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Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.

10 Dec 2004

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile chronic arthritis)

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a group of diseases which cause chronic joint pain and swelling in children. The cause is unknown.

07 Dec 2004

Small bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma

Small bowel cancer: Adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine is a type of bowel cancer. It is associated with coeliac disease and Crohn's disease.

07 Feb 2004

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

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

Neck pain

Neck pain

Neck pain or stiff neck affect 10% of the population at any time. It is usually temporary but may cause dizziness and pain in other…

01 Jan 2004

Bladder cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

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

Multiple endocrine neoplasia II (MEN II; Sipple’s syndrome)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia II (MEN II; Sipple’s syndrome)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (or Sipple's syndrome) are rare tumours which are hereditary, sometimes cancerous and removed with surgery.

29 Dec 2003

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma are brain, neck or leg cancers and are the most common solid cancer tumours in children. It also affects adults.

05 Oct 2003

Silicosis

Silicosis

Silicosis is a lung disorder caused by inhaling silica dust. Silica dust scars the lung tissue, causing inflammation.

26 May 2003