# Abbreviations

ALK → Anaplasic Lymphoma Kinase, protein present in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

AVF → arteriovenous fistula (related to aneurysm)

AGC → atypical glandular cells

ASCUS → atypical cells of undetermined significance. ASCUS is a Pap smear result classification the reports abnormal cervical cells with unknown cause.

AVN → avascular necrosis

BPOP → Bizarre partosteal osteochondromatous proliferation ( aka Nora lesion), is a benign exophytic osteochondral lesion which has an appearance similar to anosteochondroma, and is typically seen in the hands and feet. 

DFSP → Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans is a rare type of cancer, a soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the deep layers of skin. It is sometimes described as having tentacles that can grow into surrounding fat, muscle and even bone. DFSP is most commonly found on the torso, but can also be seen on the arms, legs, head and neck. It has a tendency to recur in the same location after it is removed. However, it only spreads to other parts of the body in about 5% of cases. DFSP most often starts as a small, firm patch of skin, approximately one to five centimeters in diameter. The skin is occasionally flat or depressed. It can be purplish, reddish or flesh-colored. The tumor typically grows very slowly (over months to years) and can become a raised nodule.

EGFR → Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor gene mutation has been recognized in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

GAVE → Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia → associated with dilated small blood vessels in the antrum, or the last part of the stomach. The dilated vessels result in intestinal bleeding. It is also called watermelon stomach because streaky long red areas that are present in the stomach may resemble the markings on watermelon. 

GDM → gestational diabetes mellitus

GCA → giant cell arteritis

GIST → Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) may be malignant or benign. They are most common in the stomach and small intestine but may be found anywhere in or near the GI tract.

HNPCC → Lynch syndrome (HNPCC or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition that has a high risk of colon cancer as well as other cancers including endometrial cancer (second most common), ovary, stomach, small intestine, hepatobiliary tract, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin

NASH → non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Liver inflammation and damage caused by a build up of fat in the liver. It is part of a group of conditions called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

OSSN → ocular surface squamous neoplasia 

HMB → heavy menstrual bleeding

SD IDC → screen detected invasive ductal carcinoma

SSM → superficial spreading melanoma OR skin sparing mastectomy 

SVD → spontaneous vaginal delivery