Pyogenic granuloma or pregnancy tumor usually starts as a lesion and then grows rapidly for few weeks. They appear like small, red bumps on the skin. These bumps appear as an overgrowth of tissue due to hormonal factors, irritation and physical trauma. They appear like reddish or yellowish nodule and usually smaller than 2 cms.… Continue reading Pyogenic Granuloma
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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a hereditary overgrowth disease that affects a baby from the time it is born. It occurs along with a high risk of cancer development as well as inheriting certain unusual characteristics, including ear pits or ear creases, macrosomia, anomalies of the midline abdominal lining or wall, macroglossia, and congenital instances of low… Continue reading Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Patau Syndrome
Patau syndrome is a hereditary disorder which occurs because of an extra copy of chromosome 13. Usually there are two copies of chromosome 13, but in this case, instead of 2 there are 3 copies. Patau syndrome is mostly called as Trisomy 13 wherein a part of chromosome 13, or whole, is three times more… Continue reading Patau Syndrome
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disease wherein the immune system of the body attacks the nerves. Initial symptoms include tingling and weakness feeling in the extremities of the body. Later, the sensations may spread to other parts of the body eventually resulting in complete paralysis. In very serious cases of this syndrome the affected person has… Continue reading Guillain-Barre Syndrome