A kidney cyst is a fluid-filled cavity in or on the kidney. If several cysts form, it is called a cystic kidney. Isolated kidney cysts form sporadically (by chance), whereas cystic kidney is hereditary. What is a kidney cyst? A renal cyst is a sac-like or blister-like growth within or adjacent to the kidney. The … Kidney Cyst (Cystic Kidney): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Prenatal care is a preventive health service for pregnant women. It consists of preventive examinations and optional additional examinations for women in risk groups. Prenatal care begins from the time the pregnancy is diagnosed by a doctor and ends shortly before the baby is born, to be followed by postnatal care for the woman and … Prenatal Care: Treatment, Effects & Risks
In vitro fertilization is also known as fertilization in a jar and corresponds to one of the most important procedures for artificial insemination, in which a doctor removes eggs from a woman under hormonal stimulation, which are brought into contact with the sperm of the man in a test tube. After fertilization, the fertilized eggs … In Vitro Fertilization: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder. It is characterized by the presence of multiple physical and mental impairments. The disease can only be treated symptomatically. What is cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome? Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome is characterized by multiple physical malformations and mental developmental delays. Not much is known about this disease. Sporadic cases occur from time … Cardio-facio-cutaneous Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia is a congenital skeletal disorder associated with hyperostosis and sclerosis in the facial skull. The cause is a genetic mutation of bone-building inhibitory genes. Therapy is symptomatic and focuses on halting disease progression. What is craniodiaphyseal dysplasia? In hyperostosis, bone substance multiplies in an abnormal way. Hyperostosis of the skull is a group … Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Under certain conditions, a pregnancy can quickly become a high-risk pregnancy. The age of the pregnant woman, certain pre-existing conditions, problems in previous pregnancies and also a multiple pregnancy mean a higher risk for the time of pregnancy and also for the birth. At what point is it a high-risk pregnancy? The age of the … High-risk Pregnancy
Rescuer siblings are children who are supposed to help an older sibling who is ill. They act as a kind of archetype sibling, which is why this method is highly controversial. If a child needs blood or tissue, this can be taken from the “savior sibling,” who must be a genetic match to the sick … Savior Siblings: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Pendred syndrome is a disease that exists from birth. The condition is characterized by affected patients suffering from hearing loss. In addition, goiter is evident as part of Pendred syndrome. What is Pendred syndrome? Pendred syndrome is usually inherited, so affected individuals have had the condition since birth. Primarily, it is a disorder of hearing. … Pendred Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Ellis-van Creveld syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder. It is characterized by short ribs and polydactyly (multiple fingers). Life expectancy depends on the size of the thorax and the severity of any heart defect. What is Ellis van Creveld syndrome? Ellis-van Creveld syndrome is also known as chondroectodermal dysplasia because of the involvement of … Ellis Van Creveld Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Paget’s carcinoma is a very rare type of cancer that usually manifests in the nipple (breast) area, but can also occur in other areas of the body. The disease is usually associated with other deeper epithelial carcinomas. Complete cure can often be achieved with early treatment. What is Paget’s carcinoma? Paget’s carcinoma occurs in about … Pagets Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fuhrmann syndrome is a disease that is present in affected individuals at birth. Fuhrmann syndrome is enormously rare and is one of the hereditary diseases. Typical for the Fuhrmann syndrome is a hypoplasia of the calf bone, which is called fibula in medical terminology. In addition, the fingers are affected by anomalies and the femur … Fuhrmann Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
