Symptoms and Causes

Overview Growth plate fractures happen in the growing tissue near the ends of children’s bones. These plates are the weakest parts of a child’s skeleton, often…

Overview Horner syndrome affects one side of the face and eye when certain nerve pathways between the brain and the face are disrupted. The most noticeable…

Overview Invasive lobular carcinoma is a less common form of breast cancer. It starts in the breast’s lobules, which are milk-producing glands. What makes this cancer…

Overview Carcinoid tumors belong to a group called neuroendocrine tumors. They grow slowly and typically develop in the digestive system (stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon, rectum)…

Overview Small bowel prolapse, or enterocele, happens when the small intestine drops into the lower pelvic area and pushes against the top of the vagina. This…

Overview Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a serious liver condition that affects the bile ducts. These ducts normally transport bile from the liver to the small…

Overview Recurrent breast cancer happens when cancer returns after the first treatment. Some cancer cells may survive and grow again, even after doctors try to remove…

What Are Conjoined Twins? Conjoined twins are babies born physically attached to each other. This happens when an early embryo doesn’t fully split into two separate…

Overview Salivary gland tumors develop in the glands that produce saliva. These tumors are uncommon. Saliva plays important roles in the body by helping with digestion,…

Oveview Intestinal ischemia occurs when blood flow to the intestines decreases or stops completely. This reduced blood flow means that intestinal tissues don’t receive enough oxygen,…