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Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a condition in which a person's Langerhans cells grow abnormally. The signs of Langerhans cell...
Typhoidal tularemia causes infection of many organs and the bloodstream. Patients with typhoidal tularemia may experiencediarrheaor jaundice. As the disease progresses, theliverand spleen may become enlarged.Pneumoniamay occur at presentation or may be a late complication. In severe disease, the kidneys...
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)is a type of herpes virus that's associated with fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and an enlarged spleen. EBV is a very common virus that causes mononucleosis ("mono"). More than 90% of adults have been infected with this "kissing disease" that is spread pri...
This is a dangerous birth defect that affects up to 1 in 2,500 babies. It happens when the diaphragm (the wall of muscle that separates your chest and belly) has a hole. The baby’s still-growing organs can slip through the hole and crowd the lungs. ...
HCM is a disease that causes heart muscle cells to become large. As the cells get larger, they cause the walls of your ventricles to become thick and stiff. The ventricles are the 2 lower chambers of your heart. They pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. When the ...
In this type of lymphoma, small cells grow slowly in places called marginal zones. These places could be in your stomach, skin, lungs, salivary gland, thyroid, or the area around your eyes. Burkitt lymphoma This is a rare disease that typically affects children. It grows quickly, so people...
X-ray pictures may show an enlarged heart or fluid in your lungs. An EKG records your heart rhythm and how fast your heart beats. It is used to check for damage to your heart. An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound. Sound waves are used to show the structure and function of your ...
What causes the heart to contract?The Heart:The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It consists of four chambers, two atria and two ventricles. The left side of the heart pumps blood to the body, while the right side pumps blood to the lungs....