Diseases

Costen was the first to describe the temporomandibular joint condition in 1936. It is defined as “An umbrella term for a variety of clinical issues involving the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles dysfunction, and related tissues, sometimes both”. Costen’s Syndrome is also one of these temporomandibular joint illnesses. It is a …

Neuromas are clusters of nerve cells that are surrounded by Schwann cells in nearly equal numbers. Palisaded Encapsulated Neuroma is one of the most common neuromas characterized by the proliferation of nerve fibers without any prior injury. The other is the traumatic neuroma, also known as the amputated nerve, which …

Wilckodontics, also known as PAOO (Periodontically Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics), is an innovative orthodontic procedure that corrects most patients’ teeth in three to eight months. This fast-track orthodontic treatment helps people get the straight, beautiful smile they want. This option is particularly appealing to adult individuals who do not wish to …

Lymphangiomatosis is a condition in which the lymphatic system develops a large number of tumors (lymphangiomas) or cysts. In this disease, It is possible to develop tumors that are not malignant but that invade the body’s tissues and cause symptoms such as discomfort, difficulty breathing, and more. Lymphangiomas are benign …

Jaccoud arthropathy is manifested by joint abnormalities that resemble rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but are actively correctable and lack bone loss on radiographs without contrast. The pathophysiology of Jaccoud arthropathy is still unknown, and definitive diagnostic criteria are not established yet. A localized inflammatory process in the periarticular soft tissues is identified as the …

Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma, more commonly referred to as SEF, is an extremely rare form of cancer that manifests itself in the bones and soft tissues. It develops most frequently in the limbs, legs, head, and neck of the host, but it appears anywhere on the body. There is a network …

Hand-Schuller-Christian illness is a unique disorder in which the body develops lipids. These lipids combine with immune cells called histiocytes to produce granulomas in numerous regions, such as the epidermis, skull, and many internal organs. This disease is characterized as a multifocal uni system disease. This feature of the disease shows …

Choledochoduodenostomy is a quick, safe, and easy procedure for treating complex calculous illnesses of the common bile duct. It is especially beneficial for high-risk, elderly, or handicapped patients. In this procedure, the anastomosis of the bile duct is commonly performed side-to-side. Through this, a surgical connection is made between the …

The treatment option for anal fissures other than medications or dietary changes is characterized as Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy. It helps in treating the fissures by lowering the pressure in the anus. It assists in the reduction of anus spasms by increasing blood flow, and this, in turn, aids in tissue …

Retrolental fibroplasia (RLF) also known as Terry syndrome or retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), is an eye illness that affects premature newborns who are under neonatal critical care and oxygen therapy due to their premature lungs. This disease mostly affects the retinas of premature newborns. Retinas are the light-sensitive inside lining of …