Rare Mesothelioma Cancer Discovered in Quarter Horse
No one is immune to the effects of toxic asbestos fibers, the primary cause of mesothelioma cancer. Not even horses.
Although mesothelioma is a rare cancer in humans, it is even more rare in animals, particularly horses that spend most of their time grazing outdoors. But it still happens.
Both pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma cancer were identified during the autopsy of a 22-year-old gelding quarter horse that had spent much of its working life in equestrian tourism activities.
Animals, an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to veterinary sciences, detailed the rare mesothelioma case report...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - October 4, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Source Type: news
As pandemic ebbs, hospitals see a rise in elective surgeries
Elective surgeries are planned procedures and don't involve a medical emergency. These include joint replacements, as well as piles, kidney stones, hernia, cataract, vascular, lipoma and cosmetic dental procedures. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - July 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Picture of Lipoma 2
Title: Picture of Lipoma 2Category: ImagesCreated: 12/17/2010 3:20:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 1, 2022 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Picture of Lipoma 1
Title: Picture of Lipoma 1Category: ImagesCreated: 12/17/2010 3:09:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - June 1, 2022 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
High cholesterol: The foods that 'trap cholesterol particles' to lower levels
EXCESS cholesterol takes up space in the blood arteries, essentially making the passageway for blood more narrow. Consequently, poor blood circulation may lead to chest pain, sore limbs, and lipoma. Lipoma is abnormal fatty deposits formed under the skin, Doctor Leila Dehghan explained to Express.co.uk. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Is In That Ear?
Discussion
The external auditory canal mainly derives from the ectoderm however it abuts other structures which arise from mesodermal or endodermal tissues. The lateral 1/3 is primarily cartilaginous with the inner 2/3rd being bony with the tympanic, temporal and mastoid bone forming various parts. The canal is lined with squamous epithelium and has various structures such as sebaceous glands, hair follicles and of course ceruminous glands.
It is not surprising that this structure is subject to obstruction given its small size. Cerumen, hair and other cellular debris may become impacted if they are not regularly expelled f...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 11, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy Caused by Lipoma Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy Caused by Lipoma
This report presents an unusual case of posterior interosseous nerve palsy due to lipoma. How was this patient diagnosed and treated?ePlasty (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - July 23, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Lipoma vs. Liposarcoma
Title: Lipoma vs. LiposarcomaCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/10/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - May 10, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
New test provides fast and accurate diagnosis of liposarcomas
(Elsevier) Researchers have leveraged the latest advances in RNA technology and machine learning methods to develop a gene panel test that allows for highly accurate diagnosis of the most common types of liposarcoma. It quickly and reliably distinguishes benign lipomas from liposarcomas and can be performed in laboratories at a lower cost than current 'gold standard' tests. The new assay is described in The Journal of Molecular Diagnosis, published by Elsevier. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 4, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What causes a hard lump under the skin?
There are many causes of a hard lump under the skin, including lipomas, swollen lymph nodes, and several types of cyst. Learn more about hard lumps under the skin here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Team GB cyclist reveals she needed VULVA surgery after years on the saddle
Hannah Dines, from Glasgow, said the years of training which led to her becoming the fourth best trike racer in the world took their toll on her genitals and left her with a 'massive' lipoma. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ASK THE GP: Dr Martin Scurr answers your health questions
The Daily Mail's resident doctor answers your personal concerns in his weekly Good Health column. Today, he advises on so-called sun lamps and lipomas. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a small, fatty lump that grows under a person ’s skin. Lipomas typically appear on the shoulders, trunk, neck, or armpits. It is not clear what cause lipomas, but they are usually harmless. Surgeons can remove lipomas for cosmetic reasons or if they are causing pain or other symptoms. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
South Dakota woman has humongous lump of fat sliced out of her neck
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Sandra Lee, a famous internet dermatologist known as Dr Pimple Popper, met Melissa from Sioux Falls in South Dakota to remove a gigantic lipoma from her shoulder. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
