A hernia (Latin: hernia) is the protrusion of organs from the cavity they normally occupy through a normally existing or pathologically formed opening in anatomical structures while maintaining the integrity of the membranes covering them. Читать далее
Papilloma is a benign tumor-like formation of the skin and mucous membranes of viral etiology. It looks like a papilla on a narrow base (stem), soft or dense consistency, from light to dark brown in color. Читать далее
Fibroma is a benign tumor consisting of fibrous connective tissue. It can also be combined with other tissues: vascular, muscle, glandular, adipose. Fibroma is formed as a result of the body's response to damage (insect bite or scratch) to the skin with the formation of fibrous tissue. Читать далее
What should never be done under any circumstances? To make endless dressings and wear compression hosiery without the advice of a specialist. To give patients with trophic changes in the ankle area hormonal creams (especially steroid creams) until venous insufficiency is ruled out. Читать далее
Varicose veins are the expansion and lengthening of veins, leading to their tortuosity. The expansion of veins leads to valve insufficiency. In this case, a reverse, pathological blood flow occurs, which contributes to blood stagnation in the veins. Gradually, the veins of the second and then the third order expand. Edema increases, leading to disruption of metabolic processes and the appearance of trophic changes and trophic ulcers. This is called chronic venous insufficiency. Читать далее
Not only facial skin and hair condition can give away a woman's age, but also her hands. What lady can be pleased with venous nodules on the back of the hand, dilated veins and swollen fingers? Men should also be concerned, since the disease not only causes aesthetic discomfort, but is also accompanied by painful sensations. Genetic predisposition, thin skin on the hands, heavy physical work, overheating can contribute to the enlargement and expansion of veins. Читать далее
Arteries are vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all organs and tissues under high pressure. Veins are vessels that carry blood back to the heart and lungs. The pressure in them is relatively low (lower than in arteries), but sufficient to overcome the force of gravity. Читать далее
A unique case of treatment of trophic ulcers of the leg without surgery using foam sclerotherapy under ultrasound control. Читать далее
Trophic ulcers of the leg are a pathology known since ancient times. It has always been a big problem for both the patient and the doctor. This is due to the difficulty of their treatment, because they are often difficult to heal, and sometimes do not heal. Which leads to their enlargement, deepening and infection. Such ulcers cause severe, sometimes constant pain, which is difficult to relieve with conventional painkillers. Patients suffering from trophic ulcers can be said to become disabled. Complications such as thrombophlebitis of varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities become more likely in the presence of infected ulcers. Читать далее
Hygroma (Greek ὑγρός "liquid" + -ōma "tumor"); synonyms: synovial cyst, ganglion - a tumor-like formation that is an accumulation of serous fluid mixed with mucus or fibrin in the tendon sheath or serous bursa. Читать далее
Baker's cyst is a bulge in the popliteal fossa that forms as a result of a large amount of fluid entering one of the popliteal bursae. It is named after the surgeon who first described it - William Maurrant Becker. Large amounts of fluid form as a result of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; this condition can also occur as a result of injuries. Читать далее
Epithelial coccygeal tract (Coccygeal cyst, Epithelial coccygeal cyst, Coccygeal fistula, Pilonidal sinus) is a congenital defect in the development of soft tissues of the sacrococcygeal region containing hair, the symptoms of which appear mainly at a young age (from 15 to 30 years). Читать далее
Lipoma is a benign neoplasm of adipose tissue. Most often, lipoma occurs in the subcutaneous tissue, but can also form in internal organs that have a fat layer. Читать далее
After marking the veins to be sclerosed, the skin is treated with an anesthetic cream, which reduces the feeling of pain from the injections. The patient lies on his back, with his legs raised to 30 degrees. A sclerosant (a substance that scleroses varicose veins) is injected with a thin needle. In rare cases, after the injection of the drug, for a short period of time, the patient may experience a slight burning sensation in the places where the foam was injected. Читать далее
A mole, or birthmark (dark mole, honey - nevus) is a congenital or acquired pigmented formation on the skin that has various colors - brown, black, red, purple and others. Moles can be located at skin level or rise above it. At a certain point, skin cells become overflowing with pigment and turn into melanocytes, the accumulation of which is called a mole. Читать далее
