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Papular Xanthoma
Papular xanthoma is a rare skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It is characterized by small, yellow or flesh-colored bumps on…
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Paraganglioma
Paraganglioma is a rare tumor that grows from special nerve-related cells called paraganglia. These cells sit beside blood vessels and nerves throughout the body.…
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Paraganglioma and Gastric Stromal Sarcoma Syndrome
Paraganglioma and gastric stromal sarcoma syndrome—better known medically as the Carney–Stratakis syndrome (CSS)—is a rare, inherited condition where a person can develop two kinds…
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Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration – Symptoms, Treatment
Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration (PCD) is one of the more commonly seen paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. It is caused by immune-mediated injury to cerebellar Purkinje cells. It is associated with…
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Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes – Symptoms, Treatment
Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes (PNS) are rare disorders associated with cancer, not caused by direct invasion, metastasis or consequences of treatment. They are usually autoimmune…
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Paraneoplastic Syndrome
A Paraneoplastic syndrome is a group of rare disorders that develop in response to cancerous tumors in the body. These syndromes are caused by…
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Paraneoplastic Syndromes are a group of rare disorders that are triggered by an abnormal immune system response to a cancerous tumor known as a…
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Parasagittal Meningioma
Parasagittal meningioma is a type of brain tumor that forms near the brain's surface, specifically along the parasagittal area, which is the part of…
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Parenchymal Neurosarcoidosis:
Parenchymal neurosarcoidosis is a rare condition that affects the nervous system. In simple terms, it means that certain parts of your brain and spinal…
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Parietal Lobe Tumors
Parietal lobe tumors are abnormal growths that develop in the parietal lobe of the brain, which is responsible for sensory perception and processing information.…
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Patch-Type Granuloma Annulare
Patch-type granuloma annulare is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It's characterized by the formation of circular or ring-shaped patches…
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Peat Fire Cancer
Peat fire cancer, also known as peat burn cancer or swamp cancer, is a rare and unique form of cancer that primarily affects individuals…
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Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a fast-growing blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, where new blood cells are made. In ALL,…
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Pediatric Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (ALL)
Pediatric acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that happens in babies, children and teenagers. In this disease,…
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Pediatric Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS)
Pediatric alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) is a rare, fast-growing childhood cancer that starts in very early muscle cells. These are baby muscle cells that normally…
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Pediatric Astrocytoma of the Cerebrum
Pediatric astrocytoma of the cerebrum is a brain tumor in a child that starts from special support cells in the brain called astrocytes. These…
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Pediatric Brain Stem Glioma
Pediatric brain stem glioma means a tumor that starts from glial (support) cells inside the brain stem in a child. The brain stem is…
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Pediatric Cerebral Astrocytoma
Pediatric cerebral astrocytoma is a brain tumour that starts in the main part of a child’s brain called the cerebrum. The cerebrum is the…
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Pediatric Optic Nerve Glioma
Paediatric optic nerve glioma is a usually slow-growing brain/nerve tumor that starts in the supportive “glial” cells around the optic nerve (the cable that…
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Pedunculated Adenomyoma
Pedunculated adenomyomas are a specific type of benign tumor that can develop in various parts of the body. Understanding their structure, causes, symptoms, and…
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Pedunculated Fibroids
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. Among the various types of fibroids, pedunculated fibroids are distinguished by their unique…
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Pedunculated Sebaceous Epithelioma
Pedunculated Sebaceous Epithelioma is a relatively rare skin condition that involves the development of growths on the skin's surface. In this article, we will…
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Perifollicular Fibroma
Perifollicular fibroma is a rare skin condition that can cause discomfort and cosmetic concerns. In this article, we'll provide plain English explanations for various…
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Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is a rare and serious type of cancer that affects the bile ducts in your liver. In this article, we'll break down…
