Neutropenic enterocolitis is a life-threatening complication of neutropenia. It is most often seen in patients that have received chemotherapy for acute leukemia or solid tumors, but can occur in other types of cases. It can affect the small and … [Read more...]
Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis is severe inflammation inside of the eyeball, that is usually caused by infection. The most common cause is infection from bacteria introduced during cataract surgery. Even so, it is a rare complication. Other types of eye surgery and … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is blockage of a blood vessel or blood vessels in the lung. In most cases the blockage is caused by a blood clot that has moved from another part of the body, usually the leg. More rarely, PE is caused by another substance in … [Read more...]
Heart Attack
Heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart becomes blocked. The heart cannot get oxygen and part of the heart muscle can be damaged or die. This can lead to heart failure or dangerous heart arrhythmias. A … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein in your body. They typically form in the legs, but can form elsewhere, such as the arms. DVT often causes pain and swelling, but does not always produce noticeable symptoms. The danger with … [Read more...]