Fact Sheets

Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Adrenal Adenoma
A non-cancerous tumor that starts in an adrenal gland.
Tricuspid Atresia
Tricuspid atresia is a rare, life-threatening birth defect of the heart. It occurs when the tricuspid valve, one of the heart's four valves, does not form during fetal development, thereby disrupting the normal flow of blood through the heart.
Small Intestine Adenocarcinoma
A type of cancer that begins in glandular cells that line the small intestine.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.
Germ Cell Tumors
Germ cell tumors are tumors that start in specialized cells called germ cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
Blood Clots in Veins, Heart and Lungs
When blood clots form within blood vessels they can obstruct blood flow, which can cause blockages affecting the heart, lungs and other organs.
Aldosteronoma (Aldosterone-producing Adenoma)
A noncancerous tumor in the adrenal gland that secretes too much of the hormone aldosterone.
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
A rare type of cancer that starts in the adrenal cortex.