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Extramammary Paget’s Disease Classification and Diagnosis

As Extramammary Paget’s Disease (EMPD) includes a range of locations, the diagnosis should be made using additional measures such as colonoscopy, mammography, cervical cytology, papanicolau staining, and colposcopy. In addition to biopsies that are performed to find the extent of the disease, some physicians also use noninvasive imaging procedures such as in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy.

13 Dec 2017

DSM-5—Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) is a guidebook utilized by physicians and other healthcare professionals in the United States as well as in many other nations of the world. DSM-5 is a standardized volume that details and classifies mental disorders for the improvement of diagnosis, treatment, and research in the psychiatry field.

12 Dec 2017

Dentigerous Cysts

Dentigerous cysts are also referred to as follicular cysts of the jaw (FCJ) and they are the commonest of all non-inflammatory jaw cysts. These are benign and slow-growing cysts that are believed to be developmental in nature.

12 Dec 2017

Cysts of the Jaws

Jaw cysts are sack-like pouches that fill with fluid and form within the tissues of the jaw. These growths are not just limited to the jaws, because they can form anywhere within or on the body. Jaw cysts are generally benign in nature and non-cancerous growths, but may present with malignant degeneration very rarely. Cystic jaw lesions tend to grow very slowly and in many patients, they are asymptomatic (i.e. they do not cause any noticeable symptoms).

11 Dec 2017

Claustrophobia Research

Claustrophobia is a psychological disorder in which the person fears enclosed spaces or physical restriction. Severe claustrophobia has a high prevalence of around 4 percent in the population, and many more people have a milder version of the disorder.

8 Dec 2017

What is BPA and the EFSA Position?

Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is one of the chemicals used for the manufacture of resins and plastic compounds.

8 Dec 2017

Zygomatic Fractures

Following fractures of the nasal bone, zygomatic fractures are the second most common fractures of the face and predominantly occur in males during their twenties and thirties.

7 Dec 2017

Maxillofacial Injuries

Injuries to the maxillofacial region are fairly common in emergency medicine. This area is of particular importance, because it is dangerously close to the most important organ in the body – the brain. Moreover, the maxillofacial expanse, or put simply, our face, is one of the most imperative elements in our everyday psychosocial wellbeing.

7 Dec 2017

ICD10-International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) is a classification system that was established and maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) along with ten other international centers. ICD-10 provides guidelines for universal comparability in the collection, processing, categorization, and presentation of mortality statistics.

7 Dec 2017

Treatment Options for Outer Ear Cancer

Generally, ear cancer is defined as the uncontrolled development and growth of cancer cells in the ear. Ear cancer is comparatively the lesser prevalent of all types of cancers. Typically, cancer in the ear develops as a skin cancer in or around the external portion of the ear. Cancer cells might grow in any of the three parts of the external ear constituting the fleshy visible pinna (the auricle), the ear canal, and the outer layer of the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

7 Dec 2017

Keratoacanthoma Diagnosis

Small nodules that grow slowly on the surface of the skin are known as Keratoacanthomas. They have a hard and scaly centre which is filled with Keratin, a protein. The skin lesion resembles a volcanic crater with a sprouting center. It is considered a skin tumour, but is not malignant.

6 Dec 2017

Orbital Blowout Fracture

Fractures that occur within the orbital bones are referred to as blowout fractures. These fractures may affect any of the orbital perimeters, namely the floor (i.e. inferior border), the medial wall (i.e. lamina papyracea), the lateral wall and the roof (i.e. superior border).

6 Dec 2017

What are the Treatment Options for Bile Duct Cancer?

Bile duct cancer, or cholangiocarcinoma, is a unique type of cancer that affects the tube that joins the liver and the gall bladder to the small intestine. Read more here.

6 Dec 2017

Treatment Option for Middle or Inner Ear Cancer

Cancer in the ear is mostly infrequent. Usually, onset of the cancer occurs on the skin in the outer ear. Out of 100, nearly 5 skin cancer are advances as an ear cancer, in which, the internal ear cancer is defined to be a rare one.

6 Dec 2017

Treating Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia is a condition characterized by the development of unbearable anxiety in enclosed spaces or with physical restriction. Common triggers for claustrophobia include small rooms, elevators, crowded places, and MRI scanners. The symptoms of claustrophobia are typical anxiety symptoms. They can be mild, such as trembling and sweating. Symptoms can also be severe, such as rapid heartbeat, fainting, or panic attack.

5 Dec 2017

Tests for Ureteric Calculi: Radiograph, CT and Ultrasound

Stones found within the slender muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are referred to as ureteric calculi. These stones may be caused by factors such as a faulty diet, chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) with or without abnormal urinary tract anatomy, metabolic dysfunction and hormonal imbalances.

5 Dec 2017

Bisphenol A (BPA) Health Effects

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used as a plasticizer in polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resin production. In addition, it is used as an additive agent in the fabrication process of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as well as in manufacturing healthcare machines, contact lenses, toys, window foils, and storage media.

4 Dec 2017

Claustrophobia Diagnosis

Claustrophobia is a fear of small spaces or confinement. It is a type of specific phobia, or an excessive fear of a specific object or situation. It is fairly prevalent with about 4% of the population experiencing significant symptoms of claustrophobia. Common triggers for claustrophobia are small rooms, elevators, crowded places, and MRI scanners.

4 Dec 2017

Metastatic Melanoma

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. When melanoma spreads to other parts of the body, it’s called metastatic melanoma, or stage IV melanoma. Some common sites for metastatic melanoma are the liver, lungs, bones, and brain.

4 Dec 2017

Agoraphobia Theories

Agoraphobia is generally known as a fear of open or public spaces, or a fear of leaving the house. It is diagnosed when the person experiences anxiety symptoms or panic attacks in multiple situations that fall under the umbrella of agoraphobia triggers. The origins of agoraphobia can be complex. They include trauma, brain chemistry, and co-occurring disorders.

4 Dec 2017