GERIATRIC/PEDS PATHOLOGY

Alzheimer disease

Progressive mental disorder with memory loss, intellectual deterioration, speech and gait disturbances

Atherosclerosis

Condition with fatty deposits on artery walls causing vessel obstruction

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Enlargement of the prostate gland

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic bronchial airflow obstruction

Compression fracture

Bone fracture causing compaction and decrease in size

Congestive heart failure

Heart inability to pump blood sufficiently

Contractures

Permanent muscle contraction due to spasm or paralysis

Dementia

Progressive impairment of intellectual function interfering with daily activities

Emphysema

Airway changes leading to increased lung air volume

Kyphosis

Abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis with progressive cartilage deterioration in joints and vertebrae

Renal failure

Kidney inability to perform essential functions

Urinary incontinence

Lack of voluntary control over urination

Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Femoral head flattening due to vascular interruption

Osgood–Schlatter disease

Incomplete separation or avulsion of the tibial tuberosity