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Laryngeal Papillomatosis

Laryngeal papillomatosis is a condition in which wart-like growths caused by human papillomavirus develop on the voice box and can…

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Laryngitis

Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box that commonly causes hoarseness, throat discomfort, and changes in voice due to infection,…

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Learning Difficulties in Children

Learning difficulties in children are persistent problems with reading, writing, math or other learning skills that are greater than expected…

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Leg Length Discrepancy

Leg length discrepancy means one leg is longer than the other, either because a bone is actually shorter (structural) or…

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Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues in which abnormal white blood cells grow uncontrollably and interfere with normal…

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Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, mouth, scalp, nails, or genitals, often causing itchy, purple…

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Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most often affects the genital and anal area, causing itching, irritation,…

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Lipoma

A lipoma is a benign growth of fatty tissue that forms under the skin, usually as a soft, slow-growing lump.…

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Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the liver or spreads there from another part of the body,…

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Liver Cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis is long-term scarring of the liver that gradually reduces its ability to function and can lead to complications…

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Liver Disease

Liver disease is any condition that damages the liver or stops it working properly, including fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis,…

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Liver Hemangioma

Liver hemangioma is a benign mass made of blood vessels in the liver, often found incidentally and usually not requiring…

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Long QT Syndrome

Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder in which delayed electrical recovery of the heart can trigger fainting, seizures,…

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Loss of Cervical Lordosis

Loss of cervical lordosis means the normal gentle inward curve of the neck has flattened or straightened, a finding usually…

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Loss of Lumbar Lordosis

Loss of lumbar lordosis means the natural inward curve of the lower back has flattened. It is a finding on…

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Low Ovarian Reserve (AMH)

Low ovarian reserve means the ovaries contain fewer eggs than expected for a woman's age. It is usually identified through…

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Lumbar Disc Herniation

Lumbar disc herniation is a condition in which a damaged disc in the lower spine presses on nearby nerves, often…

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Lung Abscess

A lung abscess is a pocket of pus inside the lung caused by infection that destroys tissue, most often after…

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Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in the lungs and may spread to nearby tissue or…

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Lung Disease

Lung disease is any condition affecting the airways, lung tissue, blood vessels of the lungs or pleura — from asthma…

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Lung Infection

A lung infection is an illness in which bacteria, viruses, or fungi cause inflammation in the lungs or their airways;…

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Lung Nodules

Lung nodules are small growths in the lung that may be benign or, less commonly, an early sign of cancer,…

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Lupus

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own healthy tissues, causing inflammation in…

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Lupus Nephritis

Lupus nephritis is kidney inflammation caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, in which the immune system attacks kidney tissue and can…

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