Eosinophilic granuloma is a focal form of histiocytosis from Langerhans cells, which is manifested by tumor–like foci in the bones. The main cause of the disease is called genetic mutations that trigger abnormal cell proliferation. The manifestations of pathology depend on the localization of the tumor: bone pain, pathological fractures, tooth loss, exophthalmos and visual…
Tachyphylaxis is a decrease in the therapeutic effect of medications when they are re—administered. The condition is most often found with the use of adrenomimetics, histamine blockers, bronchodilators and sympatholytics. With tachyphylaxis, the symptoms associated with the patient’s underlying disease quickly worsen, since the medications used do not give the expected result. There are no…
Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome is a rare condition caused by taking certain drugs containing the amino acid tryptophan and characterized by pronounced systemic lesions (lungs, muscular system, joints and fascia). Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, increased fatigue, muscle pain, neurological disorders and joint inflammation. Diagnosis is carried out through laboratory tests (general blood test), X-ray techniques…
Ascher syndrome is an extremely rare autoimmune condition that is a complication of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is accompanied by massive blood clots. The symptoms are diverse, depending on the organs affected as a result of thrombosis – it is possible to develop renal failure, skin necrosis, pulmonary embolism, strokes,…
Transplant rejection (TR) is an immunological process directed against tissues foreign to the body, transplanted during the transplantation operation. It is accompanied by a complex of local (edema, inflammation) and general (intoxication phenomena, fever, weakness) manifestations, the severity and rate of development of which depend on the reaction variant. Diagnosis is made by studying the…
