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In rare cases, sciatica may result from tumors growing inside or along the spinal cord or sciatic nerve. As a tumor grows, it may put pressure on the nerves that branch off from the spinal cord. 8/22 Cause: Piriformis Syndrome The piriformis is a muscle found deep inside the buttocks. ...
Other drugs used in more serious forms of RA include the anti-cytokine therapies (anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha agents), as well as shots and other forms of treatment. Other autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and Sjogren's disease, may also cause fatigue. ...
Skin tags (acrochordons) are benign growths thought to be caused by skin friction. Read about causes, removal, and treatment, plus, see pictures of a skin tag and learn about prevention.
Common Symptoms and a Rare Diagnosis: A Case of Duodenal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Presenting as Gastrointestinal Bleeding doi:10.7759/cureus.69814Duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (D-GISTs) are a rare subtype of GISTs, accounting for only 4% to 5%...
Pneumonia is inflammation of one or both lungs including fluid buildup, often caused by infection. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cough with sputum production, chest pain, and shortness of breath. The pandemic COVID-19 coronavirus causes viral pneum
Unlike most cancers, mesothelioma doesn’t usually form as a single tumor. This makes it harder for doctors to diagnose. For example, pleural mesothelioma spreads over the surface of the lungs and chest wall, while peritoneal mesothelioma covers the lining of the abdomen. Key Facts on Malignant...
Reversible dementia-like conditions can occur with infections, immune disorders, metabolic problems, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal abnormalities, and medication side effects. Anything causing pressure in the brain, such as a tumor or abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid, can have the same result...
The immune reaction as a stimulator of tumor growth. Science 176, 170–171 (1972). Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Balkwill, F., Charles, K. A. & Mantovani, A. Smoldering and polarized inflammation in the initiation and promotion of malignant disease. Cancer Cell 7, 211–217 (2005)...
Osteoid osteoma Children and young adults Inflammatory benign bone tumor Fingers/toesIntense and inflammatory pain Nocturnal predominance Reduced by acetylsalicylic acid Nidus: lucent area with central focus of mineralizationSurrounding reactive bone formation Surrounding bone and soft tissue edema Possible react...