Diseases

Patients with dysproteinemia suffer from a congenital or acquired disparity in blood proteins. Since these proteins are produced in the liver, liver damage is behind the phenomenon in many cases. Treatment takes place in

Herpes simplex is an infectious disease that is caused by viruses. The disease is divided into 2 sub-forms. While type 1 (HSV-1) is predominantly located on the lip, type 2 (HSV-2) occurs primarily on the genitals. Usually

Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmunological skin disorder in which cells of the immune system break down proteins that bind the skin. This causes crevices to form on the skin, which then turn into blisters. Treatment is carried out by the

Erythema exudativum multiforme (EEM) is an inflammatory rash on the skin or mucous membrane. Due to the visual similarity of the rosette-shaped skin foci with military cockades, Erythema exudativum also becomes multifome

The disease pemphigus vulgaris belongs to the category of dermatology due to its appearance. The optically visible manifestations that occur in pemphigus vulgaris are limited exclusively to skin tissue.

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic skin disorder. It is characterized by the formation of blisters on various parts of the body and is accompanied by severe itching. Many patients with Duhring's disease suffer from the inflammatory D

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease of the skin that is associated with blistering and the incidence of which increases significantly from the age of 60. With around 0.7 to 1.8 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants annually, the bullous pemphigoid is one

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease of the skin that is associated with blistering and the incidence of which increases significantly from the age of 60. With around 0.7 to 1.8 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants annually, the bullous pemphigoid is one

Vesicorenal reflux is a reflux of urine from the bladder into the ureters or even back into the renal pelvis. The reflux can occur when the valve function at the point of entry of the ureter into the bladder is disturbed

Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergy is a neurogenic disorder in the interaction of the detrusor and sphincter, both of which are involved in the emptying of the bladder. The external sphincter reflexively contracts at the same time as the detrusor and the bladder

Autoimmune blistering dermatoses are autoimmunological diseases in which the body's own immune system recognizes the links between the layers of the skin as substances to be defended against. The immune system therefore uses antibodies to destroy parts of the skin and

Medulloblastoma is a neurological disease that occurs primarily in childhood. The malignant brain tumor occurs mainly in the area of ​​the back of the head, but has a good chance of recovery. Research into the causes is not yet sufficient

A soft tissue tumor is a benign or rarely malignant swelling of the soft tissue. A soft tissue tumor is named according to its place of occurrence and a distinction between benign and malignant. Require diagnosis and treatment

The Allan – Herndon – Dudley syndrome is a mutation in the SLC16A2 gene that changes the thyroid hormone transporter MCT8 and causes impaired iodothyronine uptake in muscle tissue and the central nervous system. Because of the mutation, those affected suffer

Myeloproliferative diseases are malignant diseases of the blood-forming system. The control system of diseases consists in the monoclonal proliferation of one or more hematopoietic cell lines. The therapy depends on the individual

Lipedema is a fat distribution disorder in which there is increased fat deposits in the buttocks and hips, and in more pronounced cases in the entire legs and arms. Mostly women are affected. Lipedema can be cured

Flexor tendon injuries to the hand severely limit the mobility and gripping ability of the fingers. Despite the anatomical peculiarities and the severity of the restrictions, there are now effective therapy methods that are usually complete

Polycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative disease that is associated with an overproduction of all blood cells and, as a result, an increased risk of thromboembolism. With an incidence of 1 to 2 diseases per 100,000 inhabitants

Hairy cell leukemia is a very slowly progressing malignant disease of B lymphocytes. It is one of the so-called non-Hodgkin lymphomas. As a rule, this form of leukemia can be treated very well through the use of chemotherapy drugs

A tongue abscess is an inflammatory disease in the area of ​​the tongue or the tongue attachment. It is usually caused by germs that cause the abscess through a wound in the mucous membrane. Often this has to be treated surgically, if