Telangiectasia
Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare, inherited disease. It affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. Symptoms appear in young children, usually before age 5. They includeAtaxia - trouble coordinating movementsPoor balance Slurred speechTiny, red spider veins, called telangiectasias, on the skin and eyesLung infectionsDelayed physical and sexual developmentPeople with A-T have an increased risk of developing diabetes and cancers, especially lymphoma and leukemia. Although it affects the brain, people with A-T usually have normal or high intelligence.A-T has no cure. Treatments might improve some symptoms. They include injections to strengthen the immune system, physical and speech therapy, and high-dose vitamins. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Browse recently discussed Telangiectasia cases by specialistsYes usual site to see KELOIDS of ear Post piercing injuries to ear But excision is not the choice as recurrence with flared lesions will be headache cosmetically Cryosurgery is option D/d Lipoma or PG which can resolve by excision
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Thank you for tagging . My answer is NONE OF THE ABOVE ! I go for a simple and common diagnosis of MILIA. For the benefit of colleagues. PIBIDS, a term that refers to the association of Photosensitivity Ichthyosis, Brittle hair, Intellect...
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Pedunculated subserous fibroid torsion *Chief Complaints* Abdominal pain with vomiting *History* 45 year old Para 2 previous 2 normal vaginal deliveries presented with sudden onset abdominal pain with two episodes of vomiting. Pain gradually increased in intensity. Patient had history of heaviness in lower abdomen for 3 months. No history of loss of weight or appetite. *Vitals* Pulse 100/ min. BP 116/90 mmHg. *Physical Examination* Per abdomen mass palpable around 16 weeks size of gravid uterus mobile from side to side. Tenderness present . Per vaginal examination uterus irregularly enlarged to 16 weeks. Tenderness present. *Investigations* Ultrasound done revealed fibroid 9*8 cm in uterus in fundal area. Free fluid in pelvis present. *Diagnosis* Fibroid uterus with acute abdomen. *Management* Patient taken for emergency laparotomy and proceed. OT findings :Fundal subserous pedunculated fibroid with torsion of two and half turns with intra fibroid hemorrhage and necrosis. Rest uterus normal. Bilateral ovaries and fallopian tubes normal. Peritoneal fluid hemorrhagic. Myomectomy done and peritoneal lavage given.
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