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Chromaffin tumours (phaeochromocytoma)
Chromaffin tumours, or phaeochromocytoma of the adrenal gland, affect hormone production. About 10% are cancerous. Treatment involves surgery.
30 Dec 2003
Endochondroma (chondroma; Ollier’s disease)
Endochondroma or enchondroma is a benign but potentially malignant bone tumour. Ollier's disease is a condition characterised by multiple endochroma.
30 Dec 2003
Migraine
Migraine is a severe, recurring headache which may cause visual symptoms (aura). They affect 12% of people, most commonly women, who often have triggers.
23 Dec 2003
Radiation nephritis
Radiation nephritis is a kidney condition caused by exposure to radiation, such as during x-ray. It causes the kidneys to shrink or die.
15 Dec 2003
Hypertensive nephropathy
Hypertensive nephropathy is a kidney condition in which the blood vessels that feed the kidneys are damaged and cause increased blood pressure.
12 Dec 2003
Hypercalcaemic nephropathy
Hypercalcaemic nephropathy is a kidney condition that occurs when calcium levels in the blood are elevated for prolonged periods.
11 Dec 2003
Colonic polyps and hereditary polyposis syndromes
Colonic polyps are elevations in the lining of the colon, some of which may cause colon cancer. They are diagnosed by colonoscopy.
31 Oct 2003
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which pancreatic tumours cause peptic ulcers, leading to excessive gastric acid production.
29 Oct 2003
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable respiratory infection that is rare in developed countries. It can be fatal and infected people should be isolated.
18 Jul 2003
