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Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Acute myeloid leukaemia is a cancer that arises in the precursors of myeloid cells in bone marrow. In normal circumstances, these form white blood cells.
28 Jan 2004
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system's lymphocytes. It may cause anaemia and affect liver function. It is treated with radiotherapy.
15 Jan 2004
Pituitary infarction (pituitary tumour apoplexy)
Pituitary infarction refers to bleeding into the pituitary gland, usually into a tumour. It causes sudden headache and vomiting and is potentially fatal.
07 Jan 2004
Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)
Chromaffin tumours, or phaeochromocytoma of the adrenal gland, affect hormone production. About 10% are cancerous. Treatment involves surgery.
30 Dec 2003
Bladder cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder accounts for 90% of bladder cancers. Smoking and bladder irritation (e.g. bladder stones) increase the risk.
30 Dec 2003
Empty sella syndrome (ESS)
Empty sella syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland cannot be seen on radiological imaging within a bony structure called the sella turica.
30 Dec 2003
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN I; endocrine adenomatosis; Wermer’s syndrome)
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is a genetic condition characterised by tumour growth in the endocrine glands. Tumours are typically benign.
29 Dec 2003
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones; renal calculi; urinary stones)
Kidney stones are small deposits that build up in the kidneys, made of calcium and other minerals. They are a common cause of blood in…
29 Dec 2003
Achondroplasia (dwarfism)
Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that causes dwarfism characterised by a normal trunk length, short broad limbs and an enlarged skull.
28 Dec 2003
