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In an incomplete abortion, parts of the fetus or placental material stay inside the uterus.See also:Complete abortionInfected abortionMiscarriage
Review Date:
11/8/2006
An infected abortion occurs when an infection develops in the material from the fetus or placenta or the lining of the uterus (endometrium).See also:Incomplete abortionInevitable abortion
Review Date:
11/8/2006
A threatened abortion is a condition that suggests a miscarriage might take place before the 20th week of pregnancy.
Review Date:
8/17/2007
An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body that is surrounded by swelling (inflammation).
Review Date:
9/25/2006
An abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body that is surrounded by swelling (inflammation).
Review Date:
8/12/2008
Absent pulmonary valve is a rare defect in which the pulmonary valve that carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs is either missing or poorly formed. This condition is present at birth (congenital).See also: Tetralogy of Fallot
Review Date:
3/7/2008
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases.
Review Date:
7/27/2006
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases.
Review Date:
7/11/2008
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). The esophagus is less able to move food toward the stomach, and the muscle from the esophagus to the stomach does not relax as much as it needs to during swallowing. This relaxation is needed to allow food to enter the stomach.
Review Date:
5/4/2006
Achalasia is a disorder of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus), which affects the ability of the esophagus to move food toward the stomach
Review Date:
2/20/2008