Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the pericardium, the thin, double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart. This inflammation can lead to chest pain,…
Pericardial Malignant Effusion
Pericardial malignant effusion refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart, due to cancerous involvement. This condition often signifies advanced…
Perianal Irritation
Perianal irritation, medically known as pruritus ani, is a common yet distressing condition characterized by itching, burning, redness, or discomfort around the anal region. While…
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Perennial allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal passages, triggered by allergens that persist throughout the year. Unlike seasonal allergic rhinitis, which…
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revolutionized the management of coronary artery disease. However, despite advances in stent design and procedural techniques, thrombosis remains a serious…
Peptostreptococcus Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) represents a severe complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), involving the fallopian tube, ovary, and often adjacent pelvic structures. Peptostreptococcus spp.,…
Peptostreptococcus Septic Abortion
Septic abortion refers to a uterine infection that arises during or shortly after an abortion, often resulting in systemic toxicity and sepsis. Among the various…
Peptostreptococcus Peritonitis
Peptostreptococcus species are gram-positive, anaerobic cocci commonly residing as part of the normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract. Under certain pathological conditions, they transition into…
Peptostreptococcus Liver Abscess
Peptostreptococcus liver abscess is a clinically important yet frequently under-recognized form of pyogenic hepatic abscess caused by gram-positive anaerobic cocci of the Peptostreptococcus genus. These…
Peptostreptococcus in Complicated Appendicitis
Peptostreptococcus is an anaerobic, gram-positive, non-spore-forming cocci genus that forms part of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract. However, under pathological conditions such as…