Pfeiffer syndrome is an autosomal dominant hereditary disease. This occurs very rarely and shows abnormalities in the bone formation of the face and skull. Pfeiffer syndrome is caused by a mutation in certain proteins that are responsible for the maturation…
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a hereditary disease characterized by the appearance of polyps of the gastrointestinal tract and pigment spots. The polyps can cause complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction or intussusception. Those affected have an increased risk of cancer. What…
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The Meckel diverticulum is a blind protuberance of the intestine that occurs when the embryonic yolk duct does not regress sufficiently. In most cases, the phenomenon remains asymptomatic for life and does not require further treatment in this case. Only…
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The term microangiopathy summarizes a pathological change and reduced function of the small blood vessels where the exchange of substances with the surrounding body cells takes place. The disease primarily affects the capillaries of certain organs such as the eyes,…
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Insulinoma is a tumor of the pancreas that occurs about twice as often in women as in men. Its occurrence is classified as rare, but the insulinoma is the most common tumor of the pancreas, which releases hormones directly into the…
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A buying compulsion, also known as a buying craze or buying frenzy , is the inner compulsion to shop constantly. Those affected suffer from loss of control, withdrawal symptoms and debt. The compulsion to buy is said to have psychosocial causes and can only be treated…
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Leiomyosarcoma is a tumor that often goes undetected at first. However, early diagnosis can increase the chances of a cure. What is Leiomyosarcoma? Due to its comparatively unspecific symptoms, a leiomyosarcoma is often only diagnosed incidentally. The tissue of the…
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Kwashiorkor is a pathological protein-energy malnutrition. It manifests itself primarily in children in developing countries. What is Kwashiorkor? Reason for the appearance of kwashiorkor is the lack of food and protein in regions where there is famine. Harvest failures, natural…
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The Klüver-Bucy syndrome describes a change in emotional expression behavior. This is essentially processed in the limbic system. Damage leads to strong behavioral changes. What is Kluver-Bucy Syndrome? The causes of Kluver-Bucy syndrome include lesions in the brain. In particular,…
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Hypertriglyceridemia is a disorder of the lipid metabolism, which manifests itself in increased triglyceride levels (triacylglycerides) in the blood of over 200 ml/dl. The disease can be genetic, caused by unfavorable external circumstances or manifested as a side effect of…
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According to abbreviationfinder, HF stands for Hypoglycaemia factitia. Hypoglycaemia factitia is low blood sugar with the characteristic symptoms that the patient deliberately brings about. Those affected are usually people with Munchausen syndrome. In addition to the symptomatic treatment of hypoglycaemia, causal…
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According to abbreviationfinder, Hemangioblastomas are vascular neoplasms that occur in the central nervous system. The disease appears in the majority of cases in young adults. Basically, hemangioblastomas are a benign form of tumors. The tumor is usually located in the…
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Theatrical and egocentric behavior can always be observed in an ego disorder. However, therapy can only take place if those affected show insight and really want to change their behavior. The patient must want help and must seek the therapist…
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Testicular inflammation, which has the medical name orchitis, is one of the most common male diseases. This clinical picture is characterized by severe pain and swelling in the affected testicles. Sometimes testicular inflammation can develop into a chronic condition. What…
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According to abbreviationfinder.org, Griscelli syndrome is an autosomal recessive pigment disorder of the skin and hair, of which three different manifestations, type 1 to type 3, are known. Each type of hereditary disease is caused by mutations in different genes…
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A ruptured posterior cruciate ligament is an accidental injury. It occurs relatively rarely and is often recognized late. A precise diagnosis is therefore important in order to avoid consequential damage. What is a posterior cruciate ligament tear? The posterior cruciate…
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Hepatitis A is relatively common because this inflammation of the liver affects everyone and can affect anyone. Travelers are particularly at risk. One can be vaccinated against this contagious viral disease and one can try to avoid it through hygienic…
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The ureteral stone is a deposit in the ureter. In most cases, a ureteral stone passes on its own. What is a ureteral stone? In medicine, the ureteral stone is also referred to as a ureteral stone . Ureteral stones…
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General characteristics From the moment that HIV enters the body, it begins to proliferate continuously. According to ABBREVIATIONFINDER.ORG, HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. At least three evolutionary phases of the infection could be distinguished: initial, early or acute phase; intermediate or…
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The fatigue fracture (fatigue fracture) is caused by overloading a bone and develops gradually. Symptoms are insidious and are often not perceived as signs of a break. A stress fracture takes several weeks or months to heal completely. What is…
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A stye, medically hordeolum, usually takes a harmless course, but is perceived as painful and uncomfortable. What are the underlying causes of this glandular infection in the eye and which forms of treatment are effective? What is a stye? A…
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are a rare type of tumor disease in the digestive system. It often affects people of advanced age. On average, GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors) is diagnosed at the age of 60. The number of new cases of…
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According to abbreviationfinder.org, the childhood disease three-day fever is one of the more harmless viral infections. Small children between six months and three years of age are usually infected with this disease from other children. Typical signs are high fever,…
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Diabetes insipidus is associated with increased urine output and constant feeling of thirst. The chances of recovery depend on how the syndrome is manifested. Because 2 types characterize the classification of diabetes insipidus. What is Diabetes Insipidus? Abbreviated as DI…
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The Cogan I syndrome is a combination of inflammation of the cornea of the eyes (keratitis) and a disturbance of the sense of balance due to irritation of the 8th cranial nerve. Cogan I syndrome, often simply referred to as…
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As the name suggests, dental phobia is fear of the dentist. According to abbreviationfinder.org, the mere idea of the drill or its noises can lead to mild panic attacks in many people. In order to prevent long-term damage to the…
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In a cholangitis or biliary tract is an infection of the bile duct. Typically, those affected suffer from fever, epigastric pain, and jaundice. Treatment is usually carried out by giving antibiotics. What is cholangitis? Cholangitis is inflammation of the biliary…
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The Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome is a malformation syndrome, which is characterized by decreased muscle tone and is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. Since only 20 cases have been documented since the first description, the cause of the disease could not…
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A gasoline poisoning is caused by the excessive intake of gasoline and can be acute or chronic. The most common symptoms are headache, dizziness, and intoxication. The therapy depends on the severity of the symptoms and includes the possibility of…
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