Paraganglioma
Paragangliomas are rare, typically benign neuroendocrine tumors arising from the paraganglia—a collection of chromaffin cells located outside the adrenal glands. These tumors are closely related…
Paracoccidioidomycosis
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic granulomatous fungal infection caused primarily by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and Paracoccidioides lutzii. Endemic to Latin America, particularly Brazil, PCM primarily affects…
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (pNET)
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are a rare subset of pancreatic neoplasms that originate from the hormone-producing islet cells of the pancreas. Unlike the more common…
Pain Due to Osteoblastic Bone Metastasis
Osteoblastic bone metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells to the bone, resulting in abnormal bone formation. Unlike osteolytic lesions that involve bone degradation,…
Paget’s Disease of Bone
Paget's disease of bone, also known as osteitis deformans, is a chronic skeletal disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. This condition leads to the excessive…
Immune Amnesia: How Measles Resets Your Body’s Defenses
The Hidden Danger Behind Measles Infections: Immune Amnesia The recent measles outbreaks spreading across multiple U.S. states have revealed a frightening truth - this disease…
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor Carcinoma
Ovarian germ cell tumor carcinoma encompasses a rare but aggressive category of ovarian malignancies originating from primordial germ cells. These tumors primarily affect adolescents and…
Osteosarcoma of Bone
Osteosarcoma is the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumor, primarily affecting children, adolescents, and young adults. Arising from primitive bone-forming mesenchymal cells, it is characterized…
Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Woman at High Risk for Fracture
osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman: Osteoporosis remains a critical public health issue in postmenopausal women, with a sharp rise in fracture risk due to estrogen deficiency.…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a progressive skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and an increased risk…