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Splenectomy: What to Expect Before and After Surgery
Splenectomy refers to the surgical removal of the spleen, either partially or entirely, and is typically performed when the spleen becomes damaged, diseased, or...
Angiomyolipoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Angiomyolipomas are benign tumors composed of an abnormal mixture of blood vessels, smooth muscle tissue, and fat cells. In the human body, cells divide...
Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options
Multiple Myeloma is a severe blood cancer in which plasma cells and their products grow uncontrollably. This overproduction causes damage to vital organs and...
Hookworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
What is Hookworm Infection?
Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms that belong to the Ancylostoma and Necator genera. These worms are soil-transmitted...
Pearson Syndrome: A Rare Mitochondrial Disorder
What is Pearson Syndrome?
Pearson Syndrome is a rare, fatal mitochondrial disorder characterized by multisystem involvement, commonly affecting the bone marrow and pancreas. With an...
