Alvin
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Haemolytic Uraemic SyndromeHaemolytic Uraemic Syndrome is a thrombotic microangiopathy which predominantly affects children, manifesting as a triad of haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury, with…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Nephrotic SyndromeNephrotic Syndrome is defined by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia, oedema, and hyperlipidaemia, and is typically associated with increased renal cortical echogenicity. Description Nephrotic syndrome is a…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Description Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare hereditary condition characterised by the development of multiple tumours in endocrine glands. Most commonly, it affects the parathyroid…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Acute PancreatitisDescription Pancreatitis refers to the inflammatory condition of the pancreas. It is characterised by activation of pancreatic enzymes within the pancreas, leading to autodigestion and inflammation.…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaPancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, typically of the ductal epithelium and associated with KRAS mutation, and presents as an obstructing head of pancreas mass in older…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Gorlin SyndromeGorlin syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant genodermatosis due to PTCH1 gene mutation characterised by multiple basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocysts, and bifid ribs. Description Gorlin syndrome,…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Cowden SyndromeCowden syndrome is an autosomal dominant characterised by the development of multiple hamartomas in any organ and an increased risk for certain malignancies. Description Cowden syndrome, or multiple…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
GlucagonomaGlucagonoma is a rare, usually malignant, neuroendocrine tumour arising from pancreatic alpha cells, commonly manifesting as necrolytic migratory erythema and presenting as a hypervascular mass in the pancreas…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
VIPomaVIPoma is a rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour classically presenting with WDHA syndrome, elevated serum VIP and appearing as a well-defined, hypervascular mass on imaging. Description VIPoma, also known…
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Alvin posted a new article. 2 years ago
Diabetes MellitusDescription Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterised by hyperglycaemia due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The chronic hyperglycaemia of diabetes leads…
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