Category: K

The Kiel classification system was utilized to categorize non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancerous tumor in the lymphoid tissues where cells proliferate uncontrollably. Depending on the cell type and their division rate, the cancer was labeled as high-grade or low-grade. Although it was once prevalent, the Kiel classification has been superseded by the WHO classification.…

Tumors in the kidney can be either cancerous or noncancerous. The noncancerous types, such as fibromas, lipomas, and leiomyomas, often show no symptoms. However, a haemangioma, which consists of a cluster of blood vessels, might become significantly large and result in blood being present in the urine. To determine if a tumor is not cancerous,…

Medications designed to soften and eliminate the resilient outer skin layer. Keratolytic agents, including preparations containing urea and salicylic acid, are employed for the treatment of skin and scalp conditions like warts, acne, dandruff, and psoriasis.  

A hereditary condition wherein the heart is positioned on the right side of the chest instead of the left (referred to as dextrocardia). This anomaly is linked with irregular cilia (hair-like projections) within the airways, leading to compromised mucus clearance and subsequently causing bronchiectasis and sinusitis.  

A widespread and severe skin outbreak characterized by blistering filled with pus, resulting from a viral infection in regions of existing atopic dermatitis. This condition is also referred to as eczema herpeticum. The typical culprits for this condition are herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) as well as coxsackievirus.  

The chemical formula for potassium hydroxide, utilized in the KOH test, is KOH. This test, also known as a potassium hydroxide preparation, serves its purpose in various applications.  

A surgical procedure known as a Kock pouch, classified as a form of ileostomy, involves the creation of an artificial rectum using a segment of the ileum. This specialized pouch, also referred to as a continent ileostomy, allows for controlled drainage through the use of a tube.  

The anterior region of the nasal septum, known as the Kiesselbach’s area, is abundantly supplied with blood vessels and frequently becomes a site for nosebleeds. This area derives its name from Wilhelm Kiesselbach, a German otolaryngologist from the nineteenth century.  

An X-ray machine utilized for the visualization of kymographic films.  

A specialized apparatus used to visually capture and document the extent of movement exhibited by different organs, particularly the chambers of the heart during each phase of the cardiac cycle, is known as a kymographic device. The technique employed for this purpose is referred to as kymography.