Metaplasia is the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another mature differentiated cell type that is not normally present in that tissue. Metaplasia, when persistent, can be a precursor ...

Avascular necrosis is a type of osteonecrosis resulting from a disruption in blood supply to the proximal femur and is a major complication associated with developmental hip dysplasia.

Cervical dysplasia is the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix. Cases are classified as mild, moderate or severe depending on the extent of abnormal cell growth. Although the precise cause of ...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition seen in infants and young children. It is also called hip dysplasia. In a normal hip joint, the ball of the femur (thigh bone) fits snugly ...

Clinical oral exams (COEs) have a poor overall performance as diagnostic methods for predicting dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), according to a new study in the Journal of the ...

Being mindful about any changes in your body includes attention to your anus, rectum, colon, and bowel functions—uncomfortable but important topics to discuss with your health care provider. Early ...

Aplasia is a condition in which an organ, limb, or other body part does not develop. In most cases, aplasia is obvious at birth. However, certain types of aplasia may sometimes not be apparent until ...