The term "malignancy" refers to cancerous cells that have the ability to spread to other sites in the body (metastasize) or to invade and destroy tissues. Malignant cells tend to have fast, uncontrolled growth due to changes in their genetic makeup.
Malignant cells that are resistant to treatment may return after all detectable traces of them have been removed or destroyed.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, NMS for short, is a dangerous side effect of many antipsychotic medications such as Geodon (ziprasidone)... Read more »
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Accelerated hypertension; Arteriolar nephrosclerosis; Nephrosclerosis - arteriolar; Hypertension - malignant; High blood pressure -... Read more »
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Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon cancerous tumor of the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) that... Read more »
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Malignant hyperthermia is disease passed down through families that causes a fast rise in body temperature (fever) and severe muscle contractions... Read more »
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Malignant teratoma is a type of cancer made of cysts that contain one or more of the three layers of cells found in a developing baby (embryo). These... Read more »
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Malignant otitis externa is a disorder involving inflammation and damage of the bones and cartilage at the base of the skull. Alternative Names ... Read more »