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Skull base tumors are abnormal growths at the base of the skull that can be benign or cancerous and cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds. Treatment may include surgery, radiation or careful monitoring.

A side-to-side curve of the spine.

A rare condition causing swelling, also called inflammation, in blood vessels.

Physical discomfort in the liver, an organ located in the upper right part of the belly.

The loss of brain functions when a damaged liver doesn't remove toxins from the blood.

Hormone changes in men that are related to aging.

Illness caused by infection with staphylococcus bacteria.

Illness caused by infection with staphylococcus bacteria and often shortened to staph infection.

An ongoing condition that causes swelling and irritation, most often starting in the small joints in the hands and feet.

Dry eye that occurs when tears don't provide enough moisture.

A condition in which the body doesn't have enough vitamin B-1, also called thiamin.

Tissue growth on a mucous membrane.

A noncancerous tumor made up of fibrous or connective tissue.

A hardened deposit of fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver.

Fluid-filled or solid lump that doesn't usually mean anything serious is wrong.

Inflammation or irritation of a small sac of fluid, known as the olecranon bursa, on the tip of the elbow.

Decreased vision due to abnormal visual development.

A growth of cells that affects the penis.

A large, flat birthmark that can range in color from deep brown to slate gray or blue-black.

An unusual increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood.