Thyroiditis means that the thyroid gland is inflamed. The most prevalent type of autoimmune hypothyroidism is a disease that causes the thyroid to shrink (atrophy) - it is called Hashimoto's disease and may cause Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In addition to Hashimoto's disease, viral infections can occasionally cause thyroiditis.
There are two adrenal glands in the body, one on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands make hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, response to stress, and salt and water balance. Adrenal nodules are growths inside these glands and are estimated to be present in 1-9% of people. Although most adrenal nodules are usually asymptomatic (do not present symptoms), this finding raises two important questions that need to be answered to determine the appropriate evaluation and treatment - is the nodule functioning (producing excess hormones) and what is the likelihood that it can be cancerous?
The urachus is a structure that connects the umbilical cord to the bladder during fetal development. Although the urachus normally disappears prior to birth, part of it may remain in some individuals. A sac-like pocket of tissue with fluid can form in the remaining urachus, called a urachal cyst. Urachal cysts are usually not associated with any symptoms and do not require treatment, unless there are complications such as infection. In these cases, symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, pain with urination and/or blood in the urine.
A urachal cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that develops in the urachus (a structure that connects the umbilical cord to the bladder during fetal development). Although it normally disappears prior to birth, part of the urachus may remain in some individuals. Urachal cysts are often not associated with any signs or symptoms unless there are complications such as infection. In these cases, symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, pain with urination and/or blood in the urine.
A urachal cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that develops in the urachus (a structure that connects the umbilical cord to the bladder during fetal development). Although it normally disappears prior to birth, part of the urachus may remain in some individuals. Urachal cysts are often not associated with any signs or symptoms unless there are complications such as infection. In these cases, symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, pain with urination and/or blood in the urine.
A unicornuate uterus is a rare condition that is present from birth (congenital) that causes an individual to have only half a uterus. Individuals with a unicornuate uterus have one working fallopian tube (instead of two) and a smaller uterine cavity. The body reabsorbs the other half of the uterus. A rudimentary horn is what’s left of the uterine tissue that was absorbed. The rudimentary horn may or may not be connected to the unicornuate uterus. In addition, the rudimentary horn may or may not have functioning endometrial lining/cavity. The condition is usually asymptomatic (does not cause symptoms) but sometimes can be associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (i.e. miscarriages, preterm labor).
