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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 …

A Marjolin ulcer is an unusual and severe form of skin carcinoma that develops from burns, poorly-healed wounds, or scars. It develops gradually but eventually spreads to other organs, including the lungs, brain, kidneys, and liver. Marjolin ulcers appear as flat, hard lesions in the area of a wound or burn that do …

The immunochemical fecal occult blood test, often known as the iFOBT, is the most preferred method of testing colorectal cancer. This test is simple to perform at home. For this examination, a sample is gathered from the feces using a brush, and then it is rubbed onto a specific card. The FOBT …

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 …

Perineal pyramidal refers to a protrusion of perineal tissue or a lump around the anus in young children, typically girls. This disease is known by different names such as infantile perianal pyramidal protrusion, infantile perineal protrusion, the perianal protrusion in childhood, and perianal pyramidal protrusion. It is distinguished by a …

An immune system test, called the Nitroblue Tetrazolium Test, is a blood test that looks at how well the immune system can turn the colorless NBT into a dark blue. Chronic granulomatous disease is diagnosed through this test. If someone has CGD, their white blood cells do not change color …