q fever endocarditis

Q Fever Endocarditis

Q fever endocarditis represents a severe and life-threatening manifestation of chronic Coxiella burnetii infection. It predominantly affects individuals with pre-existing heart valve abnormalities, prosthetic valves,…
pyridoxine-dependent seizure

Pyridoxine-Dependent Seizure

Pyridoxine-dependent seizure (PDE) is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures that are unresponsive to conventional antiepileptic medications but dramatically responsive to…
pyoderma gangrenosum

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by painful, rapidly progressing ulcers with undermined borders and surrounding erythema. Although its exact cause remains…
pure red cell aplasia

Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare hematologic disorder characterized by a severe reduction or complete absence of erythroid precursors in the bone marrow,…
punctate keratitis

Punctate Keratitis

Punctate keratitis is a clinical condition marked by inflammation of the cornea, specifically presenting as multiple small epithelial erosions or opacities. These punctate lesions are…
punctate epithelial keratopathy

Punctate Epithelial Keratopathy

Punctate epithelial keratopathy (PEK), also known as superficial punctate keratitis (SPK), is a condition characterized by small, dot-like defects or lesions in the corneal epithelium.…
pulmonary thromboembolism prevention

Pulmonary Thromboembolism Prevention

Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE), is a preventable but often fatal condition resulting from the obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by…
pulmonary emphysema

Pulmonary Emphysema

Pulmonary emphysema is a progressive and debilitating lung condition that affects the alveoli, the small air sacs in the lungs. As the alveoli become damaged…
pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but severe condition characterized by elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood…