Ferri – Brain Neoplasm, Glioblastoma
Brain Neoplasm, Glioblastoma Jigisha P. Thakkar, M.D. Definition Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive diffuse glioma of astrocytic lineage and corresponds to grade IV in […]
Month: March 2020
Ferri – Brain Neoplasm, Benign and Low Grade
Brain Neoplasm, Benign and Low Grade Emma H. Weiss B.B.A. Nicole J. Ullrich, M.D., PH.D. Joseph S. Kass, M.D., J.D. Basic Information Definition Brain neoplasms […]
Ferri – Brain Metastases
Brain Metastases A. Basit Khan, B.A. Joseph S. Kass, M.D., J.D. Nicole J. Ullrich, M.D., PH.D. Basic Information Definition Brain metastases result from a spread […]
Ferri – Brain Abscess
Brain Abscess Erica Hardy, M.D., M.M.S. Basic Information Definition A brain abscess is a focal intracerebral infection that can arise as a complication of a […]
Ferri – Botulism
Botulism Russell J. Mcculloh, M.D. Basic Information Definition Botulism is an illness caused by a neurotoxin produced primarily by Clostridium botulinum. Five types of disease can occur: […]
Ferri – Bone Tumor, Primary Malignant
Bone Tumor, Primary Malignant Bharti Rathore, M.D. Basic Information Definition Primary malignant bone tumors are invasive and anaplastic and have the ability to metastasize. Most […]
Ferri – Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Katharine A. Phillips, M.D. Basic Information Definition Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is classified as an obsessive-compulsive and related disorder. It is characterized […]
Ferri – Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis Sajeev Handa, M.D. Basic Information Definition Blastomycosis is a systemic pyogranulomatous disease caused by a dimorphic fungus, Blastomyces dermatitidis. Since 2013, another variant, Blastomyces gilchristii, has been […]
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 – Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Eishita Manjrekar, PH.D. Mark Zimmerman, M.D. Basic Information Definition Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes, during […]