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Brain cancer: Metastasis
Brain metastasis refers to cancer spreading from an organ (usually breast, lung or skin) to the brain. It is an often fatal complication of cancer.
03 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
Mucormycosis (zygomycosis)
Mucormycosis refers to a fungal infection of the sinuses, brain or lungs. It primarily affects people with immune system disorders.
31 Jan 2005
Breast cancer: Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma (lobular carcinoma in situ; LCIS)
Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma is abnormal breast tissue growth which is usually not dangerous but increases the risk of dangerous types of breast cancer.
27 Jan 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
Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery)
Amoebiasis is a type of dysentery caused by a parasitic infection. It causes bloody diarrhoea and most commonly occurs because of poor sanitation.
03 Jan 2005
Hypothermia
Hypothermia refers to a body temperature less than 35 degrees Celsius. It occurs when the body's natural defences (e.g. shivering) are insufficient.
03 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
