Hypoxia Hypoxia is a condition in humans that is caused by the reduction in partial pressure of oxygen, inadequate oxygen transport, or when tissues are simply unable to make use of the oxygen provided. This disease occurs in the tissues and brain. It results in a shortness of breath, and an...

Clinical History Date of admission: 07/01/02 Personal details Surname M Forename J Date of Birth 17/11/74 Age 27 Marital Status Cohabiting Sex Male Presenting Complaint 3/52 hx of epistaxis, oral mucosal bleeding and purpura over the feet and shins. History of Presenting Complain...

What are plasmacytoma and multiple myeloma? Plasmacytoma is cancer where abnormal plasma cells called myeloma cells form a tumor in the bone. Multiple myeloma is when you have more than one tumor. Multiple myeloma is a rare and life-threatening cancer of the bone marrow. (Kindersley, 2004) When my h...