Meaning of pseudotumor | Babel Free

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An enlarged portion of tissue that resembles a tumor

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“The so-called Danlos or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consists of three symptoms: (1) pronounced fragility of the skin and its blood vessels, with breaking, splitting and the formation of hematomas and pseudotumors subsequent to the slightest trauma (dermatorrhexis-fragilitas cutis), (2) a more or less pronounced hyperlaxity and hyperelasticity of the skin (dermatochalasis-laxitas cutis) and (3) more or less pronounced hyperlaxity or hyperflexibility of the joints (arthrochalasis-laxitas articularis).”

“It can be hard to tell⟳ a pseudotumor from a real tumor. So you should see⟳ your doctor to have⟳ your symptoms checked out. The symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri can get⟳ worse and hurt⟳ your vision. Getting treated quickly can help⟳ save⟳ your sight.”

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