The pathophysiology of lung cancer refers to the functional changes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with the disease. In the case of lung cancer, the changes occur in the lungs.

Macular edema is swelling or fluid retention in a specialized part of the retina called the macula. The macula is located in the back of the eye and provides us with clear, central vision. It is the ...

In the case presented, the patient had progressively worsening lower extremity edema starting at 29 weeks' gestation which became severe, with involvement of her labia majora by term. Her history ...

A key role for ammonia in the pathogenesis of both HE and brain edema is now firmly supported by clinical and experimental data. Additional factors, such as infection, products of the necrotic ...

It occurs when the scrotum (the sac surrounding the testicles) grows abnormally large. Testicular swelling occurs when fluid starts to accumulate around the testicle or within other parts of the ...