CONGENITAL ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS
Introduction Congenital orthopaedic problems refer to a group of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system and are present at birth. These conditions can involve abnormalities in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other structures of the body. Congenital orthopaedic…
CYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Clinical significance and types of cyanosis Cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and nail beds due to the presence of increased amounts of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. It is often an indicator of underlying…
SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT ACYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Acyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to a group of structural heart abnormalities present at birth that do not cause cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to low oxygen levels in the blood. These conditions…
CONGENITAL CNS MALFORMATION
The most common congenital malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) is neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs occur due to incomplete closure of the neural tube during embryonic development. The two most prevalent types of NTDs are spina bifida and…
UNBELIEVABLE FACTS ABOUT CONGENITAL BLEEDING DISORDERS AND DIC
Introduction Congenital bleeding disorders are conditions that affect the body’s ability to form blood clots. These disorders can be caused by genetic mutations that affect the production or function of clotting factors in the blood. Examples of congenital bleeding disorders…
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