Horsefly Bite
Horsefly bite is a common occurrence in people around the world. There are over 3000 varieties of horseflies recorded around the world. The three most common of these species are…
Charcot Foot
Charcot Foot, or as technically known Charcot Neuropathy, is a degenerative condition of joints responsible for bearing weight. These joints are sometimes known as Charcot joint. This is a condition…
Lipoma
Lipoma is a condition wherein benign tumors made of body fats (called adipose tissue) are noticed. This is a soft tissue tumor which is said to be common. When touched…
Keratoacanthoma
Keratoacanthoma abbreviated as KA is considered as a common skin tumor of low intensity. This tumor does not tend to invade or metastasize. The tumor in this case is believed…
Leukocytes in Urine
Presence of Leukocytes in urine is generally a normal condition. However, it turns serious when the amount of these Leukocytes present in urine increases drastically. Excessive release of these cells…
Epithelial Cells in Urine
Epithelial cells in urine can be indication of certain underlying medical conditions. There are different types of epithelial cells that can be detected in urine. There are two possibilities in…
What is neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis is genetic condition that affects the growth of cells in nervous system of the body. This disorder can cause formation of tumors in nerve tissues. These tumors may develop…
Distended Gallbladder
A distension of gallbladder may also be known as cholecystitis. A distended gallbladder is commonly caused by a blocked cystic duct, which is an outlet where the gallbladder fluids pass.…
Squamous epithelial cells in urine
Squamous cells in urine are considered as a common occurrence and may not be a matter of concern in most cases. These are also referred to as squamous epithelial cells.…
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation of lungs, particularly in air sacs, in either or sometimes both the lungs. The condition primarily attacks the microscopic sacs of air which…