Ferri – Bites and Stings, Arachnids
Bites and Stings, Arachnids Gail M. O’brien, M.D. Basic Information Definition There are two major classes of arthropods: insects and Arachnida. This chapter focuses on […]
Month: March 2020
Ferri – Bite Wounds
Bite Wounds Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition A bite wound can be animal or human, accidental, or intentional. ICD-10CM CODES T14.1 Open wound […]
Ferri – Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Christine Eisenhower, Pharm.D. Basic Information Definition The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) defines bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the […]
Ferri – Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps Tendonitis Jonathan D. Hodax M.S., M.D. Andrew D. Sobel, M.D. Basic Information Definition Inflammation or irritation of the tendon of the long head of […]
Ferri – Baker’s Cyst
Baker’s Cyst Johannes Steiner, M.D. Richard Regnante, M.D. Basic Information Definition Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled popliteal bursa located along the medial border of the […]
Ferri – Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition Avascular necrosis (AVN) is ischemic death of bone due to insufficient blood supply. It is not […]
Ferri – Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Bharathi V. Reddy, M.D. Arlene Chapman, M.D. Basic Information Definition Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a systemic […]
Ferri – Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis Andreea M. Catana, M.D. Kittichai Promrat, M.D. Basic Information Definition Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the liver characterized by […]
Ferri – Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome
Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome Rania Esteitie, M.D. Samaan Rafeq, M.D. Basic Information Definition • The asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) is […]
Ferri – Aspiration Pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia Glenn G. Fort, M.D., M.P.H. Basic Information Definition Aspiration pneumonia is a vague term that refers to pulmonary abnormalities following abnormal entry of endogenous […]