Category: P

A form of parapsoriasis that forms a widespread network over the extremities and trunk that is red to blue, sometimes resembling psoriasis or lichen planus.  

A form of parapsoriasis that is often the precursor of mycosis fungoides.  

The presence of abnormal or excessive amounts of proteins, such as immunoglobulins or cryoglobulins, in the blood. Paraproteinemias include amyloidosis, cryoglobulinemia, cryofibrinogenemia, cold IgM antibody disease, light chain disease, monoclonal gammopathy, multiple myeloma, and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. Plasma exchange therapy, immunomodulating drugs, or specific chemotherapeutic agents are used to treat these disorders.  

Inflammation of the tissues around the prostate.  

Inflammation of the tissues near the rectum.  

Disturbed mental processes producing inaccuracy, forgetfulness, and tendency to misplace things and make slips of speech or pen.  

A mild or slight apoplexy with partial stupor; a stupor resembling apoplexy.    

Paraplegia due to pressure on, injury to, or disease of peripheral nerves.  

Paraplegia due to pressure of a neoplasm on the posterior spinal cord and nerve roots; extremely painful despite paralysis.  

Any abnormal new formation or malformation.