Thrombophlebitis, Superficial Brett Robbins, MD Basic Information Definition Superficial thrombophlebitis is a thrombosis of a superficial vein with accompanying inflammatory reaction. Synonym Phlebitis ICD-9-CM Code 451.89 Thrombophlebitis Epidemiology & Demographics…
Herpes Varicella-Zoster Infections Carol A. Mccarthy, MD Basic Information Definition The primary infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus is chickenpox. Reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus results in herpes zoster…
Hemolytic Disease, ABO Incompatibility James W. Kendig, MD Basic Information Definition Hemolytic disease with ABO incompatibility is hemolysis of neonatal red blood cells (RBCs) secondary to incompatibility between a type…
Glaucoma, Infantile Matthew D. Gearinger, MD Basic Information Definition Infantile (congenital) glaucoma results from high intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve and other ocular structures. Synonyms Buphthalmos Congenital glaucoma…
Fibroadenoma Gus Gibbons Emmick, MD Basic Information Definition Fibroadenoma is a benign neoplasm of the breast that is characterized by localized proliferation of breast ducts and stroma. Synonym Biphasic tumor…
Erythema Nodosum Susan Haller Psaila, MD Basic Information Definition Erythema nodosum is an inflammatory reaction pattern in the skin to several inciting factors; it is the most common type of…
Adjustment Disorder Christopher H. Hodgman, MD Basic Information Definition Adjustment disorder comprises emotional or behavioral symptoms occurring within 3 months of a stressor and lasting no more than 6 months…
Anemia, Aplastic Crisis Jill S. Halterman, MD, MPH , George B. Segel, MD Basic Information Definition Erythroid aplastic crisis is characterized by a relative failure of red blood cell production,…
