Narcoleptic syndrome
Narcolepsy is characterized by the classic tetrad of excessive
daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, hypnagogic
hallucinations, and
sleep paralysis. Narcolepsy is a chronic disease of the
central nervous system. Excessive daytime sleepiness , loss of muscle tone (cataplexy),distorted perceptions (hypnagogic hallucinations), and inability to move or talk (sleep paralysis).Narcolepsy usually begins in teenagers or young adults and affects both sexes equally.
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Magnetic resonance imaging in gynecology
Magnetic resonance imaging is based on nuclear magnetic resonance and employs high strength magnetic fields and radio-frequency radiation.
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Gillespie Syndrome
It is laso known as Aniridia, Cerebella Ataxia,
mental deficiency, Aniridia, Cerebella Ataxia, Mental Retardation,Partial Aniridia, Cerebella Ataxia, Mental Retardation,Partial Aniridia, Cerebella Ataxia, Oligophrenia
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Acanthocytosis Neurologic Disorder
Acanthocytosis Neurologic Disorder or
Neuroacanthocytosis is a condition characterized by neurologic symptoms and Acanthocytosis. Acanthocytosis is a condition in which there are acanthocytes in the blood. Acanthocytes or spur cells are spiculated red blood cells with projections at surface of the cell.
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Ectopic pregnancy or tubal pegnancy
An ectopic
pregnancy is a condition in which the fertilized ovum is implanted and develops outside the normal
uterine cavity. It is one of the common cause for death of mother during pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment prevents maternal death.
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Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a syndrome that results when the
pituitary gland produces excess
growth hormone (hGH) after
epiphyseal plate closure. Acromegaly most commonly affects adults in middle age and can result in severe disfigurement, serious complicating conditions, and premature death if unchecked.
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Migraine in children
Migraine headaches in children are common and are usually not serious, presenting as severe chronic daily headaches or stress related headaches located around the eyes, in the forehead region, or in the temples with sudden onset and accompanying symptoms of nausea,
abdominal pain, vomiting, vision changes relieved by sleep which may be caused by an infection, high levels of stress or anxiety, or minor
head trauma usually treated with over-the-counter pain medications and other lifestyle and home measures.
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Hypoglycemia and diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of
hypoglycemia. It can due to more
insulin or low glucose in the blood. Regular self monitoring of glucose will overcome hypoglycemic episodes.
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Giant Cell Disease of the Liver
It is the
liver injury in new borns inwhom the infectious and metabolic disease have been excluded. It is also called as idiopathic
neonatal hepatitis. It is charecterized by presence of mulitnucleated gaint cells.
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Absence Defect of Limbs Scalp and Skull
Absence Defect of
Limbs Scalp and Skull or Adams Oliver Syndrome is also known as Congenital Scalp Defects with Distal Limb Reduction Anomalies or Aplasia Cutis Congenita with Terminal Transverse Limb Defects. It is an extremely rare inherited disorder in which patients has defects of the scalp and abnormalities of the fingers, toes, arms, and/or legs.
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