Chapter 205 Adrenal Gland Disorders Marylou Virginia Robinson Definition and Epidemiology Adrenal gland disorders are conditions marked by inadequate or excessive amounts of glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, or androgen hormones as a…
Chapter 156 Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses Marie Elena Botte Definition and Epidemiology Bartholin glands, also known as the greater vestibular or vulvovaginal glands, were first discovered by the French…
Chapter 141 Nausea and Vomiting Brad E. Franklin Definition and Epidemiology Nausea and vomiting significantly affect quality of life and are common presenting complaints in primary care.1 One study of…
Chapter 208 Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia Alan Ona Malabanan Definition and Epidemiology A stable extracellular calcium concentration and proper compartmentalization of calcium are vitally important to a number of physiologic and…
Chapter 170 Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders Heidi Collins Fantasia Vulvar Disorders Definition and Epidemiology Benign vulvar disorders, which encompass a broad range of dermatologic conditions, account for significant patient concern….
Chapter 177 Hand and Wrist Pain Wendy L. Halm Definition and Epidemiology Hand disorders may result from recreational or work-related activities or from inflammatory or degenerative disease. Acute wrist pain…
Chapter 181 Low Back Pain Lindsay Ramey, Zacharia Isaac, Sharon Alzner Definition and Epidemiology Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal problem worldwide and is estimated to affect up…
Chapter 186 Shoulder Pain Kathy J. Fabiszewski Definition and Epidemiology Shoulder pain and dysfunction are among the most common musculoskeletal complaints encountered in primary and acute care settings, responsible for…
Chapter 213 Parathyroid Gland Disorders Alan Ona Malabanan Definition and Epidemiology The four parathyroid glands, located in the neck next to the thyroid, sense serum levels of ionized calcium by…
