Overbite commonly refers to a lower jaw being too far behind the upper jaw (retrognathia) or a misalignment of the teeth. Medically the term refers to the extent of vertical […]
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Fryns syndrome
Fryns syndrome is an autosomal recessive multiple congenital anomaly syndrome that is usually lethal in the neonatal period. Fryns (1987) reviewed the syndrome.
Irregular menstruation
Irregular menstruation is a menstrual disorder whose manifestations include irregular cycle lengths as well as metrorrhagia (vaginal bleeding between expected periods).
Parinaud’s oculoglandular syndrome
Parinaud’s oculoglandular syndrome is the combination of granulomatous conjunctivitis in one eye and swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear on the same side. Most cases are caused by […]
Parkes Weber syndrome
Parkes Weber Syndrome (PWS) is an uncommon congenital vascular malformation (CVM) similar to Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome but has its own distinct conditions. It was first described in 1907 by British dermatologist […]
Combined small-cell lung carcinoma
Combined small cell lung carcinoma (or c-SCLC and rarely rendered as small-cell lung carcinoma) is a form of multiphasic lung cancer that is diagnosed by a pathologist when a malignant […]
Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus
Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus (BNSM) is the occurrence of myoclonus (jerky movements) during sleep. It is not associated with seizures.
Substance-induced psychosis
Substance-induced psychosis (commonly known as Toxic psychosis) is a form of substance-related disorder where psychosis can be attributed to substance use. It is a psychosis that results from the poisonous […]
Hennekam syndrome
Hennekam syndrome also known as Hennekam lymphangiectasia–lymphedema syndrome and intestinal lymphagiectasia–lymphedema–mental retardation syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder consisting of intestinal lymphangiectasia facial anomalies peripheral lymphedema and mild to moderate […]
Congenital hypertrophy of the lateral fold of the hallux
Congenital hypertrophy of the lateral fold of the hallux is a rare cutaneous condition of unknown pathology that present to newborns. The condition was first described by Martinet et al. […]