Define embolism? Embolism is a process of partial or complete occlusion of the vessel by the embolus. An embolus is a detached intravascular solid mass,… Read More »Embolism: Definition, Types, Causes-NotesMed
What is infarction? Infarction is the process of formation of an infarct as a result of tissue ischemia. The infarct is a localized area of… Read More »Infarction: Types, Pathogenesis, Morphology – NotesMed
What is Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular Dystrophy is a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders and more often presenting in childhood. The progressive degeneration or degradation of… Read More »Muscular Dystrophy: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis-NotesMed
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the enlargement of the prostate glands resulting from the proliferation of stromal and glandular elements. It… Read More »Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Pathophysiology, Morphology, Symptoms
Overview of pheochromocytoma Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland. Neoplasms composed of chromaffin cells, which tumor cells synthesize and release catecholamines and some… Read More »Pheochromocytoma: Morphology, Clinical features, Complications
Overview Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is developed after streptococcal bacterial infection in children and young adults. It is the most common disorder in developing countries in… Read More »Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis: Pathogenesis, Morphology
Overview Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune and rapid (hour to weeks) but rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks part… Read More »Guillain-Barre syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Risk factors- NotesMed
Overview Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease & it is the most frequent cause of endogenous hyperthyroidism in the body. It is characterized by a… Read More »Graves’ disease: Pathology, Morphology, Clinical features
Overview The Wilms tumor (Nephroblastoma) is the most frequent primary tumor of the kidney in children. It is a highly malignant primary embryonal tumor. Age… Read More »Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma): Pathogenesis, Morphology