L5-S1 disc prolapse is a condition involving the intervertebral disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) and the first sacral vertebra (S1) in the lower spine. A prolapse occurs when the soft inner portion of the disc pushes through a tear in the tough outer layer...
Brain lesions and cerebral space-occupying lesions (SOLs) are a subset of brain lesions that occupy space within the skull, potentially compressing or displacing normal brain tissue. Causes include tumors, infections, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple...
Sigmoid colon carcinoma, a type of cancer, can sometimes lead to intestinal obstruction, a serious complication. The primary cause is the growth of a cancerous tumor within the sigmoid colon, which can narrow the colon’s passageway, causing a partial or complete...
Severe aortic stenosis is a heart condition characterized by a significant narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructing blood flow from the heart to the body. The primary cause of severe aortic stenosis in older adults is calcific degeneration, a process where calcium...
Left leg ischemia, a serious clinical condition involving insufficient blood flow to the limb and a great toe infection, is primarily caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), atherosclerosis, acute thrombotic or embolic events, vasculitis, and trauma. The...