Acquired hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) associated with malignant disease is a rare, life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's immune system becomes overactive and begins to attack healthy cells and tissues. It is most commo...

Acquired hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder caused by the body producing antibodies that attack clotting factors in the blood. This results in prolonged bleeding from even minor cuts or injuries. It is most common in older adults, and is more ...

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder caused by the body producing antibodies that attack and destroy clotting factors in the blood. This results in prolonged bleeding from even minor cuts or injuries. It is most commonly seen in older...

Acquired hemophilia B is a rare bleeding disorder caused by the body producing antibodies that attack clotting factors in the blood. This results in prolonged bleeding and can be life-threatening if not treated. It is most commonly seen in elderly...

Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth on the face and body. It is usually caused by an underlying medical condition, such as an endocrine disorder, or by certain medications. The hair growth ...

Acquired ichthyosis is a rare skin disorder characterized by dry, scaly skin. It is caused by an underlying medical condition, such as an autoimmune disorder, kidney disease, or certain medications. Symptoms may include dry, itchy skin, thickened ...

Acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anemia (AISA) is a rare type of anemia that is caused by an abnormality in the body's ability to produce red blood cells. It is characterized by the presence of ringed sideroblasts in the bone marrow, which are im...

Malignant large bowel cystadenocarcinoma is quite treatable and frequently cured when it only affects the digestive system. 1. One-stage resection anastomosis, which can be subtotal colectomy or segmental colectomy, w...

Acquired kinky hair syndrome (AKHS) is a rare condition characterized by the sudden onset of kinky, curly hair. It is usually seen in children and is thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Symptoms may include hair loss, itching, and scal...

Acquired lipodystrophy is a rare disorder that affects the body's ability to store fat. It is characterized by the loss of fat tissue in certain areas of the body, such as the face, arms, legs, and trunk. This can lead to a variety of physical cha...

Acquired methemoglobinemia is a condition in which the level of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin, in the blood is abnormally high. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that is unable to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. Symptoms of acquired ...

Acquired monoclonal Ig light chain-associated Fanconi syndrome is a rare disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain in the body. This abnormal light chain can interfere with the normal functioning of the k...

Acquired Neuromyotonia (also known as Isaacs Syndrome) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms. It is caused by an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous...

Acquired partial lipodystrophy (APL) is a rare disorder characterized by the loss of fat tissue from the arms, legs, and face. It is also known as Barraquer-Simons Syndrome. APL is caused by an autoimmune disorder, in which the body's immune syste...

Acquired porencephaly is a rare neurological disorder that is caused by a brain injury or stroke. It is characterized by cysts or cavities in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid. These cysts can cause a variety of neurological sympt...

Acquired prothrombin deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of the clotting factor prothrombin. It is caused by a decrease in the production of prothrombin, which is a protein involved in the clotting process. Symptoms of ac...