This slow-growing brain tumor is most common in children and teens. Find out the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis, plus answers to common questions.
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Chest wall tumors
Chest wall tumors can begin in the ribs, sternum, cartilage or soft tissues of the chest. Some are noncancerous and others are cancerous.
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Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)
Learn why smoldering multiple myeloma causes no symptoms, how your care team estimates the risk of worsening, and when monitoring or treatment may help.
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Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
This heart muscle disease can cause dangerous heartbeats and weaken the heart. It may run in families. Know the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Recurrent bladder cancer
Learn about symptoms that alert healthcare professionals to a bladder cancer recurrence and strategies for treating cancer that comes back after treatment.
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Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse.
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Brachial plexus injury
Learn about these nerve injuries that usually result from auto or motorcycle accidents, and find out which procedures can help restore arm function.
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Sacroiliitis
This joint irritation and swelling can cause pain in the buttocks or lower back. The pain can go down one or both legs.
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Septic arthritis
Learn about this painful infection in a joint and why quick treatment can help lessen joint damage.
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Scleroderma
This group of rare diseases involves the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Some forms can affect internal organs.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
This ongoing condition can affect more than just the joints. It also can damage skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome
This group of conditions is caused by pressure on the blood vessels or nerves between the collarbone and rib. The pressure can cause pain and numbness.