X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Osteomalacia
X-linked hypophosphatemic osteomalacia (XLH) is a rare, inherited phosphate-wasting disorder that affects bone mineralization. It is the most common genetic form of rickets and osteomalacia,…
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia
X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), also known as Bruton's agammaglobulinemia, is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by an almost complete absence of mature B lymphocytes and immunoglobulins…
X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a rare, inherited peroxisomal disorder that predominantly affects males. Characterized by the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in various…
Wound Irrigation
Wound irrigation is a fundamental aspect of wound management involving the controlled application of fluid to cleanse and remove exudates, foreign material, bacteria, and cellular…
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS) is a rare, X-linked recessive primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by a clinical triad of eczema, thrombocytopenia with small platelets, and recurrent infections…
Wilson’s Disease
Wilson's disease is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of copper in vital organs, primarily the liver and brain. It is…
Wilms’ Tumor
Wilms' tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is the most common form of kidney cancer in children. It primarily affects children under the age of five…
Wild-Type RAS, HER2-Positive Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a biologically diverse malignancy characterized by distinct molecular profiles. One such molecular subtype includes tumors that are wild-type RAS (lacking mutations…
Wild-Type KRAS and EGFR-Positive Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent years, molecular diagnostics have transformed CRC treatment, particularly through identification…