia Strudwick type
Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia Strudwick type is an inherited disorder of bone growth that results in dwarfism characteristic skeletal abnormalities and problems with vision. The name of the condition indicates that it […]
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (abbreviated to SED more often than SDC) is a rare disorder of bone growth that results in dwarfism characteristic skeletal abnormalities and occasionally problems with vision and […]
Otospondylomegaepiphyseal dysplasia
Otospondylomegaepiphyseal dysplasia (OSMED) is an autosomal recessive disorder of bone growth that results in skeletal abnormalities severe hearing loss and distinctive facial features. The name of the condition indicates that […]
Kniest dysplasia
Kniest dysplasia is an uncommon inherited disorder of bone growth. The condition is characterized by dwarfism enlarged joints and other skeletal abnormalities and problems with vision and hearing. Kniest dysplasia […]