Dermoid cyst

What is a dermoid cyst ? A dermoid cyst is a growth that has the appearance of sac like structures and is present from birth. There are several other structures…

Birth Defects

All expectant parents always swing between the joy of having healthy baby and the agony of getting a defective one. The possibility of knowing about a defective child also exists…

Necrotizing Fasciitis

What is Necrotizing Fasciitis ? Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial infection wherein the soft tissues are slowly eaten away by bacteria. Necrotizing comes from the root word “necrosis” meaning death, and…

Graves Disease

What is Graves disease ? Graves' disease is a disorder of the immune system that leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones or hyperthyroidism. It is the leading cause of…

Bubonic Plague

Bubonic plague occurs when an individual is infected by the bacteria causing the infection. A person can be infected by the bacteria that cause the disease through a variety of…

Vasculitis

What is Vasculitis ? Vasculitis is a disorder that results in inflammation of the blood vessels. The condition leads to several changes in the blood vessels walls such as weakening,…