CHAPTER 7 Gastrointestinal Disorders Section One Disorders of the Mouth and Esophagus Stomatitis Overview/Pathophysiology Inflammatory and infectious diseases of the mouth are commonly overlooked in the debilitated hospitalized patient. Stomatitis…
CHAPTER 3 Cardiovascular Disorders Section One Diseases of the Cardiovascular System Hypertension Overview/Pathophysiology The incidence of hypertension among adults in the United States is 10%-15%, and the disease affects 50…
CHAPTER 10 Reproductive Disorders Section One Gynecologic Disorders Uterine Fibroids Overview/Pathophysiology Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female pelvis, and they occur in 35%-50% of women, with…
