Abcess= خراج ABSCESS An abscess is a localized accumulation of purulent material so deep in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue that the pus is usually not visible on the surface of the skin. An abscess is a pink erythematous, warm, tender, fluctuant nodule that may be associated with other signs of infection such as fever. It […]
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Abrasion= سحجة Abrasion an abrasion is a wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis. It is less severe than a laceration, and bleeding, if present, is minimal. Mild abrasions, also known as grazes or scrapes, do not scar or bleed, but deep abrasions may lead to the formation of scar tissue. A more traumatic abrasion that […]
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Abrikossof’s tumour of Skin=ورم ابريكوسوف Abrikossoff tumour Abstract Granular cell tumour, also known as Abrikossoff tumour, is a relatively uncommon benign neoplasm, which is more commonly found in females in the 4th to 6th decades of life even though it can occur in all ages. It occurs in all areas of the body but about […]
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Abt-Letterer-Siwe Disease =داء ليتر سيوي Letterer–Siwe disease Letterer–Siwe disease is a genetic disorder considered to be a type of histiocytosis (a condition where histiocytes proliferate in the body). It is sometimes classified as a form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, or as a form of histiocytosis X. It is most commonly seen in children less than two years old. The disorder is believed to be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern
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Acanthoma fissuratum=الشوكوم المتشقق Acanthoma or Granuloma Fissuratum is a reaction on the skin which is usually caused by unusual wearing of eyeglasses or spectacle frame pressure. It mainly found on the retroauricular fold, superior auricular crease, or on the side of the nose or behind the ear due to pressure. Possibility is at any […]
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Acanthosis nigricans=داء الشواك الأسود Acanthosis Nigricans EPIDEMIOLOGY Acanthosis nigricans is probably the most readily recognized skin manifestation of diabetes. Acanthosis nigricans is common in the general population, and most cases are linked to obesity and insulin resistance. In some cases, increased androgen production is also identified. Drug-related and idiopathic acanthosis nigricans or familial acanthosis nigricans have been reported. In general, though, acanthosis nigricans should be considered a prognostic indicator […]
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Accessory nipple = الحلمة الاضافية Supernumerary nipples Supernumerary nipples (SNs) are a common minor congenital malformation that consists of nipples and/or related tissue in addition to the 2 nipples normally appearing on the chest. Supernumerary nipples are located along the embryonic milk line. Ectopic supernumerary nipples are found beyond the embryonic milk line. […]
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Accessory tragus=زائدة أمام الاذن Accessory tragus Accessory tragi usually are isolated congenital anomalies. They may be single or multiple, unilateral or bilateral, sessile or pedunculated. Generally seen at the preauricular area, they also may occur on the neck, anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, or along the line of the mandible on the cheek. […]
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Acne aggravated by steroids=العد المتفاقم بالستيروئيدات Acne aggravated by steroids Steroid acne is an acne-like skin condition that follows the use of steroid medications. It occurs on the chest most of the time but may also develop on the face, neck, back and arms. Adolescents or adults who have been taking moderate […]
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Acne comedonal=العد الزؤاني Acne vulgaris Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that affects 60-70% of Americans at some time during their lives. Twenty percent will have severe acne, which results in permanent physical and mental scarring. Acne vulgaris is American’s most common disease and is characterized by noninflammatory, open or closed comedones and by inflammatory […]
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