TEN Syndrome
What is TEN? Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN syndrome) is a life-threatening skin condition that can cause acute skin failure. There is blistering and peeling of large areas (at least 30%…
What is TEN? Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN syndrome) is a life-threatening skin condition that can cause acute skin failure. There is blistering and peeling of large areas (at least 30%…
What is Cloves Syndrome? CLOVES Syndrome is an acronym for Congenital, Lipomatous, Overgrowth, Vascular Malformations, Epidermal Nevi, and Spinal/Skeletal Anomalies and/or Scoliosis. Saap et al. and Alomari recognized the syndrome…
Blue man syndrome Blue man syndrome (argyria or argyrosis) is a rare skin condition induced by prolonged exposure to silver chemical compounds or dust. The most noticeable sign of argyria is…
PTLD Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a lymphoma linked with the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) that can complicate transplantation, especially when initial EBV infection arises after transplantation. Risk factors This predominantly…
Overview Arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD) is characterized by a thickening and hardness of the coronary artery walls. Atherosclerosis (a type of arteriosclerosis) is a potentially fatal disorder in which arteries…
What is furanculosis? Boils, also known as furuncles, are serious infections of the hair follicles and surrounding tissue that cause painful, red, pus-filled swellings.Staph. aureus is the most common cause.…
Nausea, indigestion, and heartburn are common complaints I get everyday from my patients. People think something is wrong with their tummy. Maybe they have an ulcer in their stomach. But…
Acute interstitial nephritis Acute interstitial nephritis is characterized by interstitial inflammation and oedema. Left untreated this results in interstitial fibrosis. A definitive diagnosis is established by renal biopsy, which usually…
Prader-Willi syndrome Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes that encode all genetic materials. In trisomy 15 there is an extra chromosome in the 15th pair. This extra chromosome causes a…
Chagas disease is also known as South American Trypanosomiasis. It is caused by a protozoa named Trypanosoma cruzi. Chagas disease is endemic in South America where as in Africa we found…
Allergic rhinitis (runny nose) is the allergic reaction of the inner lining of the nose to some environmental substances. Different individuals are allergic to different substances. Some common allergens causing…
River blindness (onchocerciasis) is a filarial disease and the second most common cause of infective blindness in the world. It is caused by Onchocerca volvulus, microfilaria which is predominantly found…
Rotavirus is a common cause of acute watery diarrhea. It takes around 2 days to develop symptoms:Watery diarrheaVomitingNauseaFeverTummy painDehydrationLoss of appetiteLethargyWatery diarrhea can last for 3 to 8 days. Rotavirus…
What is MCL injury? The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inner edge of your knee. During sports activities, if your knee gets hit hard then your medial collateral…
OverviewMallet finger is a very common type of injury. It is also known as a baseball finger or drop finger. The reason behind it being called a baseball finger is…