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Angiosarcoma, also called haemangiosarcoma, is an extremely rare form of cancer. It is known as a malignant neoplasm. Malignant means it can spread and invade other tissues; neoplasm, another word for tumor, means “new growth.” Angiosarcomas are created by a change in endothelial cells, the cells that normally make up blood vessels, such as arteries and veins. Angiosarcomas belong to the class ...

The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies in the general population of the United States is 1-5%. Not everyone who has antibodies has the syndrome. There must also be a problem with excessive blood clotting. Seventy percent of people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) will eventually have antiphospholipid antibodies. Since SLE is more common among women, the percentage of those with antipho...

Apert syndrome is a rare inherited condition in which the bones in the skull, hands, and feet fuse prematurely, beginning early in pregnancy. As a result, the bones of the head and face grow unevenly, causing the head and face to look out of shape and distorted. The bones of the fingers and toes also have become fused and the skin does not separate, thus webbing them together. ...

Aplasia cutis congenita is a developmental absence of skin. It may either be localized or widespread, and is most commonly seen on the scalp. Defects may also occur on the face, trunk, or limbs. Aplasia cutis congenita is associated with scarring of the skin, and hair loss where the scarring occurs. Lesions of the skin occur spontaneously, and are present at birth. They may involve only the upper ...

Aplastic Anemia (AA) is a rare blood disorder characterized by failure of the bone marrow to produce adequate amounts of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Decreased amount of red blood cells (RBC) results in anemia and decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body. A low white blood cell count (WBC) makes the child susceptible to infection. Low levels of platelets cau...

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