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Metastases to the liver
Metastasis refers to cancer spreading from the original organ to another. The liver is the second most common organ to which cancer may spread.
05 Apr 2005
Travellers' thrombosis
Travellers' thrombosis refers to the formation of blood clots (venous thrombii) in a traveller, typically on long flights when movement is minimal.
30 Mar 2005
Neutropenia
Neutropenia is a blood condition characterised by low concentration of neutrophils. These are a type of white blood cell which fight infection.
30 Mar 2005
Metastases to the spinal cord
Metastatic disease of the spinal cord refers to cancer that spread to the spine, usually from the lungs, breast, prostate or lymphatic or gastro systems.
04 Feb 2005
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the legs. It is associated with pulmonary embolism and…
21 Jan 2005
Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare inflammatory disease of cartilage in the ear, nose or windpipe. It causes pain, swelling and destruction of cartilage.
23 Dec 2004
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.
10 Dec 2004
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease which causes fever, weight loss and muscle wasting in adults. It is thought to be an autoimmune condition.
24 Nov 2004
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.
28 Sep 2004
