Klinefelter syndrome - Overview
Klinefelter syndrome is the presence of an extra X chromosome in a male. Klinefelter syndrome results in males who have at least one extra X chromosome. Usually, this occurs as a result of one extra X (written as XXY). Klinefelter syndrome is ... [... more]
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Actinic keratosis - Overview
Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes - keratosis; Keratosis - actinic (solar) Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin growth usually caused by sun exposure. Actinic keratosis occurs most commonly in fair skin, especially in the elderly and ... [... more]
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Acute kidney failure - Overview
Kidney failure; Renal failure; Renal failure - acute; ARF; Kidney injury - acute Acute (sudden) kidney failure is the sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine without losing electrolytes. There are many ... [... more]
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Renal cell carcinoma - Overview
Renal cancer; Kidney cancer; Hypernephroma; Adenocarcinoma of renal cells; Cancer - kidney Renal cell carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer in which the cancerous cells are found in the lining of very small tubes (tubules) in the kidney. Renal ... [... more]
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Polycystic kidney disease - Overview
Cysts - kidneys; Kidney - polycystic; Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease; ADPKD Polycystic kidney disease is a kidney disorder passed down through families in which multiple cysts form on the kidneys, causing them to become ... [... more]
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome - Overview
Korsakoff psychosis; Alcoholic encephalopathy; Encephalopathy - alcoholic; Wernicke's disease Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency. Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are believed to be two ... [... more]
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Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Overview
Alcoholic ketoacidosis is the build up of ketones in the blood. Ketones are a type of acid that form when the body breaks down fat for energy. Alcoholic ketoacidosis is caused by alcohol use, usually excessive. Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Overview, ... [... more]
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome - Overview
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome; KTS; Angio-osteohypertrophy; Nevus varicosus osteohypertrophicus syndrome; Hemangiectasia hypertrophicans; Nevus verucosus hypertrophicans Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a group of findings consisting of: Most ... [... more]
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Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLS) - Overview
Lipofuscinoses; Batten disease; Jansky-Bielschowsky; Kufs' disease; Spielmeyer-Vogt Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLS) refers to a group of rare, inherited disorders of the nerve cells. NCLS is a type of neurodegenerative disorder. It involves ... [... more]
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Seborrheic keratosis - Overview
Benign skin tumors - keratosis; Keratosis - seborrheic; Senile keratosis Seborrheic keratosis is the presence of benign wart-like growths on the surface of the skin. Seborrheic keratosis is a benign form of skin tumor. The origin is unknown. It ... [... more]
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Schistosomiasis - Overview
Schistosomiasis is an infection caused by one of the five species of the parasite Schistosoma. Schistosoma infections are contracted through contact with contaminated water. The parasite in its infective stages is called a cercaria. It swims ... [... more]
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Brachial palsy in newborns - Overview
Brachial palsy is a loss of movement or weakness of the arm caused by damage to the collection of nerves around the shoulder. This bundle of nerves is called the brachial plexus. Brachial nerve injuries can occur during a difficult delivery. For ... [... more]
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