syndactyly

syndactyly

One of the common birth defects is syndactyly, in which two or more fingers are fused together. Surgical correction involves cutting th...
Bullous Pemphigoid

Bullous Pemphigoid

Major points Large, tense blisters arising on normal or erythematous skin Mucous membrane involvement in 10–35% Sites of predilection: lower...
Acne ulgaris

Acne ulgaris

Major points Most prevalent skin disorder in pediatrics 1. Affects 40% of children aged 8–10 years 2. Affects 85% o...
Acute Bronchitis

Acute Bronchitis

Susan Davids, MD, MPH and Ralph M. Schapira, MD in Rakel & Bope: Conn 's Current Therapy 2008, 60th ed. Acute bronchitis is o...