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Retiform Hemangioendothelioma is a low-grade tumour of the subcutaneous tissues and the skin. The condition is most commonly observed in young adults on the extremities. RH manifests as a subcutaneous nodule or a cutaneous plaque that is either asymptotic or causes local discomfort.

RH typically occurs in the lower limbs, but recently, few cases have been reported with tumours in the penis, head, and trunk.

Diagnosing Retiform Hemangioendothelioma -

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Brain tumor refers to the development of unusual cells in the brain or around the nearby tissues and structures. Pediatric Brain Tumor means the development of these unusual cells in the brain of children. There are two types of brain tumors: Benign or non-cancerous and malignant or Cancerous. Tumors like ependymoma and medulloblastoma are quite common among children. The treatment of the tumor is determined by its severity, type, location, age, and overall health of the child. The treatment of ...more

The pituitary gland is located in the brain, behind the bridge of your nose. It is a very important gland that regulates the activities of the other endocrinal glands. Benign tumours can sometimes develop in the pituitary gland.
Adenomas result in a disruption in the secretion of pituitary hormones. And this can have a severe fallout on the body.

What are Non-Functional Pituitary Tumours?
30% of all pituitary tumours are non-functional tumours. These tumours do not allow the pit...more

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease which occurs because of the inflammation of the gums. It can easily be reversed with daily brushing and flossing and getting dental cleaning done regularly.

Oral cancer is commonly known as mouth cancer. It is a type of cancer that develops in any part of the mouth or oral cavity.

It may occur on the:

Gums

Tongue

Lips

The roof of the mouth

The inner lining of the cheeks

The floor of the mouth

Under the tongue

Oral cancer is painful and often fatal. It can happen due to various reasons. Cancerous tissues might grow right in the mouth or metastasize from a nearby location...more

Avoid excessive rubbing or touching & never pick or try to pop your pimples.

Brush at least twice a day. The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.

Use fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay.

Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.

Floss your teeth daily. Use a slow and gentle sawing motion.

Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials...more

It is important to floss every night, as tooth brush doesn't clean in between tooth. If you dont feel comfortable with dental floss you can use water flosser as well. If you floss regularly you will not get fresh cavities.

The liver is the engine of the human body. It is basically composed of 2 types of cells (a cell is the basic building block of the human body) hepatocytes (liver cells) and cholangiocytes (bile duct cells). It also has other supporting tissue and their respective cells. The hepatocytes are by far the most numerous cell type, not surprisingly tumours (otherwise called mass or lump. Tumor means lump in Latin), of this cell form the majority of abnormal growths in the liver. Abnormal growths ca...more

What are periungual warts?

Periungual warts also are known as nail warts or fingernail warts is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Hpv can enter the skin through a cut or scrape. They are a cluster around the nails (fingernail or toenail). They appear as thickened, fissured, cauliflower-like skin around the nails. Nail-biting increases susceptibility to these warts.

At first, they are about the size of a pinhead smooth, shiny and virtually impossible to spot. But after a wee...more