Overview Lymphadenopathy is abnormality in nodes under various categories like size, number or consistency. Inguinal lymphadenopathy is swelling in the lymph nodes of the inguinal region. In common terms, Inguinal region refers to the groin region. Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system, so play an important role in fighting against various infections. Lymph nodes filter out the…
Abstract Complement system in our immune system has surprising effects and acts as a double-edged sword. Genetic make-up of a person and proteins associated with it plays contradicting role depending on the disease. For this context, CHAPEL’s syndrome which is caused due to deficiency of CD55 protein and no doubt can get worse gradually if left untreated. What is CD55?…
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin disease that is autoimmune in nature and usually linked to the celiac disease. It is an uncommon condition which instead of being linked to the celiac disease, do not affect all the people suffering from it, DH is rare in occurrence as compared to the former. Any age group can be affected by DH but…
Abstract Anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is the most vulnerable part of the knee that gets injured and torn easily. It is considered as the most common knee injury. People involved in sports are more prone to suffer ACL tear. Female who are into sports or can say are athletes are prone to this tear as compare to the male…
Abstract Morgellons disease is a rare skin disorder which is characterized by skin lesions or fibres underneath the skin or protruding the skin. People with this condition experience biting and stinging sensation in their skin. The symptoms of this disorder are very painful and they can interfere with your daily routine and quality of life. In this article we will…
Abstract Benign giant Lymphoma is a type of tumor which begins in the white blood cells and is non cancerous in nature. It does not spread to other parts of the body. It may not be life-threatening but does affect a person emotionally, physically, and mentally. In this article, we are going to learn in detail about benign giant lymphoma…
Inguinal lymphadenopathy is commonly present in syphilis, chancroid, and lymphogranuloma venereum. In this ailment the lymph nodes of the groin area get swollen either due to neoplastic process or infection. Inguinal lymphadenopathy is a sign of an inflammatory process going on in the lower extremity or groin area. Systemic diseases like lymphoma, HIV infection and tuberculosis can result in the…
Abstract Hemolytic uremic syndrome is characterized by destruction of red blood cells and it involves kidneys. This condition usually occurs after a gastrointestinal tract infection. This infection leads to formation of toxins that attack red blood cells and cause their destruction. This condition can also lead to kidney failure. In this article we will discuss signs, symptoms, causes and how…
Abstract Sideroblastic anemia is a medical term used for a group of blood disorders in which the bone marrow is not able to produce normal, healthy red blood cells. In people suffering from these blood disorders, the body is unable to produce sufficient amounts of hemoglobin – the protein in the red blood cells which carry oxygen in the blood…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease characterized with muscular problem that weakens or degenerates the muscles. Younger males are more prone to this disorder especially those whose age falls between 5 to 25 years. DMD One out of 5000 males is suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This disease is the most common form of muscular dystrophy. The reason…