Transfusion Reactions James Palis, MD Basic Information Definition Transfusion reactions include urticaria, fevers, and hemolysis caused by antibodies in the recipient directed against components of the transfused product, including antigens…
Mastitis & Breast Abscess, Infant Cynthia Christy, MD Basic Information Definition Infant mastitis or breast abscess is breast inflammation, often occurring with abscess formation in the first 2 months of…
Tinea Versicolor Larry Denk, MD Basic Information Definition Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by the yeast Malassezia furfur. Synonym Pityriasis versicolor ICD-9-CM Code 111.0…
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion Jonathan P. Wood, MD Basic Information Definition Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a dilutional hyponatremia associated with increased renal water retention….
Deep Venous Thrombosis Brett Robbins, MD Basic Information Definition Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is the presence of thrombus within a deep vein, most commonly the iliac, femoral, or popliteal. Synonyms…
Transient Synovitis of the Hip Indra Kancitis, MD Basic Information Definition Transient synovitis of the hip is an acute, nonspecific, self-limited inflammation of the synovial membrane of the hip joint….
Cor Pulmonale David W. Hannon, MD Basic Information Definition Cor pulmonale is right-sided heart failure or significant right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) resulting from pulmonary hypertension. It usually implies that the…
Candida Diaper Dermatitis Daniel Yawman, MD Basic Information Definition Diaper dermatitis is a term used to describe an acute inflammatory skin reaction in the perineal area. It results from a…
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Kathleen M. Campbell, MD , Lee A. Denson, MD Basic Information Definition Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is an inherited autosomal recessive disease caused by homozygosity for the mutant type…
West Nile Virus Lorna M. Seybolt, MD, MPH Basic Information Definition West Nile virus is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most people who become infected have mild or…
