Ataxic cerebral palsy is caused by damage to cerebellar structures, differentiating it from the other 2 forms of CP, which are spastic CP (damage to cortical motor areas and underlying...

Dysautonomia (aka autonomic dysfunction, autonomic neuropathy) is where ANS (autonomic nervous system) doesn't work correctly.

Nosebleed (aka epistaxis, from Greek "epi" meaning "over", and "taxis" meaning "to drip") is hemorrhage from the nose. [faq]What is epistaxis? It's just another word for a nosebleed.[/faq] Sx Noticed when blood drains out...

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas (i.e. organ sitting under the stomach, which produces digestive enzymes). [faq]What is pancreatitis? Inflammation of the pancreas. Ummm... :umm: Why does it matter? What does the pancreas...

Eructation (aka belching) is the release of gas from the GI tract (mainly esophagus and stomach) through the mouth. Sx Usually accompanied w/ a typical sound, and at times, an odor See also Flatulence

Bicornuate uterus (from Latin “cornu” meaning “horn”) is a heart-shaped uterus, which is a uterus composed of 2 horns separated by a septum. Pathophysiology A bicornuate uterus is a type of uterine...

Intussusception is where the intestine invaginates (folds in on itself) into another section of the intestine, analogous to the way parts of a collapsible telescope slide into one another. This...

Delayed puberty is when the usual age of onset of puberty has passed, and there is no physical/hormonal signs that it is beginning. Physiology In girls: Thelarche (breast development), is by 10.5yo Pubarche (pubic...

Leopold's maneuvers (aka fetal palpation) are 4 maneuvers used to palpate a fetus inside a pregnant woman, from her abdomen. FMF is shorthand for fetal movement felt. Purpose Determines position of the fetus Determines presentation...

Buerger's disease (aka thromboangiitis obliterans, presenile gangrene) is due to small blood vessels that inflame and swell, vessels then narrow or are blocked by blood clots.