Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) refers to a spectrum of neoplastic conditions that arise from abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic cells (cells that ultimately form the placenta). Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) specifically refers to GTD with the potential for tissue invasion and metastases. GTN is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis and is characterized by …
General Medical Examination in Adults Synopsis Pitfalls Periodic health examinations may lead to harms Potential harms include: Overdiagnosis and resultant unnecessary treatments Adverse psychological effects Complications related to follow-up investigations Negative behavioral effects (eg, failure to quit smoking after learning that screening CT findings were normal) General medical examination (well visit) in adults is a …
7 Interesting Facts of Gastroesophageal Varices Gastroesophageal varices are major venous collaterals between the portal venous system and systemic venous system located superficially on the distal esophagus and/or stomach; they form when clinically significant portal hypertension develops, most commonly owing to hepatic cirrhosis All patients with cirrhosis should undergo screening esophagogastroduodenoscopy at diagnosis to identify …
Rare causes of gastritis Histologically, gastritis refers to inflammation in the stomach. Endoscopically, gastritis refers to a number of abnormal features such as erythema, erosions, and subepithelial hemorrhages. Gastritis can also be subdivided into erosive, nonerosive, and specific types of gastritis with distinctive features both endoscopically and histologically. What are the Rare causes of gastritis? Acute Neutrophilic …
Gastric Outlet Obstruction Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a mechanical obstruction involving the distal stomach or proximal duodenum resulting in delayed gastric emptying. It is not a single entity but rather can be the result of a variety of causes. Synonyms Pyloric obstruction Stenosis of the pylorus GOO Epidemiology & Demographics Incidence Accurate statistics on …
11 Interesting Facts of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a multisymptom syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and disruption of sleep A patient satisfies the diagnosis of fibromyalgia by meeting criteria of the widespread pain index and symptom severity score in the context of consistent pain for at least 3 months 1, without other explanation Comorbidities of anxiety …
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How to interpret the EEG Utility of the Eeg 1 The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a very useful test that adds significant value in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures and/or seizure like events. Indications •Scalp EEG: 1.Evaluation of episodes of loss of awareness or consciousness, especially if repeated and stereotypical 2.For assessment of nonconvulsive seizures or …