Ferri – Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain Brandi Kimble D.P.M. Basic Information Definition An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligamentous structures that support the ankle joint. Most (85%) […]
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Ferri – Angina Pectoris
Angina Pectoris Juan A. Escarfuller, M.D. Claudia Serrano, M.D. Basic Information Definition Angina pectoris is a term used to describe a clinical syndrome, typically characterized […]
Ferri – Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis Steven Rougas, M.D., M.S. Basic Information Definition Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and life-threatening. It is characterized by […]
Ferri – Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
Adult-Onset Still’s Disease Janaki Patel, M.D. Basic Information Definition Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic autoinflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. It is characterized […]
Ferri – Acute Tubular Necrosis
Acute Tubular Necrosis Lenar Yessayan, M.D., M.S. Basic Information Definition Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is a form of acute kidney injury (AKI) characterized by acute tubular […]
Ferri – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Jorge Mercado, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a form of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema that results from […]
Ferri – Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Peter Rintels, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a malignancy of hematopoietic progenitor cells that would normally give rise […]
Ferri – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Peter Rintels, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a malignancy of precursor B or T lymphocytes (lymphoblasts) characterized by […]
Ferri – Acute Liver Failure
Acute Liver Failure Talia Zenlea, M.D Alexandra Shingina, M.D.C.M. Basic Information Definition Acute liver failure (ALF) is defined as rapid development (<26 wk) of severe […]
Ferri – Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) Rupali Avasare, M.D. Basic Information Definition Acute glomerulonephritis is an immunologically mediated inflammation of the filtering units of the nephron, the glomeruli. […]