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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for Brain stem death
  1. Primary lymphoma of the brain 
    Without treatment, people with primary brain lymphoma survive for less than 6 months. When treated with chemotherapy, half of the patients will be in remission 10 years after being diagnosed. Survival may improve with autologous stem cell transplant.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000734.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection 
    ... dangerous because it is so close to the brain stem. It is always done with fluoroscopy or other ... a tumor or abscess). This can result in brain damage or death. This test is not done if an exam ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003428.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Decerebrate posture 
    ... include: Bleeding in the brain from any cause Brain stem tumor Stroke Brain problem due to illicit drugs, poisoning, or infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003299.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Decorticate posture 
    ... include: Bleeding in the brain from any cause Brain stem tumor Stroke Brain problem due to drugs, poisoning, or infection Traumatic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003300.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 
    ... disease of the nerve cells in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000688.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Osteogenesis imperfecta 
    ... due to chest wall deformities Spinal cord or brain stem problems Permanent deformity
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001573.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Parkinson disease 
    ... Parkinson disease may lead to a decline in brain function and early death. Medicines may prolong function and independence.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000755.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
    ... Damage to the heart and blood vessels, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, and gastrointestinal organs Respiratory failure Death
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007768.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Bone marrow transplant 
    ... of the bone marrow transplant can lead to death.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003009.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Chediak-Higashi syndrome 
    ... count Blood platelet count Blood culture and smear Brain MRI or CT EEG EMG Nerve conduction tests
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001312.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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