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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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26 May 2016
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Polyglandular autoimmune syndromes
Polyglandular autoimmune syndromes (PAS) are a rare set of diseases characterized by the presence of ≥2 autoimmune endocrine disease.
Pathology
Three types of PAS have been described.
PAS type I
a.k.a. APECED (autoimmune polyendocrinopathy, candidiasis and ectodermal dystrophy) or MEDAC (mu...
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Hemochromatosis (cardiac manifestations)
Cardiac involvement in hemochromatosis typically occurs with primary hemochromatosis, as the organ is usually spared in the secondary form of the disease.
For a general discussion, and for links to other system specific manifestations, please refer to the article on hemochromatosis.
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Evolution of CT density of intracranial hemorrhage (diagram)
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14 May 2015
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Anterior mediastinal mass - Hodgkin lymphoma
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06 Jul 2014
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Small bowel T-cell lymphoma
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30 Dec 2020
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Lymphatics of the thorax and abdomen (Gray's illustration)
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25 Jan 2021
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Sickle cell disease (acute chest syndrome)
Acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease is a leading thoracic complication - as well as leading cause of mortality - in those affected by sickle cell disease. The diagnosis is made on the combination of new pulmonary opacities on chest radiograph with at least one new clinical symptom or sig...
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Cotswolds-modified Ann Arbor classification
The Cotswolds-modified Ann Arbor classification is a lymphoma staging classification system for both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. They came about in 1988 following recommended modifications to the Ann Arbor staging system after a meeting in Cotswold, England.
This classification h...
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), also known as Moschcowitz syndrome, is a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) and end-organ damage.
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The prevalence of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is 1 in 1...
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a neoplasm of the lymphoid tissues originating from B cell precursors, mature B cells, T cell precursors, and mature T cells. It includes all types of lymphomas apart from Hodgkin lymphoma.
See the WHO classification of haematolymphoid tumors for further informatio...
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Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning or plumbism refers to the multi-organ toxicity exerted by exposure to lead. Manifestations differ based on a myriad of features including chronicity, exposure intensity, and age. Neurologic toxicity and hematologic toxicity are common features. Clinical manifestations vary, rangin...
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Splenunculus
Splenunculi, also known as supernumerary spleens, accessory spleens, or splenules, are small nodules of spleen that are separate from the rest of the organ.
Epidemiology
They are common, seen in up to 16% of CTs of the abdomen and up to 30% of autopsies 2.
Pathology
Accessory spleens are c...
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Primary CNS lymphoma
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08 Feb 2013
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Lymphatic system
The lymphatic system (also known as the lymphoid system or systema lymphoideum in Terminologia Anatomica) is the collective term given to the lymphatic vessels and lymphoid tissues in the body 1,4.
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Occasionally the lymphatic system is considered with the reticuloendothelial system ...
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H-shaped vertebrae
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20 Oct 2010
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H-shaped vertebrae
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20 Oct 2010
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Splenomegaly
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20 Oct 2010
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Multiple myeloma
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13 Jun 2010
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Splenic metastases
Splenic metastases are relatively rare on imaging, although they are more commonly found on autopsy. Typically they are part of a widespread metastatic disease.
Epidemiology
The rate of splenic metastases varies between 1-10% of autopsy studies, depending on whether microscopic or macroscopic ...
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