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Pectus excavatum is a condition acquired at the time of birth. It results in a deformed chest with the sternum (breastbone) sunk into the chest. This comprehensive book covers all you need to know about this condition and covers causes, tests and treatment options including surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Aarskog-Scott syndrome is an inherited illness that primarily affects males. It occurs for one in one million births. However, mild forms of the disorder do exist and may go unrecognized. The disorder is identified by stunted growth along with facial, genital and skeletal abnormalities. Aarskog-Scott...

One of the diseases that may take away our hearing is called Acoustic Neuroma. The sense of hearing is one of the most essential senses of the human body that allows us to experience and enjoy life to the fullest. But can we still enjoy life if we lose it? Acoustic Neuroma, also known as Vestibular...

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties its content much later than is normal. One of the very common symptoms of gastroparesis is the feeling of being full even after you have taken just a few bites of food. In fact, sometimes after eating a very small amount to food, you may start...

Retinitis pigmentosa, or RP, is when there is retinal damage caused by genetic defects. The cells controlling that night vision, or rods, are damaged and so are the retinal cone cells. There can be dark deposits in the retina. This condition can also be known as rod-cone dystrophy, or progressive...

Lichen Planus is a rare, mucocutaneous, disorder involving an itchy rash, lesions or papules -- areas of inflamed eruptions – that recurs over a period of months or years. Special forms of lichen planus include: Drug-induced lichen planus, Lupus erythematosus-lichen planus overlap syndrome, Lichen...

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, also known as 21-hydroxylase deficiency or adrenogenital syndrome, is a genetic disorder in which the adrenal glands don’t function properly. As the name itself indicates (“congenital”), this condition is present at birth. If you or a loved one suffers from this...

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer that typically affects adolescents—although it can strike anyone at any age. Although Ewing sarcoma is generally associated with bone cancer, other subtypes do exist. For example, one particular subtype of Ewing Sarcoma, called Extraosseous Ewing sarcoma,...

Dupuytren's contracture (also called Palmar Fibromas or Plantar Fibromatosis) is a rare connective tissue disorder that is chronic; it usually develops over years. Connective tissue connects, supports, or separates different types of tissues and organs. With Dupuytren’s, problems with the connective...

Keratoconus is a degenerative and slow progressive disorder often presented in the teens or early twenties with steepening results: slight blurring, distortion of vision and increased sensitivity to light and glare. For ten to twenty years, it may progress and then slow or stabilize. This is may go...

Pannus (Persistent superficial keratitis, or PSK ) emerges as a grey, pink film that spreads across the eyes. It can lower or eliminate your pet’s vision. As the changes spread all over the cornea, vision is influenced. As the disease advances, the cornea will become opaque. Over time, this can...

If you or a loved one has Marfan syndrome, this book will guide you through the condition and its treatment options. This book details the signs and symptoms of MFS including related disorders like Ehlers-Danlos. We also take a look at how the condition is diagnosed, treatment options, genetics, and...

Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that was first described in 1965 by the English physician Dr. Harry Angelman. If your loved one is suffering from Angelman Syndrome, you'll find this book is a comprehensive guide to the devastating disorder. Packed with information about the latest tests and treatments, you'll find this invaluable book is a must have for your medical library.

Canine Cushing's disease is a serious disorder that often has fatal results if not treated. It's easy to become overwhelmed with the symptoms and treatment possibilities. That's why Cushing's Disease in Dogs uses a straightforward, no nonsense approach, laying out in plain English all of the information you need to know to help your dog live a long and healthy life.