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Ichthyosis (also named fish scale disease) [1] is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin. [2] The more than 20 types of ichthyosis range in severity of symptoms, outward appearance, underlying genetic cause and mode of inheritance (e.g., dominant, recessive, autosomal or X-linked). [3]
It is possible that the back and forth movement of fluid within the cyst causes rhythmic pressure on the diencephalic motor pathways. [4] One of the key periventricular structures in that pathway is the thalamus which is responsible for relaying motor signals to the cerebral cortex as well as regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.
Cat bites are bites inflicted upon humans, other cats, and other animals by the domestic cat (Felis catus). [1] [2] Data from the United States show that cat bites represent between 5–15% of all animal bites inflicted to humans, [3] [4] but it has been argued that this figure could be the consequence of under-reporting as bites made by cats are considered by some to be unimportant.
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Cat-scratch fever, felinosis, Teeny's disease, inoculation lymphoreticulosis, subacute regional lymphadenitis [1] An enlarged lymph node in the armpit region of a person with cat-scratch disease, and wounds from a cat scratch on the hand. Specialty: Infectious disease: Symptoms: Bump at the site of the bite or scratch, swollen and painful lymph ...
The name literally translates as "the fish louse with many children". The parasite can infect most freshwater fish species and, in contrast to many other parasites, shows low host specificity. It penetrates gill epithelia, skin and fins of the fish host and resides as a feeding stage (the trophont) inside the epidermis .
The results of cyst enucleation without concurrent extraction are favorable for children between the ages of 5.5 and 11. [ 12 ] [ 16 ] [ 20 ] [ 27 ] Following cyst enucleation and curettage, bone grafting was also carried out in three cases either as a primary or secondary adjunct to support the treatment approach. [ 21 ]
Five-day-old inflamed epidermal inclusion cyst. The black spot is a keratin plug which connects with the underlying cyst. Specialty: General surgery, infectious disease, dermatology: Symptoms: Redness, pain, swelling [1] Usual onset: Rapid: Causes: Bacterial infection (often MRSA) [1] Risk factors: Intravenous drug use [2] Diagnostic method ...