Cor Pulmonale
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
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
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
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…
Thrombophlebitis, Superficial
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
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
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
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
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…
