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A pneumothorax (pneumo- + thorax; plural pneumothoraces) is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall. Like pleural effusion […]

Torticollis also known as wry neck or loxia is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal asymmetrical head or neck position which may be due to a variety of causes. […]

Thalassemia (British English: thalassaemia) are forms of inherited autosomal recessive blood disorders that originated in the Mediterranean region. In thalassemia the disorder is caused by the weakening and destruction of […]

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG; colloquially known as trench mouth) is a common non-contagious infection of the gums with sudden onset. The main features are painful bleeding gums and ulceration […]

Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord (from which the testicle is suspended) twists cutting off the testicle’s blood supply a condition called ischemia. The principal symptom is rapid onset […]

A teratoma is an encapsulated tumor with tissue or organ components resembling normal derivatives of more than one germ layer.

Renal failure (also kidney failure or renal insufficiency) is a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood. The two main forms are […]

Gastric distension is bloating of the stomach when air is pumped into it. This may be done when someone is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and blowing air into the mouth of […]

The term multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) encompasses several distinct syndromes featuring tumors of endocrine glands each with its own characteristic pattern. In some cases the tumors are malignant in others […]

A pheochromocytoma (from Greek phaios dark chroma color kytos cell -oma tumor) or phaeochromocytoma (PCC) is a neuroendocrine tumor of the medulla of the adrenal glands (originating in the chromaffin […]