List Diseases – P
Pericardial tumors are a serious problem. Conventionally, all pericardial tumors can be divided into primary and secondary tumors.
Pericardial thickening refers to a process in which the layers of the pericardium become denser and thicker than normal.
In some pathologic conditions, a pericardial friction murmur may occur. It is important to be able to recognize it, as it may have important diagnostic value.
If the volume of fluid in the pericardial space tends to increase pathologically, then we speak of pericardial effusion. During the examination, a darkened echo-negative cavity is detected - mainly through subcostal access.
As a rule, pericardial adhesions develop against the background of inflammatory process in the pericardium (pericarditis), against chronic or recurrent pericarditis, after surgical operations.
A rare pathology – nodular periarteritis – is accompanied by damage to medium and small-caliber arterial vessels.
A periapical abscess is an infectious disease that develops around the top of the tooth root, in an area called the periapical region.
Perforation defects of the alveolar processes of the upper jaws occur most often when removing the upper premolars and molars.
Perfectionism is a psychological trait characterized by a desire for perfection and an obsessive desire to achieve perfection in various aspects of life.
Peptic ulcer of the stomach and/or duodenum is a chronic, cyclical disease characterized by ulceration in the stomach, duodenum, and less commonly in the postbulbar regions.