Definition Duodenal atresia refers to a malformation of the duodenum, the upper portion of the small intestine, which is usually present at birth. This results in a blockage that prevents any food or fluid from leaving the stomach, also known as a complete bowel obstruction or intestinal obstruction. This is …
Read More »Wilms Tumor – Causes, Diagnosis, and Complications.
What is Wilms Tumor? Wilms tumor is a rare kidney cancer that is highly treatable. Most kids with Wilms tumor survive and go on to live normal, healthy lives. Also known as nephroblastoma, Wilms tumor can affect both kidneys, but usually develops in just one. Doctors believe that the tumor …
Read More »Urinary Incontinence – Overview, Complications, and Treatment.
Overview Urinary incontinence (UI) is leaking of urine that you can’t control. Many American men and women suffer from urinary incontinence. We don’t know for sure exactly how many. That’s because many people do not tell anyone about their symptoms. They may be embarrassed, or they may think nothing can …
Read More »Pulmonary hypertension – Types, Causes and Treatment
Definition Pulmonary Hypertension is a term to describe a rare disease in which the blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary artery system) is higher than normal. The blood pressure that is measured on your arm by a cuff reflects systemic or your body’s blood pressure. Normal systemic blood pressure is …
Read More »Septic Shock – Description, Risk Factors, and Treatment.
What is Septic Shock? Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection. Any type of bacteria can cause the infection. Fungi such as candida and viruses can also be a cause, although this is rare. At first …
Read More »Pyoderma gangrenosum – Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Definition Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory neutrophilic dermatosis a group of conditions in which neutrophils (a type of white blood cells that protect us from infections) quickly react and infiltrate affected tissue often after some sort of abrasion or injury. PG usually begins as a small bump or …
Read More »Rhabdomyosarcoma – Pathophysiology, Staging, and Prognosis.
Introduction Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a type of soft tissue sarcoma (tumour). Fewer than 60 children are diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in the UK each year. Most of them are younger than 10 years old. It is more common in boys than girls. More children than ever are surviving childhood cancer. There …
Read More »Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Definition Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital malformation involving blood and lymph vessels and abnormal growth of soft and bone tissue. Typical symptoms include hemangiomas (abnormal benign growths on the skin consisting of masses of blood vessels) and varicose veins. Fused toes or fingers, or extra toes or fingers, …
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