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Bertolotti syndrome
Bertolotti syndrome refers to the association between lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and low back pain.
Although it may be a consideration in younger patients, the entity is considered controversial and has been both supported and disputed. Some studies suggest lumbosacral transitional vert...
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Terson syndrome
Terson syndrome refers to intraocular hemorrhage in patients with intracranial hemorrhage.
Terminology
The traditional definition of Terson syndrome was vitreous hemorrhage associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, there is also a broader definition which captures intraocular hemorrhag...
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CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome (also known as limited systemic sclerosis or limited scleroderma) is a variant of progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) and stands for
C - calcinosis
R - Raynaud phenomenon
E - oesophageal dysmotility
S - sclerodactyly
T - telangiectasia
See also
systemic sclerosis
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also known as hyperandrogenic anovulation, is a chronic anovulation syndrome associated with androgen excess.
The Rotterdam criteria is used to make the diagnosis of PCOS and require any two of the following three criteria for the diagnosis, as well as the e...