Agranulocytosis is a clinical and hematological syndrome, which is based on a sharp decrease or absence of neutrophil granulocytes among the cellular elements of peripheral blood. The disease is accompanied by the development of infectious processes, sore throat, ulcerative stomatitis, pneumonia, hemorrhagic manifestations. Of the complications, sepsis, hepatitis, mediastinitis, peritonitis are frequent. Of paramount importance…
Actinic cheilitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lips that occurs due to pathological sensitivity (sensitization) to the effects of ultraviolet light. It is characterized by a burning sensation, itching, stagnant hyperemia, swelling and peeling of the red border of the lips. Actinic cheilitis is diagnosed on the basis of anamnesis, symptoms detected during…
Adentia is a complete or partial absence of teeth resulting from their loss or an anomaly in the development of the dental system. The disease is characterized by a violation of the continuity of the dentition, the function of chewing and speech, a cosmetic defect; in severe cases – deformation of the facial skeleton, TMJ…
Salivary gland adenoma is a benign formation that develops from the epithelial cells of the excretory ducts of the small and large salivary glands. It is accompanied by the appearance of a painless rounded node in the projection of the gland. With a significant size of the neoplasm, facial asymmetry, swelling, aching pains, skin paresthesia…
In winter, our hair is negatively affected – frosty air, piercing wind, dry indoor air. The hair dries hard, sticks out in different directions, fluffs and generally looks unimportant. How to avoid this? We offer some simple and effective tips. What do you need to do to maintain the health, shine and beauty of your…
Tongue abscess is a local purulent-necrotic inflammation characterized by the formation of an abscess surrounded by an infiltrative capsule in the thickness of the tongue. Tongue abscess manifests itself as malaise, an increase in body temperature, painful swelling of the tongue, difficulty talking, eating and even breathing. Pathology is diagnosed on the basis of the signs…
A special analysis to identify the so-called “Angelina Jolie gene” will help women avoid unnecessary operations for them. This test will give doctors information to help predict the likelihood of developing a deadly disease. “The Angelina Jolie gene” received this name in 2013 due to the openness of the actress in matters of her own…
In cancer patients, the protective effect of coronavirus vaccines disappears faster. However, booster injections restore it, as a study by Israeli scientists has shown. Israeli experts led by Dr. Hagai Ligumsky have proven that vaccination against coronavirus provides a protective effect for almost everyone who goes through it. But in some people it disappears much…
Salivary gland abscess is a limited purulent inflammation of the exocrine gland that secretes its secret (saliva) into the oral cavity. Salivary gland abscess is usually a complication of sialadenitis or sialolithiasis and has a bacterial etiology. Salivary gland abscess manifests itself by dry mouth, increased body temperature, weakness, as well as swelling, redness, shooting…
Dental abscess is an acute inflammatory disease of the oral cavity, which is characterized by a focal accumulation of pus in the tissues. With dental abscess there is a limited compaction and swelling of the mucous membrane, painful when touched, which is accompanied by a deterioration in general well-being and an increase in body temperature. This…