Disease Encyclopedia: Clinical Summaries, ICD Codes & Pathophysiology | YKWiki

Access structured overviews of medical conditions. Featuring diagnostic codes (ICD-10), epidemiological statistics, and symptom checklists aggregated from standard clinical guidelines.

Moyamoya Disease: Clinical Angiography, ICD-10 Coding & Revascularization Protocols

Clinical Definition Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare, progressive chronic cerebrovascular occlusive disease characterized by bilateral…
End-Stage Renal Disease (Uremia): Pathophysiology, Dialysis CPT Codes & Management

Clinical Definition Uremia is the clinical syndrome associated with fluid, electrolyte, and hormone imbalances and metabolic…
Malignant Neoplasms: Oncology Classification, TNM Staging & Therapeutic Modalities

Clinical Definition Malignant neoplasms (Cancer) constitute a broad and heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled…
Leukemia (Hematologic Malignancies): Classification, Bone Marrow Biopsy & Cytogenetics

Clinical Definition Leukemia represents a heterogeneous group of malignant neoplasms arising from the hematopoietic stem cells…
Cerebral Infarction: Ischemic Stroke Protocols, Thrombolysis & Mechanical Thrombectomy

Clinical Definition Cerebral infarction, clinically termed ischemic stroke, is defined as an episode of neurological dysfunction…
Gaucher Disease: Glucocerebrosidase Deficiency, Enzyme Replacement Therapy & Genetics

Clinical Definition Gaucher Disease is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in…
Herpes Zoster (Shingles): VZV Reactivation, Postherpetic Neuralgia & Vaccine Codes

Clinical Definition Herpes Zoster, commonly referred to as Shingles, is a localized, blistering, painful rash caused…
Cystic Lesions: Differential Diagnosis, ICD-10 Coding & Surgical Protocols

Clinical Definition A cyst is a pathological, closed cavity or sac that is distinct from the…
Liver Cysts (Hepatic Cysts): Pathology, ICD-10 Q44.6 & Sclerotherapy Protocols

Clinical Definition Hepatic cysts (liver cysts) are fluid-filled cavities located within the liver parenchyma, typically lined…
Intestinal Polyps: Pathology, ICD-10 K63.5 Coding & Polypectomy Protocols

Clinical Definition Intestinal polyps are discrete mass lesions that protrude into the intestinal lumen from the…