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Benign Breast Phyllodes Tumor
A benign breast phyllodes tumor is a rare, fast-growing fibroepithelial breast lump made of breast ducts and a leaf-like (phyllodes) overgrowth of supporting tissue.…
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Benign Cephalic Histiocytosis
Benign Cephalic Histiocytosis (BCH) is a rare skin condition that primarily affects children and young adults. In this article, we'll break down BCH into…
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Benign Choroid Plexus Papilloma
Benign choroid plexus papilloma is a slow-growing, non-cancer brain tumor that starts from the choroid plexus, the soft tissue inside the brain chambers (ventricles)…
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Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a rare neurological condition that affects the muscles around the eyes, causing involuntary and repetitive contractions. This article aims…
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Benign Familial Convulsions
Benign familial convulsions are brief seizures in babies who are otherwise well. “Benign” (now replaced by the term self-limited) means seizures stop by themselves…
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Benign Familial Infantile Convulsions
Benign familial infantile convulsions are seizures that start in otherwise healthy infants in the first year of life, run in families, and tend to…
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Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures (BFNS)
Benign familial neonatal seizures (BFNS) is a rare, inherited epilepsy syndrome that starts in the first days of life, usually between day 2 and…
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Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma
Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a non-cancerous tumor that originates from fibroblasts and histiocytes, which are specialized cells involved in the immune response. In…
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Benign Intracranial Hypertension
Benign intracranial hypertension (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, IIH) is a condition where the pressure of the fluid around the brain (cerebrospinal fluid, CSF) is too…
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Benign Juvenile Melanoma (BJM)
Benign Juvenile Melanoma (BJM) is a relatively rare form of skin condition that affects children and adolescents. Although it's called "melanoma," it's important to…
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Benign Lipoblastomatosis
Benign lipoblastomatosis is a rare condition that affects children and is characterized by the growth of benign tumors made up of fat cells. These…
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Benign Lymphocytic Infiltration of the Skin (BLIS)
Benign lymphocytic infiltration of the skin (BLIS) refers to a condition where lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, accumulate in the skin without…
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Benign Lymphoreticulosis
Benign lymphoreticulosis is an older medical name for cat-scratch disease, an infection that mainly affects the lymph nodes after a scratch, bite, or lick…
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Benign Mixed Tumor
A benign mixed tumor is a non-cancerous growth that most often starts in a salivary gland. Doctors also call it pleomorphic adenoma. “Benign” means…
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Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid is a chronic autoimmune blistering disease that mainly attacks moist linings of the body, called mucous membranes. These include the…
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Benign Neonatal Seizures
Benign neonatal seizures are seizures that start in the first days of life in otherwise healthy newborns and then stop on their own over…
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Benign Paroxysmal Tonic Upgaze of Childhood with Ataxia
Benign paroxysmal tonic upgaze of childhood with ataxia is a rare, early-life movement and eye-movement condition. “Paroxysmal” means it comes in bursts or spells.…
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Benign Solitary Fibrous Papule
A benign solitary fibrous papule (BSFP) is a small, harmless bump on the skin that typically appears on the face, particularly on the nose.…
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Benign Struma Ovarii
Benign Struma Ovarii is a rare type of ovarian tumor. Understanding this condition is essential for early detection and effective management. This guide provides…
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Benign Thoracic Aorta Tumors
Benign thoracic aorta tumors are unusual growths that occur in the large blood vessel called the aorta, which is responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood…
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Berylliosis
Berylliosis is a rare lung disease caused by exposure to beryllium, a metal commonly used in various industries. In this article, we will break…
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Bilateral Lymphadenopathy
Bilateral lymphadenopathy is a medical term that refers to the enlargement or swelling of lymph nodes on both sides of the body. These small,…
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Biliary tract cancer is a group of cancers that start in the tubes and organs that carry and store bile. Bile is a yellow-green…
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Biliary Tract Cancers
Biliary tree cancer means cancer that starts in the thin tubes that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. Doctors group it…
