Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses
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…
Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia
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…
Nausea and Vomiting
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…
Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders
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….
Hand and Wrist Pain
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…
Low Back 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…
Parathyroid Gland Disorders
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…
Shoulder Pain
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…
