Ferri – Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Amanda Box, M.D., M.S., J. Richard Walker III, M.D., M.S. Basic Information Definition Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is defined as sudden […]
Month: March 2020
Ferri – Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome)
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (Ogilvie’s Syndrome) Jason D. Ferreira, M.D. Basic Information Definition Ogilvie’s syndrome is characterized by acute massive dilation of the cecum and right […]
Ferri – Acute Bronchitis
Acute Bronchitis Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute bronchitis is a self-limited inflammation of trachea and bronchi. Synonyms Chest cold ICD-10CM CODES J20.9 […]
Ferri – Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis Glenn G. Fort, M.D., M.P.H. Basic Information Definition Actinomycosis is an indolent, slowly progressive infection caused by anaerobic or microaerophilic bacteria, mostly from the […]
Ferri – Actinic Keratosis
Actinic Keratosis Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Heather Ferri, D.O. Basic Information Definition Actinic keratoses (AKs) are common skin lesions usually presenting as multiple erythematous or […]
Ferri – Acromegaly
Acromegaly Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acromegaly occurs due to hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH) or increased amounts of insulin-like growth factor I […]
Ferri – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Philip A. Chan, M.D., M.S. Basic Information Definition Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disorder caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency […]
Ferri – Acoustic Neuroma
Acoustic Neuroma Courtney Clark Bilodeau, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acoustic neuroma is a benign proliferation of the Schwann cells that cover the vestibular branch of […]
Ferri – Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Courtny Johnson, D.P.M., M.S.H.S. Basic Information Definition Achilles tendon rupture is a disruption of the continuity of the Achilles tendon that most […]
Ferri – Achalasia
Achalasia Harlan G. Rich, M.D. Basic Information Definition Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus classically characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal […]