Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain condition caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system. Unlike nociceptive pain, which results from tissue injury…
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but life-threatening reaction to neuroleptic (antipsychotic) medications. It is characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and…
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) is a condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the detrusor muscle due to neurological impairment. This results in urinary urgency, incontinence,…
Neurogenic Bladder
Neurogenic bladder is a medical condition resulting from nerve damage that disrupts bladder function, leading to urinary retention, incontinence, and frequent infections. The condition can…
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with Plexiform Neurofibromas
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterized by the development of multiple nerve sheath tumors, known as neurofibromas. A subset of these, called…
Neuroendocrine Prostate Carcinoma (NEPC)
Neuroendocrine prostate carcinoma (NEPC) is a rare and aggressive subtype of prostate cancer that arises from neuroendocrine cells within the prostate. Unlike conventional adenocarcinoma, which…
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…
Neuregulin 1 Gene Fusion-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Neuregulin 1 gene fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NRG1+ NSCLC) is a rare molecular subtype of NSCLC that involves the fusion of the NRG1 gene…
Nesidioblastosis
Nesidioblastosis is a rare pancreatic disorder characterized by the abnormal proliferation of insulin-producing beta cells, leading to persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia (PHH). This condition primarily affects…