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Livedo reticularis
Livedo reticularis A 'marbled' appearance of the skin which may occur either as an isolated phenomenon or as part of the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Antibody
An infection-fighting protein molecule in blood or secretory fluids that tags, neutralizes, and helps destroy pathogenic microorganisms (eg, bacteria, viruses) or toxins. Antibodies, known generally as immunoglobulins, are made and secreted by B-lymphocytes in response to stimulation by antigens. Each specific antibody binds only to the specific antigen that stimulated its production.
Syndrome
A grouping of signs and symptoms, based on their frequent co-occurrence, that may suggest a common underlying pathogenesis, course, familial pattern, or treatment selection.
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Livengrin Foundations Inc
The Livengrin Foundations Inc is a hospital in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States.
Liver
The largest organ in the body. The liver carries out many important functions, such as making bile, changing food into energy, and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood.
Liver enzyme tests
Blood tests that look at how well the liver and biliary system are working. Also called liver function tests.
Liver problems
The organ responsible for producing key proteins and other chemicals which regulate the chemistry of the blood. Potential liver problems range from hepatitis to jaundice.
Liverpool doctors
All doctors near Liverpool, Great Britain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Liverpool.
Liverpool Hospital
The Liverpool Hospital is a hospital in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.
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Letterer-Siwe Disease
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Leukocyte
White blood cell.
Lhermitte's sign
Occurs on neck flexion and implies spinal cord compression or other abnormality. Patient experiences a sensation like an electric shock in the limbs. Most common in cervical myelopathy due to stenosis resulting from degenerative change and demyelination (multiple sclerosis).
Libman-Sachs endocarditis
Sterile endocarditis which occurs in SLE.
Ligament
A band of tough tissue which restrains joint movement and confers stability on a joint.
Livedo reticularis
Lofgren's syndrome
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and erythema nodosum due to sarcoidosis.
Looser's zones
Pseudofractures seen on X-ray at characteristic sites in osteomalacia.
Lymphokine
A cytokine produced by lymphocytes.
Lamisil
A medication against foot fungus, based in terbinafine hydrochloride.
Lamprene
A medication made by Novartis and used in treatment of leprosy. It is based in clofazimine.
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