Gall Bladder Cancer
About Gall Bladder Cancer Gall bladder cancer is rare. Just under 1000 people are diagnosed with it in the UK each year. It is rare in people under 50 and is most common in people over 75. It is more common in women than men. We hope this information answers your questions. If you have […]
What Is Binder Syndrome?
About Binder Syndrome Binder syndrome is a rare congenital disease affecting the face. Also called nasomaxillary hypoplasia or maxilla-facial dysplasia, the condition results in undergrowth of the central face and may include elements of the nose and upper jaw. The primary physical characteristic of Binder Syndrome is a flat, underdeveloped midface (midfacial hypoplasia) and flattened […]
What Is Bilirubin Encephalopathy?
About Bilirubin Encephalopathy Causes. Expand Section. Bilirubin encephalopathy (BE) is caused by very high levels of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is created as the body gets rid of old red blood cells. High levels of bilirubin in the body can cause the skin to look yellow (jaundice), The toxic effects of bilirubin […]
Female Groin Body Odor
Female Body Odor Bad odors in the groin may not always be noticeable in social settings as this area is covered but can have an impact on more intimate relations. It can be embarrassing and even detract partners apart from having a social impact when it is very prominent. Understanding the causes of groin odor […]
What Is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)?
About Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a progressive disease of the liver caused by a buildup of bile within the liver (cholestasis) that results in damage to the small bile ducts that drain bile from the liver. Over time, this pressure build-up destroys the bile ducts leading to liver cell damage. […]
Bilateral Temporal Lobe Hyperintensity (BTH)?
About Bilateral Temporal Lobe Hyperintensity (BTH) & Bilateral Temporal Lobe Disorder Bilateral temporal lobe hyperintensity (BTH) is a commonly encountered MRI finding in a wide spectrum of clinical conditions and often poses a diagnostic challenge to the radiologist. The purpose of this paper is to elucidate several diseases that manifest as BTH on MRI, based […]
What Foods are Best for the heart Health?
Top 15 Best Food For Heart Health Heart disease is still the number one killer in the United States. In this Spotlight, we outline 16 foods that, when consumed as part of a well-rounded diet, might help to keep your heart healthy. There are many things you can do to help keep your heart […]
What is Eye Cancer – Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
About Eye Cancer Eye cancer starts in the cells in or around the eye. A cancerous (malignant) tumour is a group of cancer cells that can grow into and destroy nearby tissue. It can also spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The eye is the organ that lets you see. The eyeball is […]
Bilateral Right Sidedness Sequence
About Right Sidedness Sequence Right atrial isomerism is a severe complex congenital heart defect resulting from embryonic disruption of proper left-right axis determination. RAI is usually characterized by complete atrioventricular septal defect with a common atrium and univentricular AV connection, total anomalous pulmonary drainage, and transposition or malposition of the great arteries. Affected individuals present […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant. PCOS also causes hair growth on the face and body, and […]
Ewing Family of Tumors
Ewing Family of Tumors Ewing Family of Tumors encompasses osseous and extraosseous Ewing sarcoma, peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor, and Askin tumor and is a prime example of how cytogenetic and genetic data have influenced histologic classification. EFT occurs most often in the second decade of life but may occur in both young children and adults. […]
Esophagus Cancer
About Esophagus Cancer Overview The esophagus is a hollow muscular tube that’s responsible for moving food from the throat to the stomach. Esophageal cancer can occur when a malignant tumor forms in the lining of the esophagus. As the tumor grows, it can affect the deep tissues and muscle of the esophagus. A tumor can […]