La
Labia majora
Female External Genital Organs External Female Genital Organs
in newborn
Physical Examination of the Newborn
Labia minora
Labor and delivery
Normal Labor and Delivery
amniotic fluid embolism in
Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Amniotic Fluid Embolism
birthing centers for
cerebral palsy after
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
cesarean section for
Labor and Delivery Procedures: Cesarean Delivery
complications of
Complications of Labor and Delivery Position and Presentation of the Fetus Using Forceps or a Vacuum Extractor
disseminated intravascular coagulation in
Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Amniotic Fluid Embolism Placental Abruption (Abruptio Placentae): Symptoms and Diagnosis
drug use during
Drug Use During Pregnancy: Drugs Used During Labor and Delivery
fetal problems during
Monitoring the Fetus Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery Position and Presentation of the Fetus Anemia in the Newborn: Symptoms and Diagnosis
forceps for
Delivery: Delivery of the Baby Labor and Delivery Procedures Using Forceps or a Vacuum Extractor
induction of
Complications of Labor and Delivery : Premature Rupture of the Membranes Labor and Delivery Procedures
infection after
Postpartum Infections
inverted uterus with
Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Inverted Uterus
maternal heart disease and
Heart Disorders During Pregnancy
maternal problems during
Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery
monitoring after
Postdelivery Period: Hospital (What to Expect)
of multiple births
Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery: Multiple Births
natural
Natural Childbirth
newborn injury during
Birth Injury
pain relief during
Labor: Pain Relief
position for
Delivery
postdelivery period and
Postdelivery Period After Delivery: The Body's Return to Normal After Delivery: When to Call the Doctor
postterm
Postmaturity
presentations for
Labor: Admission to a Hospital or Birthing Center Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery: Abnormal Position and Presentation of the Fetus Position and Presentation of the Fetus Physical Examination of the Newborn
preterm
Complications of Labor and Delivery : Preterm Labor Prematurity Physical Features of a Premature Newborn
shoulder dystocia in
Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery: Shoulder Dystocia
slow progression of
Complications of Labor and Delivery : Labor That Progresses Too Slowly
stages of
Labor
timing problems in
Complications of Labor and Delivery
of twins
umbilical cord prolapse in
Fetus or Newborn Problems During Delivery: Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
uterine bleeding after
Problems Affecting the Woman During Delivery: Excessive Uterine Bleeding
vacuum extractor for
Labor and Delivery Procedures Using Forceps or a Vacuum Extractor
Labyrinth (inner ear)
A Look Inside the Ear Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat: Inner Ear
disorders of
Middle Ear Disorders Inner Ear Disorders How Ear Disorders Affect the Facial Nerve
Labyrinthectomy
Meniere Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment
Labyrinthitis
Some Causes and Features of Dizziness and Vertigo
in children
Middle Ear Infections in Young Children: Complications
nausea with
Some Causes and Features of Nausea and Vomiting
purulent
Purulent Labyrinthitis
Laceration
bladder
Bladder Injuries: Treatment
cerebral
Cerebral Contusions and Lacerations
ear
Ear Injury
esophagus
Injury to the Esophagus: Esophageal Laceration
eye
Lacerated Eyeball
eyelid
Eyelid Lacerations
first aid for
Wounds
kidney
Kidney Injuries Kidney Injuries: Minor to Severe
liver
Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders: Biopsy of the Liver
Lacrimal system
see also Tears and tear system Where Tears Come From Eyelid and Tearing Disorders
La Cross encephalitis
Encephalitis: Epidemic Encephalitis
Lactase deficiency
Effects of Aging on the Digestive System: Small Intestine Diarrhea in Adults: Classification Lactose Intolerance
Lactate (lactic acid)
Blood Tests*
Lactate dehydrogenase
Selected Tumor Markers*
Lactation
see also Breastfeeding
abnormal (galactorrhea)
Galactorrhea
Lactic dehydrogenase
Lactobacilli, of vagina
Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes
Lactobacillus
Gastroenteritis: Treatment
Lactose
Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism
intolerance to
Some Causes and Features of Diarrhea
Lactose intolerance
Lactulose
in constipation
Agents Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
in liver encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Treatment
Lacunar disease
Dementia: Vascular Dementia
Lacunar infarct
Ischemic Stroke: Causes
Lamaze method
Laminaria
Abortion: Surgical Evacuation
Laminectomy
Low Back and Neck Pain: Surgery for back pain
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 of the Skin: Epidermis
Language
in autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Language
in brain injury
Specific Types of Brain Dysfunction: Aphasia Testing a Person With Aphasia
development of
Intellectual Development Communication Disorders in Children
in dyslexia
Learning Disorders: Dyslexia
in hearing loss in children
Hearing Impairment in Children: Symptoms
in Klinefelter syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome
in mental retardation
Intellectual Disability: Symptoms
in Rett syndome
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Rett Syndrome
Lansoprazole
Drugs Used to Treat Peptic Disorders
Laparoscopy
Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Laparoscopy Tests for Gynecologic Disorders: Laparoscopy Problems With the Fallopian Tubes: Diagnosis Surgery Through a Keyhole Diagnostic Procedures
Laparotomy, in cancer staging
Diagnosis of Cancer: Staging
Large-for-gestational-age infant
Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
Large intestine
Digestive System Large Intestine
age-associated changes in
Effects of Aging on the Digestive System: Large Intestine and Rectum
amebiasis of
Amebiasis
blockage (obstruction) of
Constipation: Causes
Constipation: What the doctor does
pregnancy and
Some Causes and Features of Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy Some Causes and Features of Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
cancer of
Colorectal Cancer Staging Colon Cancer
abdominal pain and
Physical Causes and Features of Chronic Abdominal Pain
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
Constipation: Complications Diverticulitis Complications of Diverticular Disease
diverticulosis of
Diverticulosis What Is Diverticulosis?
endoscopy of
Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: 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
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 of the Digestive Tract Some Causes of Perforation
polyps of
Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
spastic (irritable bowel syndrome)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
strangulation of
Intestinal Obstruction: Strangulation What Causes Intestinal Strangulation?
surgical removal of
Ulcerative Colitis: Surgery Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Treatment
tumors of
ulcerative colitis of
Ulcerative Colitis
Larva migrans
cutaneous
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
visceral (toxocariasis)
Toxocariasis
Laryngitis
Laryngoceles
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Respiratory Tract Infections in Children 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: Treatment
for endometriosis
Endometriosis: Surgery
for glaucoma
Glaucoma: Treatment
for hair removal
Hairiness: Physical methods
for macular degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration : Drug treatments and laser procedures
for retinal detachment
Detachment of the Retina: Treatment
for retinopathy of prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): Prevention and Treatment
for varicose veins
Varicose Veins: Laser therapy
for vision (refractive) disorders
Refractive Disorders: Surgery for Refractive Errors
for wart removal
Warts: Treatment
LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis)
Latanoprost
Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma
Lateral epicondylitis (backhand tennis elbow)
Elbow Injuries: Lateral Epicondylitis When the Elbow Hurts Strengthening the Wrist Muscles
Latex sensitivity
What Is Latex Sensitivity?
Laughing gas
Abused Inhalants With Medical Uses
Lavage, bronchoalveolar
Tests for Lung Disorders: Bronchoscopy
Laws
see Legal issues
Laxatives
Constipation: Laxatives Agents Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
abuse of
Other Drugs of Abuse
Symptoms in Infants and Children: Stool softeners and laxatives
in irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Treatment
overuse of
Constipation: Complications
Lazy bowel syndrome
Constipation: Laxatives