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January 5, 2026 / Mohammed looti

BUPHTHALMOS

Buphthalmos: Definition and Historical Context Buphthalmos, derived from the Greek terms meaning “ox eye,” is a significant ophthalmological condition defined by the abnormal and pathological enlargement of the entire globe of the eye. This enlargement occurs specifically when increased intraocular pressure (IOP) acts upon the scleral and corneal tissues before they have achieved structural rigidity, […]

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November 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

CUSHING’S SYNDROME

Introduction and Historical Context Cushing’s Syndrome represents a complex and potentially debilitating endocrine disorder characterized by prolonged and excessive exposure of the body’s tissues to high levels of cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This pervasive hormonal imbalance was first comprehensively described in 1932 by the pioneering American neurosurgeon, Harvey Williams […]

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