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Most patients are diagnosed between the age of 30-50. Tenosynovial giant cell tumor ( TGCT) is a group of rare, typically non-malignant tumors of the joints. TGCT tumors often develop from the lining of joints (also known as synovial tissue). [ 1][ 2][ 2]: 100 [ 3][ 3]: 245 . Common symptoms of TGCT include swelling, pain, stiffness and reduced ...
Giant cell arteritis. Giant cell arteritis ( GCA ), also called temporal arteritis, is an inflammatory autoimmune disease of large blood vessels. [ 4][ 7] Symptoms may include headache, pain over the temples, flu-like symptoms, double vision, and difficulty opening the mouth. [ 3]
D019644. MedlinePlus. 002975. [ edit on Wikidata] Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. [ 1] Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi/semi (half) replacement.
A foreign-body giant cell is a collection of fused macrophages ( giant cell) which are generated in response to the presence of a large foreign body. This is particularly evident with catheters, parasites, or biomaterials that are inserted into the body for replacement or regeneration of diseased or damaged tissues. [ 1][ 2] Foreign body giant ...
Arteritis. Arteritis is a vascular disorder characterized by inflammation of the walls of arteries, [ 1] usually as a result of infection or autoimmune responses. Arteritis, a complex disorder, is still not entirely understood. [ 2] Arteritis may be distinguished by its different types, based on the organ systems affected by the disease. [ 2]
Giant cell arteritis, [ 6] also known as temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis, is the most common MGC-linked disease. This type of arteritis causes the arteries in the head, neck, and arm area to swell to abnormal sizes. Although the cause of this disease is not currently known, it appears to be related to polymyalgia rheumatica.
Islet transplantation is the transplantation of isolated islets from a donor pancreas into another person. It is a treatment for type 1 diabetes. [ 1] Once transplanted, the islets begin to produce insulin, actively regulating the level of glucose in the blood . Islets are usually infused into the person's liver. [ 2]
Ozempic butt is not an official medical diagnosis. The medication that inspired the term, Ozempic, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes. Its active ...