Neurocysticercosis
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a parasitic infection of the central nervous system (CNS) caused by the larvae of Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm. It is the…
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a rare pediatric cancer that originates in the sympathetic nervous system, often affecting the adrenal glands or nerve tissue along the spine. It…
Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), also known as wet AMD, is a progressive eye disease that primarily affects the macula, the central part of the…
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Neoplasm of Breast
A neoplasm of the breast refers to an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells within the breast tissue. These neoplasms may be benign (non-cancerous) or…
Neoplasms Associated with von Hippel Lindau Disease
Neoplasms Associated with von Hippel Lindau Disease: Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a rare, autosomal dominant hereditary cancer syndrome characterized by the development of benign…
Neonatal Pneumonia
Neonatal pneumonia is a serious lung infection in newborns that can occur due to bacterial, viral, or fungal pathogens. It is a leading cause of…
Neonatal Meningitis
Neonatal meningitis is a severe central nervous system (CNS) infection that affects newborns, leading to inflammation of the meninges—the protective membranes surrounding the brain and…
Neonatal Herpes Meningoencephalitis
Neonatal herpes meningoencephalitis is a life-threatening central nervous system (CNS) infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), primarily HSV-2 and, less commonly, HSV-1. It…
Neonatal Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Septicemia
Neonatal Group B Streptococcal (GBS) septicemia is a severe bacterial infection affecting newborns, leading to sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. GBS, caused by Streptococcus agalactiae, is…
Neonatal Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease primarily affecting preterm infants who require prolonged oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. It results from lung…