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Define Anemia Anemia is defined as a reduction of total circulating red cell mass or hemoglobin concentration or oxygen carrying capacity of blood below normal limits that is expected for a healthy

Meningioma: Meningioma is a predominantly benign tumour of meninges occuring in the adult population. It arises from the meningothelial cells of the arachnoid. These tumours are usually attached to

GRANULOMATOUS INFLAMMATION It is a form of chronic inflammation characterized by collections of “Activated” Macrophages, T lymphocytes and sometimes with necrosis. Before we understand granuloma, let

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer related mortality globally. Lung cancer occurs mostly in the age-group of 40 to 70 years. Etiology of Lung cancer Tobacco smoking- Most important. The

Definition: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a disease that results from acquired mutations in the phosphatidylinositol glycan complementation group A gene (PIGA), an enzyme that is

Pleomorphic adenomas are benign ‘mixed’ tumors that consist of varying proportions of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. The word “Pleomorphism” denotes the architectural complexity. They represent

SKIN CANCER Three important types of skin cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma ( BCC): Most common, locally aggressive Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): Second most common, Aggressive MELANOMA: Most LETHAL! Risk

Chronic bronchitis is one of the obstructive airway disorders, commonly seen in smokers. Chronic bronchitis is defined clinically as persistent cough with sputum production for at least 3 months in at