La
Labia majora
External Genital Organs External Female Genital Organs
in newborn
Physical Examination
Labia minora
Labor and delivery
Normal Labor and Delivery
amniotic fluid embolism in
Problems Affecting the Woman: Amniotic Fluid Embolism
birthing centers for
cerebral palsy after
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
cesarean section for
Labor and Delivery Procedures
complications of
Labor and Delivery Complications Position and Presentation of the Fetus Using Forceps or a Vacuum Extractor
disseminated intravascular coagulation in
Risk Factors That Develop During Pregnancy: Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae) Problems Affecting the Woman: Amniotic Fluid Embolism
drug use during
Drug Use During Pregnancy: Drugs Used During Labor and Delivery
fetal problems during
Monitoring the Fetus Fetus or Newborn Problems Position and Presentation of the Fetus Anemia: Symptoms and Treatment
forceps for
Delivery Labor and Delivery Procedures Using Forceps or a Vacuum Extractor
induction of
Labor and Timing Problems: Premature Rupture of the Membranes Labor and Delivery Procedures
infection after
Infections
inverted uterus with
Problems Affecting the Woman: Inverted Uterus
maternal heart disease and
Risk Factors Present Before Pregnancy: Heart Disease
monitoring after
Hospital (What to Expect)
of multiple births
Fetus or Newborn Problems: Multiple Births
natural
Natural Childbirth
newborn injury during
Birth Injury
pain relief during
Labor: Pain Relief
position for
Delivery
postdelivery period and
Postdelivery Period
postterm
Postmaturity
in preeclampsia
Problems Affecting the Woman: Preeclampsia
presentations for
Labor Fetus or Newborn Problems: Abnormal Position and Presentation of the Fetus Position and Presentation of the Fetus Physical Examination
preterm
Labor and Timing Problems: Preterm Labor Prematurity Physical Features of a Premature Newborn
shoulder dystocia in
Fetus or Newborn Problems: Shoulder Dystocia
slow progression of
Labor and Timing Problems: Labor That Progresses Too Slowly
stages of
Stages of Labor Labor
timing problems in
Labor and Timing Problems
of twins
umbilical cord prolapse in
Fetus or Newborn Problems: Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
uterine bleeding after
Problems Affecting the Woman: Uterine Bleeding
vacuum extractor for
Using Forceps or a Vacuum Extractor Labor and Delivery Procedures
Labyrinth (inner ear)
A Look Inside the Ear Ears: Inner Ear
disorders of
Middle and Inner Ear Disorders How Ear Disorders Affect the Facial Nerve
Labyrinthectomy
Meniere's Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment
Labyrinthitis
in children
Middle Ear Infections: Acute Middle Ear Infection
Laceration
bladder
Bladder Injuries: Treatment
cerebral
Cerebral Contusions and Lacerations
ear
Injury
esophagus
Injury: Esophageal Laceration
eye
Lacerated Eyeball
eyelid
Eyelid Lacerations
first aid for
Wounds
kidney
Kidney Injuries Kidney Injuries: Minor to Severe
liver
Biopsy of the Liver
Lacrimal system
see also Tears and tear system Viewing the Lacrimal Structures Eyelid and Tearing Disorders
La Cross encephalitis
Encephalitis: Epidemic Encephalitis
Lactase deficiency
Effects of Aging: Small Intestine Symptoms: Causes Lactose Intolerance
Lactate (lactic acid)
Blood Tests
Lactate dehydrogenase
Selected Tumor Markers
Lactation
see also Breastfeeding
abnormal (galactorrhea)
Galactorrhea
Lactic acid (lactate)
Lactic hydrogenase
Lactobacilli, of vagina
Vaginal Infections
Lactobacillus
Gastroenteritis: Treatment
Lactose
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lactose intolerance
Lactulose
in constipation
Drugs Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
in liver encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Treatment
Lacunar disease
Dementia: Vascular Dementia
Lacunar infarct
Ischemic Stroke: Causes
L-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM)
Opioids: Detoxification and Rehabilitation
Lamaze method
Laminaria
Abortion: Surgical Evacuation
Laminectomy
Low Back Pain: Treatment
Lamivudine
Chronic Hepatitis: Hepatitis B and C Drugs For HIV Infection
Lamotrigine
in manic-depressive illness
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness): Anticonvulsants
in seizure disorders
Drugs Used to Treat Seizures
Landouzy-Dejerine (facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy)
Other Forms of Muscular Dystrophy
Langerhans' cell granulomatosis
Pulmonary Langerhans' Cell Granulomatosis
