Diseases Archive Page 12 of 24 Armando Hasudungan

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Armando Faigl September 11, 2016 No Comments

Overview Hepatocellular carcinoma (also known as hepatoma ) is a primary cancer arising from hepatocytes in predominantly cirrhotic liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading cause of death worldwide, and cirrhosis is…

Delivery (Labour) and Delivery Complications

Armando Faigl September 7, 2016 No Comments

Normal Labour Overview Labour is the period from the onset of regular uterine contractions until expulsion of the placenta. Labour can be either: Labour can be a “true” labour or…

Pregnancy (not a disease)

Armando Faigl September 6, 2016 No Comments

Overview Physiological Changes in Pregnancy Uterus, Vagina and Breast Physiology changes Uterus (Cervix + Isthmus + Body of uterus) Vagina Breast Endocrine Physiology changes Pituitary Gland Thyroid hormones Endocrine changes Progesterone…

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Armando Faigl September 4, 2016 No Comments

Overview Renal cell carcinomas (originate within the renal cortex) are responsible for 85% of all primary renal neoplasms. Transitional cell carcinomas of the renal pelvis are the next most common (~8%). Renal…

Urinary Tract Infection (Children)

Armando Faigl September 2, 2016 No Comments

Overview Urinary Tract infections (UTIs) in children are common and usually carry low risk. UTIs are often non-specific and can not be diagnosed on symptoms alone. A clean specimen (urine)…

Umbilical Hernia

Armando Faigl August 31, 2016 No Comments

Overview Umbilical hernias are one of the most common surgical conditions in infants and children. In infantile umbilical hernia there is a pathological failure of obliteration of umbilical defect. Umbilical hernia can also…

Brain Tumour

Armando Faigl August 26, 2016 No Comments

Overview Classification WHO Classification of Primary Brain Tumors Neuroepithelial tumors Astrocytic tumors Oligodendroglial tumors Oligoastrocytic tumors Ependymal tumors Choroid plexus tumors Neuronal and mixed neuronal-glial tumors Pineal tumors Embryonal tumors…

Alzheimer’s Disease

Armando Faigl August 26, 2016 No Comments

Overview Alzheimer disease is characterised by an insidious onset of symptoms with initial forgetfulness progressing over time to profound memory impairment with accompanying dysphasia, dyspraxia and personality change. Classification Major dementia…

Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

Armando Faigl August 26, 2016 No Comments

Overview Transient ischemic attack is defined as transient neurologic symptoms without evidence of acute infarction. It is a common and important risk factor for future stroke. TIAs are produced by…

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Armando Faigl August 20, 2016 No Comments

Overview Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) comprises a spectrum of inflammatory disorders of the upper female genital tract, including any combination of endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis. Causative organisms…

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