Ferri – Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition Adrenal insufficiency is characterized by inadequate secretion of corticosteroids resulting from partial or complete destruction of […]
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Ferri – Acute Urinary Retention (AUR)
Acute Urinary Retention (AUR) Philip Wong, M.D., Ph.D. David A. Leavitt, M.D. Basic Information Definition The acute inability to urinate when the bladder is full. […]
Ferri – Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder Lindsay M. Orchowski, PH.D. Daniel W. Oesterle, B.S. Basic Information Definition Acute stress disorder (ASD) features severe acute stress reactions (ASRs) that […]
Ferri – Acute Pelvic Pain in Women
Acute Pelvic Pain in Women Michele Tartaglia, D.O. Basic Information Definition Acute pelvic pain in women is defined as pain in either the pelvis or […]
Ferri – Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Margaret Tryforos, M.D. Paul George, M.D., M.H.P.E. Basic Information Definition Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is the sudden onset of intestinal hypoperfusion to […]
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 […]
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 […]