What is Fundoscopy?
The fundus of the eye is examined using a magnifying lens and a light (back of the inside of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve). The doc…
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What is Ataxia? Symptoms & Causes
Ataxia is a neurological symptom characterized by a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, which can include aberrant walking, speech…
What is Pheochromocytoma?
What is pheochromocytoma and how does it affect you? Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumor that develops from cells known as chromaffin cells. T…
What is Spinal Cord?
The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that runs from the bottom of the brain to the lower back. It is responsible for transmitting in…
What is Polycythemia?
Polycythemia is a condition in which the quantity of red blood cells in the body increases. Blood becomes thicker as a result of the additional cell…
What is Pacak Zhuang Syndrome?
Multiple paragangliomas or pheochromocytomas and somatostatinomas (in rare cases), both neuroendocrine tumors, and secondary polycythemia linked with…
What is Hemangioblastoma?
Hemangioblastoma is a benign tumor of the brainstem or spine that grows slowly. It's a well-defined growth that appears on the inside of your …