Diseases & Diagnosis

Details Descriptions About :: Congenital Defects  The most common congenital defects of the heart are atrial septal defect (ASD), coarctation of the aorta, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, and ventricular septal defect (VSD). Causes of all six defects remain unknown, although some have specific clinical...

Details Descriptions About :: Benign Breast Conditions  Also incorrectly known as fibrocystic disease of the breast, this disorder of benign changes in breast tissue is usually bilateral. Age Alert Fibrocystic change is the most common benign breast disorder, affecting an estimated 10% of women ages 21 and younger, 25% of women ages...

Details Descriptions About :: Simple Goiter  Simple (or nontoxic) goiter is a thyroid gland enlargement that isn’t caused by inflammation or a neoplasm, and is commonly classified as endemic or sporadic. Inherited defects may be responsible for insufficient thyroxine (T4) synthesis or impaired iodine metabolism. Because families tend to congregate in a...

Details Descriptions About :: Brain Tumors  Brain tumors are abnormal growths that develop after transformation of cells within the brain, cerebral vasculature, or meninges. They’re usually referred to as benign or malignant. Malignancy in the brain is graded on the degree of cellularity, endothelial proliferation, nuclear atypia, and necrosis. Highly malignant brain...

Details Descriptions About :: Cervical Cancer  The third most common cancer of the female reproductive system, cervical cancer is classified as either microinvasive or invasive. Precancerous dysplasia, also called cervical intraepithelial carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ, is more frequent than invasive cancer and occurs more often in younger women. Causes for...

Details Descriptions About :: Hyperthyroidism  Hyperthyroidism, or thyrotoxicosis, is a metabolic imbalance that results from the overproduction of thyroid hormone. The most common form is Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that increases thyroxine (T4) production, enlarges the thyroid gland (goiter), and causes multiple system changes. Age Alert Incidence of Graves’ disease is...

Details Descriptions About :: Thyroid Cancer  Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy. It occurs in all age groups, especially in people who have had radiation treatment of the neck area. Causes for Thyroid Cancer Causes Direct cause unknown Predisposing factors Prolonged thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulation due to radiation exposure or heredity...

Details Descriptions About :: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  In benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, the prostate gland enlarges enough to compress the urethra and cause overt urinary obstruction. Depending on the size of the enlarged prostate, the age and health of the patient, and the extent of obstruction,...

Details Descriptions About :: Pyloric Stenosis  Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the pylorus—the outlet from the stomach to the small intestine. The incidence of pyloric stenosis is approximately 2 to 3 of every 1,000 infants. Age Alert Pyloric stenosis primarily occurs in infants. It occurs more commonly in boys than in...

Details Descriptions About :: Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip  Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is an abnormal development or dislocation of the hip joint present from birth. Age Alert DDH is the most common disorder affecting the hip joints of children younger than age 3. About 85% of affected infants are...