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Radical nephrectomy

Nephrectomy refers to the surgical removal of a kidney. A radical nephrectomy includes additional removal of the…

01 Jan 2012

Breast Lumps and Lesions

Breast Lumps and Lesions

Breast lumps are a very common complaint for women of all ages, they may occur spontaneously or gradually and be accompanied by other symptoms such…

24 Oct 2011

Breast pain (mastalgia)

Breast pain (mastalgia)

Mastalgia or breast pain is a common symptom encountered by women and may be due to normal changes in hormone levels or due to certain diseases.

18 Oct 2011

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (PNET)

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (PNET)

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours are rare. They develop in hormone-producing cells within the pancreas. Surgery and medicines are used in their treatment.

22 Sep 2011

Nipple Discharge

Nipple Discharge

Nipple discharge is defined as any leakage of fluid from the breast. It is one of the most commonly encountered breast-related symptoms, and can account…

18 May 2011

Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP)

Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP)

A radical perineal prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove the prostate from a small incision in the perineum. Surgical removal of the prostate…

14 Feb 2010

Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of a kidney and can be indicated for both benign and malignant conditions.

19 Jan 2010

Gaucher’s disease

Gaucher’s disease

Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…

27 Apr 2009

Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)

Breast cancer: Invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC)

Invasive ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC) refers to breast cancer that has spread. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women.

07 Apr 2009