Pulmmer-Vinson Syndrome
The triad of upper esophageal webs(small growth of tissue in esophagus) , dysphagia and iron deficiency anemia is called
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Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition in which males have an one extra X sex chromosome characterized by male hypogonadism and infertility
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Premature ovarian failure
Premature ovarian failure is the condition characterized by infertility, amenorrhea, hot flashes, night sweat, mood swings, irritability
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Wilson’s Disease
It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by deposition of copper in the liver, brain and other organs due to increase absorption
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Insulinoma
Insulinoma is the beta cells tumor of the pancreas characterized by the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia due to increased secretion of insulin.
Poland’s Syndrome
Poland’s syndrome is a rare nonfamilial disease characterized by ipsilateral ( one sided) absence or underdeveloped chest wall muscles.
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Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hashimoto thyroditis is the autoimmune chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland leads to an underproduction thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism).
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Sheehan syndrome
Sheehan syndrome also know as postpartum hypopituitarism, postpartum panhypopituitarism, postpartum panhypopituitary
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Varicose veins
Varicose veins is defined as tortuous dilated veins with dysfunction or nonfunctional valve. Varicose veins most commonly occurs in legs and feet
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm(tumor) of mesothelial cells lining the parietal and visceral pleura(protective layer that cover the many internal organs;such as lung
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Pleurisy
Pleurisy also called pleuritis is the inflammation of the pleura ( sac that cover the lungs which separates the lungs form chest wall,diaphragm and surrounding organs)
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Crigler-Najjar syndrome
It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder affecting the metabolism of bilirubin results in jaundice in children and infants(usually first day of life)
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