Congenital adrenal hyperplasia - Overview
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia refers to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal gland. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia can affect both boys and girls. People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme needed by the adrenal gland to ... [... more]
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Cri du chat syndrome - Overview
Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome; 5p minus syndrome; Cat cry syndrome Cri du chat syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from missing a piece of chromosome number 5. The syndromeâ ' s name is based on the infantâ ' s cry, which is ... [... more]
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Cystitis - noninfectious - Overview
Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute Noninfectious cystitis is irritation of the bladder that is not caused by a urinary tract infection. Noninfectious cystitis is most common in women of ... [... more]
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Ectopic pregnancy - Overview
An ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). The baby cannot survive. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the baby starts to develop outside the womb (uterus). The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy is ... [... more]
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Cranial mononeuropathy VI - Overview
Cranial mononeuropathy VI is a nerve disorder that causes people to see two of the same image (double vision). Cranial mononeuropathy VI is damage to the sixth cranial (skull) nerve. This nerve, also called the abducens nerve, helps control eye ... [... more]
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Abortion - complete - Overview
A complete abortion is an abortion (induced or spontaneous) in which the entire fetus and placenta have passed out of the uterus before the 20th week of pregnancy. Abortion - complete - Overview, A complete abortion is an abortion (induced or ... [... more]
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Brain abscess - Overview
A brain abscess is a collection of immune cells, pus, and other material in the brain, usually from a bacterial or fungal infection. Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. Swelling and irritation ... [... more]
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Skin abscess - Overview
A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin. Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial ... [... more]
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Corneal ulcers and infections - Overview
Bacterial keratitis; Fungal keratitis; Acanthamoeba keratitis; Herpes simplex keratitis The cornea is the transparent area at the front of the eyeball. A corneal ulcer is an erosion or open sore in the outer layer of the cornea. It is associated ... [... more]
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Silicosis - Overview
Acute silicosis; Chronic silicosis; Accelerated silicosis; Progressive massive fibrosis; Conglomerate silicosis Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Silica is a common, naturally-occurring crystal. It is found in ... [... more]
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Acne - Overview
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, ... [... more]
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Acoustic neuroma - Overview
Vestibular schwannoma; Tumor - acoustic; Cerebellopontine angle tumor; Angle tumor An acoustic neuroma is a noncancerous (benign), often slow-growing tumor of the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. These tumors are thought to occur when ... [... more]
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