Pneumothorax (PTx) is an abnormal collection of air/gas in the pleural space (separating lung from the chest wall), that causes an uncoupling of the lung from the chest wall, thus interfering...

Endometrial polyp (aka uterine polyp) is mass of the inner lining of the uterus. [faq]I know endometrial polyp is a polyp in the endometrium. What's that? Polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue...

Colectomy is surgical resection of any extent of the large intestine (colon). Indications Colon cancer Diverticulitis and diverticular disease of the large intestine Trauma IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), e.g. uclerative colitis → neither cures nor eliminates Crohn's,...

Mediastinitis is inflammation of the tissues in the mid-chest or mediastinum. It can be either acute or chronic. Pathophysiology Acute mediastinitis, is usually bacterial and due to rupture of organs in the...

Obstructed labour (aka labour dystocia) is when, even though the uterus is contracting normally, the baby doesn't exit the pelvis during childbirth, due to being physically blocked. Cause Large or abnomally positioned...

Hyperuricosuria is presence of excessive amounts of uric acid in urine. See also Hyperuricemia

Hysterectomy (from Greek "hysteria" meaning "uterus", and "otomy" meaning "cutting") is the surgical removal of the uterus. It can also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other surrounding...

Drug sensitivity (aka drug intolerance) is a lower threshold to the normal pharmacologic action of a drug. It is uncommon and idiopathic, thus extremely difficult to predict, except in patients...

Breast engorgement occurs in mammary glands, due to expansion and pressure exerted by the synthesis and storage of breast milk. Pathophysiology It usually happens when the breast switch from colostrum to mature...

Bleeding during pregnancy (aka threatened miscarriage), is bleeding in the first 2 trimesters (weeks 0-28), specifically, 24 weeks (i.e seen during pregnancy prior to viability), and has yet to be assessed further. [faq]What is...