Karyoplasm: Structure, Function & Diseases

The karyoplasm is the name given to the protoplasm within cell nuclei, which differs from the cytoplasm particularly in its electrolyte concentration. For DNA replication and transcription, the karyoplasm provides an optimal environment. In diabetic patients, nuclear inclusions of glycogen may be present in the karyoplasm. What is karyoplasm? Cell nuclei are located in the … Karyoplasm: Structure, Function & Diseases

The high growth

Definition – from when does one speak of high growth? In the medical field, we speak of a high growth when the person is above the 97th percentile in terms of height – i.e. belongs to the largest 3%. Percentiles are growth curves for specific age groups and indicate the normal distribution in the population. … The high growth

Accompanying symptoms with high growth | The high growth

Accompanying symptoms with high growth The accompanying symptoms are strongly dependent on the cause of the occurrence of high growth. If a person is tall because of his or her dispositions, no other symptoms occur. If the high growth has endocrine (hormonal) causes, then changes can be found in other parts of the body. Pituitary … Accompanying symptoms with high growth | The high growth

The green wood fracture

What is a green wood fracture? A greenwood fracture is a type of bone fracture that occurs only in children. Since children’s bones are structurally different from adults’ bones, they often show a different fracture pattern. The bone of a child is still very flexible and has a much thicker periosteum. It is therefore comparable … The green wood fracture

Acromegaly

Synonyms in a broader sense pituitary giant growth, growth disturbance English: acromegaly, pituitary gigantism Definition Acromegaly Acromegaly is an enlargement of the acra (see below) and the internal organs due to an increased secretion of growth hormone (somatotropin, GH (Growth Hormone)). This excessive secretion is present after the completion of longitudinal growth. Acres are for … Acromegaly

Diagnosis | Acromegaly

Diagnosis As with any procedure for finding a diagnosis, the medical history can provide information: Do old rings still fit, has the shoe size changed? The comparison with old photographs can help. In endocrinology (the science of hormones), various levels in the blood can be measured: Do old rings still fit, has the shoe size … Diagnosis | Acromegaly

Forecast | Acromegaly

Forecast If the benign tumour can be operated on, its size will determine how good the chances are of achieving a complete cure. For microadenomas the effective healing rate is 90%, for macroadenomas still 60%. All articles in this series: Acromegaly Diagnosis Forecast