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Definition of medical terminology for Hippel-Lindau Disease.
Definition of medical terminology for Disease.
Definition of medical terminology for Disease.
Definition of medical terminology for Body Build.
A distinctive disorder of sleep in infancy characterized by rhythmic myoclonic jerks (sudden muscle contractions) which occur when the child is asleep and which stop when the child is awakened.
Definition of medical terminology for Brain.
Definition of medical terminology for Pancreas.
A biological system that enables us to know where our bodies are in the environment and to maintain a desired position.
Definition of medical terminology for Vision.
Definition of medical terminology for High Blood Pressure.
Definition of medical terminology for Blood Pressure.
Definition of medical terminology for Pressure Increase, Intracranial.
Definition of medical terminology for Surgery.
Definition of medical terminology for Radiation.
Definition of medical terminology for Goal.
The tumors can be either cancerous or benign . They can grow in your brain and spinal cord, kidneys, pancreas and, in men, their genital tract. Symptoms of VHL vary and depend on the size and location of the tumors. They may include headaches, problems with balance and walking, dizziness, weakness of the limbs, vision problems and high blood pressure .
Detecting and treating VHL early is important. Treatment usually involves surgery or sometimes radiation therapy. The goal is to treat growths while they are small and before they do permanent damage.
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