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Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1) is a tumor disorder that is caused by the mutation of a gene on chromosome 17 that is responsible for control of cell division. NF-1 causes […]

A hip fracture is a femoral fracture that occurs in the proximal end of the femur (the long bone running through the thigh) near the hip.The term hip fracture is […]

Endaural phenomena are sounds that are heard without any external acoustic stimulation. Endaural means in the ear. Phenomena include transient ringing in the ears (that sound like sine tones) white […]

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) previously known as nocturnal myoclonus is a sleep disorder where the patient moves limbs involuntarily during sleep and has symptoms or problems related to the […]

An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is a mass in the inner lining of the uterus. They may have a large flat base (sessile) or be attached to the uterus […]

‘Fuchs’ dystrophy (pronounced fooks-DIS-trə-fe) also known as Fuchs’ corneal endothelial dystrophy’ or FCED is a slowly progressing corneal dystrophy that usually affects both eyes and is slightly more common in […]

Psychomotor agitation is a series of unintentional and purposeless motions that stem from mental tension and anxiety of an individual. This includes pacing around a room wringing one’s hands pulling […]

Headaches can be attributed to many different substances. Some of these include alcohol NO carbon monoxide poisoning cocaine caffeine and monosodium glutamate. Chronic use of certain medications used to treat […]

The myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) previously myeloproliferative diseases (MPDs) are a group of diseases of the bone marrow in which excess cells are produced. They are related to and may evolve […]

Intermetamorphosis is a delusional misidentification syndrome related to agnosia. The main symptoms consist of patients believing that they can see others change into someone else in both external appearance and […]