What is Acute Appendicitis?
...as diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease Tumors of the appendix, although these are rare Intestinal worms, although this is uncommon Foreign bodies, such as fruit seed residue, although this...
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What is Thyroplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Nerve injury can be due to a number of causes, the most common of which is surgery, typically of the thyroid gland. It can also be caused by tumors, radiation...
What is Pulmonary Embolism?
...enter the bloodstream. This is known as tumor emboli Foreign substances, which may enter the bloodstream, often due to intravenous drug use Good to know: A blood clot that forms...
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
...inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammatory markers which may be detected by a blood test include: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) C-reactive protein (CRP)...
What is Paediatric Oncology Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...21 years old) who are suffering from cancer. Cancer is a disease that is characterized by the abnormal division of cells, which can form tumors and travel to various tissues...
What is Stem Cell Transplant: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...producing enough red blood cells) Germ cell tumors Some inherited and genetic diseases Aplastic anemia Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative syndromes The expected results are the recovery of...
What is Pelvic Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...able to improve fertility in women who have conditions that could potentially damage their reproductive organs. * **Reduced risk of cancer:** Surgery can often remove cancerous tumors, which can reduce...
What is Colorectal Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...below and who consider surgical procedure as one of their treatment options: Cancer (bowel, anal, or colon cancer) Pre-cancer (polyps or benign tumors and cysts) Crohn’s disease Anal fissure Inflammatory...
What is Secondary Syphilis?
...stage soft, rounded tumor-like areas of inflammation called gummas can also appear.[7] Secondary syphilis Secondary syphilis appears only after the symptoms of primary syphilis have passed, usually around two to...
What is Thoracentesis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the introduction of bacteria into the pleural cavity, and tumor spread over the tract of the needle. References: Broaddus C, Light RW. Pleural effusion. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus CV, Martin...