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Urinary tract obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction occurs when kidney stones or other blockages in the ureters or urethra prevent the passage of urine. It causes kidney failure.
29 Oct 2003
Kidney failure (acute renal failure)
Acute renal failure refers to rapid decline of kidney function which is potentially life threatening because urine production ceases.
09 Oct 2003
Common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis; cholangitis; obstructive jaundice)
Choledocholithiasis or bile duct stone refers to the passage of gallstones into the bile duct. The gallstones obstruct the bile duct, causing jaundice.
26 Sep 2003
Gallstones
Gallstone disease is characterised by the formation of cholesterol or pigment stones in the gallbladder. They do not usually cause symptoms.
21 Sep 2003
Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia is a blood disorder characterised by sickle-shaped red blood cells and abnormal haemoglobin, the protein which transports oxygen.
15 Jul 2003
Kidney cancer: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
Renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer that originates in the kidneys. It occurs due to mutations of cells in the kidney's…
11 Aug 2002
Rectal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum
Adenocarcinoma of the rectum is cancer in the epithelium or lining of the large intestine. It is hereditary and associated with ulcerative colitis.
11 Aug 2002
Pancreatic cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is a type of pancreatic cancer which is often diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Prognosis is poor.
11 Aug 2002
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