Pathophysiology of Appendicitis (Ruptured\) ----------------------- Non-modifiable Age: 11-20 yrs old Gender: male (male- female =2:1) Hereditary: tumor formation in the opening of the appendix Modifiable ❖ Diet: People whose diet is low in fiber and rich in refined carbohydrates ❖ Infections:
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Cancer Patho Definition: uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body Pathophysiology: The term cancer refers to a malignant tumor; a tumor that grows rapidly‚ isn’t encapsulated‚ invades local structures and tissues‚ is poorly differentiated‚ has rapidly dividing cells‚ and can spread distantly through blood vessels and lymphatics. These malignant tumors are made of tissue that overgrows and is independent of the body’s governing systems. Cancers are termed according to the cell type from
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Anemia in the United States: the prevalence and treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia‚ Pernicious Anemia‚ Fanconi anemia‚ Sickle Cell anemia‚ and Thalassemia in the United States Abstract This paper will look to compare 5 different types of anemia their evolution‚ the most heavily affected population and their mortality rates. Anemia is the most common blood disorder currently affecting more than 3 million Americans and over 2 billion people globally. Although many cases of anemia are mild‚ it can
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Appendicitis Valerie Guidone Helene Fuld College of Nursing Pathophysiology March 20‚ 2014 Appendicitis The appendix is small close-ended narrow tube that attaches to the first part of the colon‚ also known as the cecum. It is located in the lower right part of your abdomen. Although medical researchers know where the appendix is‚ the purpose it serves in our body is still unknown because the removal causes no noticeable symptoms (Mohan‚ 2010). Appendicitis is defined
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Psoriasis Pathophysiology Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting millions of people. It affects 2 to 3% of the Caucasian population‚ usually in individuals between 15 and 30 years old. (Liu‚ Krueger‚ & Bowcock‚ 2007). There are several different forms of the disease. The most common type is chronic plague psoriasis. It presents itself as silvery-scaled patches usually on the knees‚ elbows‚ lower back‚ and scalp. Outbreaks can be triggered by infection‚ such as strep throat
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Cassandra Morinvil 11/28/12 Pathophysiology- GI Diseases The Pathophysiology of Ascites Ascites is defined as the condition where excess amount of fluid is abnormally accumulated in the abdomen. This gathering of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is also known as peritoneal fluid excess‚ peritoneal cavity fluid‚ hydro-peritoneum or abdominal dropsy. (Amadon MN‚ Arroyo V) The peritoneal cavity normally contains a few gallons of fluid which is naturally produced inside the abdomen. This peritoneal
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Pathophysiology Predisposing Factor: >Age (8 years old) >Herido-Familial Disease Virulent Microorganism Precipitating Factor: >Air Pollution >Dust Microorganism enters to the nose through inhalation Passes through Larynx‚ Pharynx and Trachea Microorganism enters and affects both airway and lungs Bacteria will lie on the alveolar sacs in the lungs Sacs swell fill with fluid exudates Inflammation of the lungs
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Megaloblastic anemias Definition: groups of anemias characterized by macrocytosis (in the peripheral blood) and megaloblastic changes in the bone marrow. The megaloblasts are large blasts – bone marrow. In periphery= macrocytosis= macrocytic anemia Cause: IMPAIRED DNA SYNTHESIS due to folate/ B12 deficiency Vitamin B12 is involved in the synthesis of methionine from homocysteine;methionine is necessary for the synthesis of myeline; B12 deficiency will explain the neurological manifestation
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Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless‚ floaters‚ particles‚ blurred vision‚ flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia‚ chest pain‚ high fever‚ wbc elevated‚ pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism responsible
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Topic 1: Subject‚ tasks and methods of pathophysiology. General nosology‚ etiology and pathogenesis. 1. A 49-year-old man was suffering 12 years ago from rheumatic myocarditis‚ endocarditis‚ and insufficiency of mitral valve. Examinations showed the absence of inflammatory process‚ sufficient minute blood volume. What is it? A. Pathological reaction B. Pathological process C. Typical pathological process D. Compensatory reaction E. Pathological
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