Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is an aggressive subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), distinguished by its origin in the thymic (anterior) mediastinum…
Primary Malignant Neoplasm of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Primary malignant neoplasms of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract refer to cancers originating within the various sections of the GI system, which includes the esophagus, stomach,…
Primary Hyperoxaluria Type I (PH1)
Primary Hyperoxaluria Type I (PH1) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the overproduction of oxalate, a metabolic end product that the body…
Primary Genital Syphilis
Primary genital syphilis represents the first stage of syphilis infection, caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. Characterized by the appearance of a painless genital…
Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia
Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia, also known as type III hyperlipoproteinemia, is a rare genetic lipid metabolism disorder characterized by the improper clearance of remnant lipoproteins from the…
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic autoimmune liver disease that primarily affects the bile ducts within the liver.…
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary adrenocortical insufficiency, commonly known as Addison’s disease, is a rare yet critical endocrine disorder that affects the adrenal glands' ability to produce essential hormones,…
Prevention of Varicella After Exposure
Varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Transmission typically occurs through respiratory droplets or direct contact…
Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often referred to as a "mini-stroke" because it exhibits similar symptoms to a full-blown stroke but resolves within a…
Prevention of Surgery-Induced Bleeding
Glanzmann's thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by defects in the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex, which is essential for platelet aggregation. As…