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Myelofibrosis (idiopathic myelofibrosis; myeloid metaplasia; agnogenic myeloid metaplasia)

Myelofibrosis (idiopathic myelofibrosis; myeloid metaplasia; agnogenic myeloid metaplasia)

Myelofibrosis refers to the growth of scar tissue where bone marrow would normally grow. It is often associated with leukaemia and causes pain.

23 Dec 2003

Kidney cancer: Renal manifestations of malignant disease

Kidney cancer: Renal manifestations of malignant disease

Renal manifestations of malignant disease occur when cancers outside the kidneys, including leukemia and lymphoma, spread and cause kidney cancer.

13 Dec 2003

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy

Hypercalcaemic nephropathy is a kidney condition that occurs when calcium levels in the blood are elevated for prolonged periods.

11 Dec 2003

Hyperuricaemic nephropathy (gout, purines and interstitial nephritis)

Hyperuricaemic nephropathy (gout, purines and interstitial nephritis)

Hyperuricaemic nephropathy may be chronic or acute. It causes growth of uric acid crystals in the kidney and increases the risk of gout arthritis.

09 Dec 2003

Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure

Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure

Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.

09 Oct 2003

Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Glomerulonephritis (GN)

Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney disorders characterised by damage to the glomeruli of both kidneys. It is related to immune system changes.

26 Sep 2003

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)

Ulcerative colitis (inflammatory bowel disease)

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the large intestine which causes rectal bleeding and altered bowel patterns.

18 Sep 2003

Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)

Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)

Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder which may be idiopathic or secondary to diseases like leukaemia. It causes enlarged liver and enlarged spleen.

15 Jul 2003

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders that affect the stem cells in bone marrow that make blood cells. It can progress to leukaemia.

03 Jul 2003