Tag: complications

  • Finnish Type Amyloidosis (Type V)

    Finnish Type Amyloidosis (Type V) Definition and Description of Finnish Type Amyloidosis (Type V) Finnish Type Amyloidosis, also known as Type V, is a hereditary form of amyloidosis that is primarily linked to genetic mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene. This disorder leads to the abnormal accumulation of amyloid proteins in various tissues and organs,…

  • Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome

    Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome Definition and Description of Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by inflammation of the liver capsule, associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is often caused by infection from sexually transmitted organisms such as Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The syndrome results in…

  • Flesh-Eating Bacteria

    Flesh-Eating Bacteria Definition and Description of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Flesh-eating bacteria, clinically known as necrotizing fasciitis, is a severe and rapidly progressing soft tissue infection. This condition is characterized by the death of tissue and is typically caused by a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, including strains of Streptococcus and Staphylococcus. The infection is marked…

  • Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (FDC)

    Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (FDC) Definition and Description of Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (FDC) Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (FDC) is a genetic condition characterized by the dilation and impaired contraction of the heart’s ventricles, leading to heart failure. This condition is often inherited, affecting multiple members of the same family. In FDC, the heart muscle becomes weakened, which…

  • Familial Lichen Amyloidosis (Type IX)

    Familial Lichen Amyloidosis (Type IX) Definition and Description of Familial Lichen Amyloidosis (Type IX) Familial Lichen Amyloidosis (Type IX) is a rare genetic condition characterized by the deposition of amyloid proteins in the skin, leading to distinctive skin lesions. It is classified under the umbrella of lichen amyloidosis, which can present in various forms. This…

  • Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

    Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Definition and Description of Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Familial Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (FPPH) is a genetic condition characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial pressure due to unknown mechanisms. It specifically affects the blood vessels in the lungs, leading to increased resistance to blood flow. As a result, the heart has to work…

  • Fibroids

    Fibroids Definition and Description of Fibroids Fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas or myomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. They can vary in size, shape, and location, and while many women may have fibroids without noticing any symptoms, they can sometimes lead to significant discomfort and complications. Fibroids…

  • Fibrosing Cholangitis

    Fibrosing Cholangitis Definition and Description of Fibrosing Cholangitis Fibrosing Cholangitis, often referred to as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the bile ducts within and outside the liver. This condition is characterized by inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of these ducts, which leads to bile flow obstruction. The etiology of PSC…

  • Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly

    Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly Definition and Description of Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly Familial Alobar Holoprosencephaly is a severe form of holoprosencephaly—a brain malformation that occurs when the forebrain does not properly separate into the two hemispheres. This condition is characterized by significant developmental issues which stem from improper formation of the brain and facial features. Individuals suffering…

  • Extrauterine Pregnancy

    Extrauterine Pregnancy Definition and Description of Extrauterine Pregnancy Extrauterine pregnancy, also known as ectopic pregnancy, occurs when a fertilized egg implants and begins to grow outside the main cavity of the uterus. In most cases, the fertilized egg attaches to one of the fallopian tubes, which is the tube that carries eggs from the ovaries…