DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
Blood disorders
Hemoglobinopathy
Hemoglobinopathy is a kind of genetic defect that results in abnormal structure of one of the globin chains of the hemoglobin molecule. Hemoglobinopathies are inherited single-gene disorders; in most cases, they are inherited as autosomal co-dominant traits. Common hemoglobinopathies include sickle-cell disease. It is estimated that 7% of worlds population (420 million) are carriers, with 60% of total and 70% pathological being in Africa. Hemoglobinopathies are most common in ethnic populations from Africa, the Mediterranean basin and Southeast Asia...
Blood disorders - List of case studies
- Inflammatory Demyelinizing Disease
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optica (NMO). In addition, a large number of disorders could affect the optic nerves. The required tests include ... of oligoclonal bands and other inflammatory markers; blood studies including qCRP, rheumatological screen, ACE for sarcoidosis, and ...
- Motor Neuron Disease – additional opinion
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signs on exam. Multiple investigations including blood work, brain MRI and electro diagnostic studies were performed, the ... for ALS, so testing is focused on trying to rule out other disorders and show diffuse lower motor neuron involvement. As noted above the ...
- Motor Neuron Disease
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Cranial neuropathies, Myopathies, Neuromuscular junction disorders and Neurodegenerative movement disorders. Among the expert's ... signs on exam. Multiple investigations including blood work, brain MRI and electro diagnostic studies were performed, the ...
- Multinodular goiter with thyroid lobe cysts
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another ultrasound, where the endocrinologist, aspirated blood serum from the nodule and the swelling promptly subsided. However, as ... thyroid cancer, carcinoma of thyroid, bleeding disorders Examinations : thyroid ultrasounds (follow-up), needle ...
- Motor Neuron Disease – another opinion
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testing that is focused on trying to rule out other disorders and show diffuse lower motor neuron involvement ... signs on exam. Multiple investigations including blood work, brain MRI and electro diagnostic studies were performed, the ...
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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diagnosis. In general, when we see a new patient we order blood tests to rule out lupus or other rheumatologic diseases. As far as ... diet or activity are common symptoms • Blood disorders such as anemia or easy bruising or abnormal bleeding The ...
- List of Symptoms
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procedure (FNA) Blink reflex Bloating Blood clot Blurriness of vision Blurry vision Bothering cough ... Skin rash Skin reaction Sleep disorders Sleepabnormalities Sleepiness Sleepiness and fatigue ...
- List of Examinations
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techniques 1 18F-fluoride PET scan 24 hour blood pressure monitoring 24-hour blood pressure recording 24-hour ... Charcot Marie Tooth disease Check of genetic disorders Checking Endocrine abnormalities Checking thoracic ...
- Massive Portal and Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
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first level examinations were carried out consisting in blood chemistry routine tests, electrocardiogram, chest and abdominal ... pathology underlying the thrombosis: - Prothrombotic disorders - Hyperhomocysteinemia – unlikely, levels are only ...
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
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the patient to see a specialist in retinal degenerative disorders for more detailed evaluation of her condition. There are a number of ... where an attempt is made to bring a new source of blood circulation to the choroidal circulation . The choroids are the ...