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Ovarian Cystadenocarcinoma Symptoms, Causes, Prognosis, Treatment

The most common kind of ovarian epithelial tumor is called an ovarian serous tumor, and the malignant form of this tumor is called ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma. It is the type of ovarian cancer that occurs the most frequently. Although the terms low-grade and high-grade serous carcinoma are often used interchangeably, the two tumor types are...

Patellar Clunk Syndrome Symptoms, Cause, Diagnosis, Treatment

Patellar clunk syndrome is a relatively unusual postoperative complication of resurfaced patella total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is found that this problem happens more often with the posteriorly stabilized total knee replacement. Patellar Clunk Syndrome is caused by a fibrous nodule at the proximal patella and distal quadriceps tendon. With flexion, this nodule slides into the...

Jejunoileitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

The Gastrointestinal tract becomes inflamed as a result of Crohn's disease. The first section of the large intestine and small intestine are most commonly affected, however, the entire gastrointestinal tract is at risk. Jejunoileitis is a kind of Crohn's disease that produces jejunal inflammation and is located in the upper half of the small intestine....

Randall’s Plaque Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Plaque is the French term for "plate," which is relevant because lesions frequently resemble small (dirty) plates. Randall plaques are subepithelial calcifications of the renal papilla that are 2 mm in their largest diameter. They are thought to be a risk factor for the development of renal stones because they serve as a foundation for...

Catathrenia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Catathrenia is a medical name for groaning when sleeping. People with this condition groan long and sometimes loudly when they breathe out. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and deep sleep are the most common times for this to take place. Catathrenia is increasingly categorized as a sleep-related respiratory disorder, like sleep apnea. Catathrenia is not linked...

Hypoferritinemia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

The protein ferritin acts as a storage facility for iron, only releasing it when the body requires it. Ferritin is usually found in the cells of the body, and only a very small amount travels through the bloodstream. Ferritin is kept in reserve in the cells of the body until it is required for the...

Bifenthrin vs Permethrin Mechanism, Efficacy, Safety, Uses

As an insecticide, bifenthrin is a manufactured compound that is derived from pyrethrins, which are naturally present in extracts of chrysanthemum flowers. Bifenthrin is toxic to neurons and goes after their voltage-gated sodium channels. It is widely used in both agricultural and urban settings because of its low toxicity to mammals. Unfortunately, bifenthrin is extremely...

Gemistocytic Astrocytoma Grade 2, Grade 3, & Grade 4

Numerous cells comprise the brain, including neurons, which make up the brain's electrical circuitry, as well as astrocytes that support and structure neurons to function effectively. Adults are more likely to develop astrocytomas than any other type of brain tumor. These tumors are the most common kind of brain tumor because they arise from astrocytes.Before...

Crocodile Shagreen Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Crocodile shagreen is distinguished by polygonal stromal opacities that are grayish-white and separated by comparatively clear gaps. Lesions of this type typically involve the anterior stroma, commonly known as the anterior crocodile shagreen. They are also detected posteriorly.Polygonal greyish-white corneal opacities are separated by rather clear intervals and mostly found in the stroma, sometimes close to Descemet's...

Buerger’s Test Steps, Positive, Negative, Normal Findings

Leo Buerger published Buerger's exercises known as Buerger-Allen exercises (BAE) were first published in 1924. Arthur Allen later modified them to make a low-cost effective, and low-risk postural treatment option for individuals with chronic arterial dysfunction. No standard test exists for Buerger's test because there are numerous changes to the test, including time limits and...