UTD – Oral toxicity associated with chemotherapy
Treatment is supportive and mainly aimed at symptom control: •Removal of dentures, atraumatic cleansing, and oral rinses with a weak solution of salt and baking […]
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Ferri – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Amit K. Jain, M.D. Pranav M. Patel, M.D. Basic Information Definition An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a focal full-thickness dilation of […]
Ferri – Barrett Esophagus
Barrett Esophagus Harlan G. Rich, M.D. Basic Information Definition Barrett esophagus occurs when the squamocolumnar junction is displaced proximal to the gastroesophageal junction and the squamous […]
Ferri – Appendicitis
Appendicitis Fred F. Ferri, M.D. Basic Information Definition Appendicitis is the acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. ICD-10CM CODES K35.2 Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis […]
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 […]
Pocket Primary Care – GI
Background (NAMCS 2010, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs) Abdominal pain is one of the top 20 reasons for ambulatory visits in US; complaint reflects wide array of […]
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 – Ascariasis
Ascariasis Glenn G. Fort, M.D., M.P.H. Basic Information Definition Ascariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the nematode Ascaris lumbricoides. The majority of those infected are asymptomatic; […]
Ferri – Anorectal Fistula
Anorectal Fistula Jordan Klebanoff, M.D. Babak Vakili, M.D. Basic Information Definition An anorectal fistula is an inflammatory tract with a secondary (external) opening in the […]
Ferri – Angular Cheilitis
Angular Cheilitis Gregory M. Haidemenos, M.D. Basic Information Definition Angular cheilitis refers to inflammation of one, or both, of the corners of the mouth resulting […]