Spondylosis is a term referring to degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints between the center of the spinal vertebrae and/or neural foramina. If this condition occurs in the zygapophysial joints it […]
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Spinal tumor
Spinal tumors are neoplasms located in the spinal cord. Extradural tumors are more common than intradural neoplasms.Depending on their location the spinal cord tumors can be: Extradural – outside the […]
Epidural hematoma
Epidural or extradural hematoma (haematoma) is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in which a buildup of blood occurs between the dura mater (the tough outer membrane of the […]
Darier’s disease
Darier’s disease (DAR) also known as Darier disease Darier–White disease Dyskeratosis follicularis and Keratosis follicularis is an autosomal dominant disorder discovered by French dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier. Darier’s is characterized by […]
Bitot’s spots
Bitot’s spots are the buildup of keratin debris located superficially in the conjunctiva which are oval triangular or irregular in shape. These spots are a sign of vitamin A deficiency […]
Linitis plastica
Linitis plastica also known as Brinton’s disease or leather bottle stomach is a morphological variant of diffuse (or infiltrating) stomach cancer.Causes of linitis plastica could be lye ingestion or metastatic […]
Cushing ulcer
A Cushing ulcer is a gastric ulcer produced by elevated intracranial pressure. It is also called von Rokitansky-Cushing syndrome. Apart from in the stomach it may also develop in the […]
Curling’s ulcer
Curling’s ulcer or a Curling ulcer is an acute peptic ulcer of the duodenum resulting as a complication from severe burns when reduced plasma volume leads to ischemia and cell […]
Plummer–Vinson syndrome
Plummer–Vinson syndrome (PVS) also called Paterson–Brown–Kelly syndrome or sideropenic dysphagia presents as a triad of postcricoid dysphagia esophageal webs and iron deficiency anemia. It most usually occurs in postmenopausal women.
Mallory–Weiss syndrome
Mallory–Weiss syndrome or gastro-esophageal laceration syndrome refers to bleeding from tears (a Mallory-Weiss tear) in the mucosa at the junction of the stomach and esophagus usually caused by severe alcoholism […]