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Diseases
intracranial hypertension
Health care; Diseases
Increased pressure within the cranial vault. This may result from several conditions, including hydrocephalus; brain edema; intracranial masses; severe systemic hypertension; pseudotumor cerebri; and ...
pulmonary hypertension
Health care; Diseases
Increased pressure within the pulmonary circulation, usually secondary to cardiac or pulmonary disease.
hyperesthesia
Health care; Diseases
Increased sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation due to a diminished threshold or an increased response to stimuli.
lateral medullary syndrome
Health care; Diseases
Infarction of the dorsolateral aspect of the medulla due to occlusion of the vertebral artery and/or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Clinical manifestations vary with the size of ...
basal ganglia cerebrovascular disease
Health care; Diseases
Infarction, hemorrhage, ischemia, or hypoxia of any component of the basal ganglia of the brain. Clinical manifestations may include involuntary or dyskinetic movements and hemiparesis (secondary to ...
