Medullary sponge kidney is a congenital kidney disease where cysts form in the medulla, blocking urine flow and leading to kidney stones and infections. Treatment is only necessary if conditions occur frequently, and may involve antibiotics or removal of kidney stones. Medullary sponge kidney is a kidney disease that is usually present at birth. This […]
Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare form of thyroid cancer that begins in the parafollicular cells and is diagnosed through ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration. Symptoms include excessive calcitonin, diarrhea, flushing of the skin, and lumps in the neck. Treatment involves thyroidectomy, chemotherapy, and external radiation. Prognoses depend on the stage of the cancer when discovered and […]
Lateral medullary syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by a blood clot in the vertebral artery, resulting in necrosis in the lateral part of the medulla oblongata. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, nausea, dizziness, and facial pain. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, and the prognosis varies. Lateral medullary syndrome is a neurological disorder named for the […]