Langerhans' cells
Structure and Function: Epidermis
Language
in autism
Autism: Language
in brain injury
Specific Types of Dysfunction: Aphasia Testing a Person With Aphasia
development of
Intellectual Development
in dyslexia
Dyslexia
in hearing loss in children
Hearing Deficits: Symptoms
in Klinefelter syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
in mental retardation
Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability: Symptoms
in Rett's disorder
Rett's Disorder
Lansoprazole
Drugs Used to Treat Peptic Disorders
Laparoscopy
Diagnosis: Laparoscopy Gynecologic Evaluation: Laparoscopy Problems With the Fallopian Tubes: Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery Through a Keyhole Diagnostic Procedures
Laparotomy, in cancer staging
Diagnosis: Staging
Large-for-gestational-age infant
Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
Large intestine
Digestive System Large Intestine
age-associated changes in
Effects of Aging: Large Intestine and Rectum
amebiasis of
Amebiasis
blockage (obstruction) of
Symptoms: Obstruction
cancer of
Colorectal Cancer Staging Colon Cancer
screening for
Cancer Screening Recommendations
ulcerative colitis and
Ulcerative Colitis: Complications
Crohn's disease of
Crohn's Disease Drugs That Reduce Bowel Inflammation
diverticulitis of
Symptoms: Complications Diverticulitis Complications of Diverticular Disease
diverticulosis of
Diverticulosis What Is Diverticulosis?
endoscopy of
Diagnosis: Endoscopy Viewing the Digestive Tract With an Endoscope
Escherichia coli infection of
Hemorrhagic Colitis
fistula of
Diverticulitis: Complications Complications of Diverticular Disease
hemorrhagic colitis of
Hirschsprung disease of
Digestive Tract Defects: Hirschsprung's Disease
inertia of
Symptoms: Slowed Transit of Stool
inflammatory disease of
see also Colitis Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) Drugs That Reduce Bowel Inflammation
ischemia of
Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Superior Mesenteric Artery When the Blood Supply to the Intestine Is Blocked Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Superior Mesenteric Artery Ischemic Colitis
perforation of
Perforation Some Causes of Perforation
polyps of
Colorectal Polyps
spastic (irritable bowel syndrome)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
strangulation of
Intestinal Obstruction: Strangulation What Causes Intestinal Strangulation?
surgical removal of
Ulcerative Colitis: Surgery
tumors of
ulcerative colitis of
Ulcerative Colitis
Larva migrans
cutaneous
Creeping Eruption
visceral (toxocariasis)
Toxocariasis
Laryngitis
Laryngoceles
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Respiratory Tract Infections Croup
Larynx (voice box)
Respiratory System Inside the Lungs and Airways A Look Inside the Nose and Throat Throat
Laryngeal Cancer Speech Without Vocal Cords
outpouchings of (laryngoceles)
papilloma of
Laryngeal Papillomas
Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Refractive Disorders: Laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Laser therapy
for birthmarks
Using Lasers to Treat Skin Problems
for diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy: Prevention and Treatment
for endometriosis
Endometriosis: Surgery
for glaucoma
Glaucoma: Treatment
for hair removal
Excessive Hairiness: Diagnosis and Treatment
for macular degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD): Treatment
for retinal detachment
Detachment of the Retina: Treatment and Prognosis
for retinopathy of prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Prevention, Treatment, and Prognosis
for varicose veins
Varicose Veins: Laser Therapies
for vision (refractive) disorders
Refractive Disorders: Surgery for Refractive Errors
for wart removal
Warts: Treatment
LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis)
Lassa fever
Hemorrhagic Fevers
Latanoprost
Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma
Lateral epicondylitis (backhand tennis elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis Tennis Elbow Strengthening the Wrist Muscles
Laughing gas
Abused Inhalants That Have Medical Uses
Lavage, bronchoalveolar
Diagnosis: Bronchoscopy
Laws
see Legal issues
Laxatives
Symptoms: Laxatives Drugs Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
abuse of
Other Drugs of Abuse
in irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Treatment
overuse of
Symptoms: Complications
Lazy bowel syndrome
Symptoms: Laxatives