Content: Define Liver abscess: Liver abscess refers to accumulation of pus in the liver. It is due to infection or inflammation and remains confined to a specific region (liver) i.e., localised, rather then spreading throughout the body. Types: Liver is one of the most common organ to develop visceral abscess. Liver can be classified as: […]
Content: Definition/What is Wilson’s disease? Wilson’s disease is an autosomal recessive disorder, in which there is abnormal copper metabolism which leads to increased total body copper levels. The excessive copper is deposited in various sites resulting in damage to: Symptoms of Wilsons disease: Liver involvement: In early stages, the liver appears to be grossly normal
Content: Define hemochromatosis: It simply means excessive buildup of body iron. The normal body iron concentration is 4 grams, Where as in this disorder the body iron concentration exceeds as far as 20 – 40 grams. Classification: Hemochromatosis can be classified as follows: Symptoms/Clinical manifestations: Causes: More about hemochromatosis:
Content: What is Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is the terminal stage of CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE, in which the entire liver is involved. It is characterised by fibrosis and remodeling of the entire liver into parenchymal nodules (small swelling or aggregation of cells, especially abnormal ones) which are often regenerative. These nodules are surrounded by fibrous bands and
CONTENT: Definition/What is Bronchiectasis? It is basically a disorder in which the bronchi and bronchioles undergo irreversible (permanent) dilation, this dilation is caused mainly by infections. Bronchiectasis can either be localised or generalised process. What causes Bronchiectasis? Bronchiectasis is caused by destruction of the muscle and elastic tissue of bronchial wall. It is uncommon these
Cholelithiasis (gallstones) is the deposition of gallstones in the gallbladder which is an organ located under the liver. These gall stones are composed of cholesterol and calcium salts. Content: Quick Facts: Classification of Gallstones: Generally gallstones are classified on the basis of amount of cholesterol within the stones. There are two types: Cholesterol Gallstones: These
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contents: Definition/What is Apoptosis? It is a type of (planned) cell death induced by tightly regulated suicide program. In apoptosis, intrinsic enzymes of the cells get activated that degrade and destroy it’s own nuclear DNA and proteins (both nuclear and cytoplasmic) The literal meaning of the word APOPTOSIS is ‘falling off’, because fragments of apoptotic
content: Definition: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchial tree (airways in lungs), in which breathing becomes difficult . It is characterised by obstruction in expiratory airflow due to widespread narrowing of bronchi (reversible bronchoconstriction). It produces symptoms such as wheezing (high pitched whistling sound during breathing), breathlessness, tightness of the chest and
Necrosis is a type of cell death. When a normal cell undergoes irreversible cell injury, the end result is death of the cell by Necrosis. When acell is necrosed, it cannot return back to its original form or health. The article covers the following contents: Definition/What is Necrosis? Necrosis is a diseased process, in which
Contents: Define Obesity/what is obesity? Definition: It is a chronic disease of excess adipose tissue having multiple etiologies; genetic, environmental, behavioural and neurohormonal. Obesity is a multifactorial , chronic disease characterised by an accumulation of visceral and subcutaneous fat, which promotes adipocyte dysfunction. Quick facts about Obesity: Are you Obese or Overweight?/Measurement of Obesity: Obesity