Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) is a life-threatening hyperinflammatory disorder characterized by excessive activation of macrophages and T lymphocytes. It is considered a severe complication of…
Lymphoid blast phase Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) represents an advanced stage of CML characterized by the accumulation of immature lymphoid blast cells in…
Lysosomal alpha-1,4-glucosidase deficiency, also known as Pompe disease or Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSD II), is a rare genetic disorder caused by a deficiency…
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LAL-D) is a rare genetic disorder affecting the body's ability to break down lipids. The condition results from mutations in the…
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by specific serovars (L1, L2, L3) of Chlamydia trachomatis. It primarily affects the lymphatic system…
Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii complex species. This infection primarily affects the skin and lymphatic system, often following minor…
Lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is a rare and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), primarily affecting children, adolescents, and young adults. It originates from immature lymphocytes…
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive lung disease primarily affecting women of childbearing age. It is characterized by the abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle-like cells…
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis or Ixodes pacificus).…
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis). When the infection spreads to…