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What is Gibbus Deformity? The Gibbus deformity refers to the collapse of one or more vertebrae, which leads to kyphosis. The gibbus deformity is often found in the upper lumbar and lower thoracic region. The disease can occur at any age but is most common in adolescence. The condition often …

What is Subungual Exostosis? The Exostosis refers to the abnormal bony outgrowth. The word Exostosis is made of three words, which are Ex meaning out, Ost meaning bone, and Osis meaning abnormal growth or condition. The Subungual Exostosis is the abnormal bony outgrowth formed on the tip of the distal …

What is Taijin Kyofusho? The Taijin Kyofusho is an obsession of shame, embarrassment, and anxiety. The Taijin Kyofusho refers to the fear of interpersonal relations and offending others. It is defined as the culturally bound syndrome predominantly in Japan and Korea by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders …

What is Fetus Papyraceus? The Fetus Papyraceusis described as a rare condition in which the fetus becomes mummified; that is, the fetus dies and is flattened between the uterine wall and the membranes of the other fetus. It mostly occurs with the twin or multiple gestations. The Fetus Papyraceus is …

What is Paraneoplastic Syndrome Lung Cancer? Paraneoplastic syndrome refers to the signs and symptoms that occur in individuals who have a cancerous tumour. The paraneoplastic syndrome occurs in 20% of people with cancer. The most common cancers with which paraneoplastic syndrome occurs are breast cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian …

What is Subluxing ulnar nerve?  The Blattmann in 1851 for the first time had reported Subluxing Ulnar Nerve. The Ulnar nerve is located in the arm and is associated with the motion of the hand and the arm. It also produces sensation in the half fourth and full fifth finger. …

Hypotestosteronemia is the low level of testosterone in the body. It can be congenital or acquired deficiency. It is also medically known as Hypogonadism in which the functional activity of gonads decreases, leading to decreased production of hormones. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands …

What is Submuscular ulnar nerve transposition? Submuscular ulnar nerve transposition is a surgical process that is done for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. The pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow causes the Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is the type of Nerve entrapment or Nerve compression syndrome that occurs …

What is Supraglottoplasty? Supraglottoplasty is a microscopic surgical procedure used primarily for the treatment of Laryngomalacia. Supraglottoplasty is a surgical procedure in which the malformed and distorted structures of the larynx are altered. Laryngomalacia is a congenital infancy disease in which laryngeal cartilage becomes soft and floppy. This floppy laryngeal …

What is Akinetopsia? The word “Akinetopsia” is derived from the Greek word. The “a” means without, “kine” means to move and “opsia” means to see. Akinetopsia is a visual motion perception disorder. It is an acquired defect characterized by the inability to perceive motion. Akinetopsia, a rare neurological disorder, is …