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Colin Farrell's son James has Angelman's Syndrome

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Venus Williams diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome

Tennis superstar was diagnosed in Sept 2011 with the autoimmune disorder Sjogren's Syndrome.

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Serena Williams has emergency surgery for Pulmonary Embolism

Tennis superstar Serena Williams was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism which required emergency surgery.

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Pathology of Bollywood Stars compiled by Vishnu Ravi MD

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Kim Kardashian Diagnosed with Skin Disorder

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On an episode of "Keeping up with the Kardashians",  Kim  Kardashian is diagnosed with Psoriasis!  Apparently, her mother also had it as well.

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Shaquille O'Neal diagnosed with Sleep Apnea

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Michael Douglas Diagnosed with Throat Cancer

Academy award winning actor Michael Douglas (age 65) announced on August 16^th 2010 that he is battling throat cancer.  Michael Douglas has had many famous roles including “Basic Instinct”, “Fatal Attraction”, “Romancing the Stone”, and “Wall Street” for which he won an academy award.  

Ironically, he can often be seen smoking and drinking in many of his movies.  He is married to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.  According to People magazine,  “his doctors expect the Wall Street star to make a full recovery” and Douglas stated “I am very optimistic.”  In an interview on David Letterman, he stated that he had stage 4 disease but that it hadn't spread to the rest of the body.

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Douglas' latest movie called "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" is due to open in theaters on September 24^th.

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Laryngeal cancer survivor Jack Klugman speaks about oral cancer

Jack Klugman is the actor who played “Quincy”,  the medical examiner who solved crimes on the TV show “Quincy, M.E.” that ran during the 70’s and 80’s.  This show was basically the original “CSI” and the first to make forensic science and pathologists cool!!!  He was also famous for playing the messy roommate on the “Odd Couple” during the 1970’s.

He was a heavy smoker and was originally diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 1974 after developing hoarseness which is a common early sign.  After the surgery, he continued to smoke. In 1989, he was found to have cancer again, requiring surgery that removed one his vocal cords.  After a long recovery, he continues to perform as an actor but was left with a soft, raspy voice that you will hear in this public service announcement for oral cancer.

How many of these questions can you answer?

What is the most common histologic type of laryngeal cancer?

Do you remember the typical progression of mucosal lesions on the path towards cancer?

What are the risk factors?

What are the presenting signs of carcinoma of the larynx?

How do we make the diagnosis and what treatment modalities are used?

Why is vigilant follow-up important?

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NBA Star and Humanitarian Manute Bol Dies at age 47

Former NBA star, 7foot 7inch tall, Manute Bol died on 6/19/2010 from complications of acute renal failure and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.  He was hospitalized with acute renal failure and developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome most likely due to medications given during his hospitalization.  Manute was one of the tallest players ever in the NBA and excelled at blocking shots.  He spent 10 seasons in the NBA playing for the Washington Bullet’s, Golden State Warrior’s, Philadelphia 76’s, and the Miami Heat.  He was born in Sudan and will be remembered as a humanitarian who was dedicated to his country.

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Dennis Hopper dies at age 74 of Prostate Cancer

Actor Dennis Hopper passed away on May 29^th 2010 after a long battle with prostate cancer.  He was best know for his roles in "Easy Rider", "Apocalypse Now", "Hoosiers", and "Blue Velvet".  He often played bizarre and eccentric characters that may have mirrored his private life where he battled alcohol and drug-abuse.  He recently accepted his “star” on the Hollywood “walk of fame”.

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Gary Coleman dies at age 42 from an Intracranial Bleed

Former child actor, Gary Coleman, passed away on May 28^th, 2010 from an intracranial hemorrhage.  Two days earlier he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a fall where he hit his head. It has been reported that he had an initial lucid interval and then slipped into a coma and he never regained consciousness.  He was best know for his role as Arnold on the TV show “Diff’rent Strokes” where his famous catch phrase was “What-“chu” talkin’ ‘bout Willis?”  Throughout his life he was plagued by issues with his health, finances, public and personal life. His past medical history includes kidney disease, two renal transplants, heart surgery, pneumonia, and a seizure earlier this year.

Anyone willing to take a guess which kind of intracranial hemorrhage he had?

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Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova is “Cancer Free”

Martina Navratilova announced Monday that she has no trace of breast cancer.  She was diagnosed with a form of Breast cancer called DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) on February 24^th 2010.  She underwent lumpectomy and is currently receiving radiation therapy.

Martina is nine-time Wimbledon Champion and 18-time Grand Slam tournament singles champion! She is 53 years old and still plays tennis and hockey actively.

How much do you know about DCIS?  Read more and find out.

“Dexter” Star Michael C. Hall in remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma

On January 13th 2010, Michael C. Hall revealed that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Michael C. Hall, age 38, is known for his role as a serial killer who targets other killers in Showtime’s “Dexter” and for his role on the HBO drama series “Six Feet Under”.

Think You Know Your Lymphomas?  Click HERE to take a short Barone High-Yield Quiz & see if you make the Top 10!

Barbara Walters recovering from Open Heart Surgery, 05/11/2010

Barbara Walters announced on the TV show “The View” that she will have surgery for a defective heart valve this week. Barbara Walters is famous for her interviews, co-anchor of 20/20, and is currently a host on “The View”. 

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Brett Michaels suffers a "Brain Hemorrhage"

"Rock of Love" reality star, "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant, and frontman for the rock group Poison is recovering from a subarachnoid hemorrage (SAH)!!!  Watch Video

I would like to thank:

My family who supports and inspires me. Without them I would not be!

My mentors who helped me along the way: Dan Luthringer MD, Neil Goldstein MD, Ramesh Doshi MD, Betsy Taub MD, David Bernstein MD, Fischer MD, Sanchez MD, Bill DePond MD, and Russell Fiorella MD.

My BaroneRocks Team who puts in the hard work behind-the-scenes: Vishnu Ravi MD, Brian, Matt.

My new partner in Medical Hip Hop, Pramanik MD who helped me find my beat.

All of the amazing students that I have had the privilege to meet and befriend. It’s an honor having you in my medical mafia.

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In loving memory of Henry and Linda.

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A Message from Dr Barone:

This blog is dedicated to my medical students, residents, and fellows that I teach at my institutions. Medicine should be fun so why not in cyberspace too!

When diseases strike, they don’t spare the rich and famous.  Because of their popularity, the pathology becomes very memorable. So I like to use “pathology of the stars” to help tattoo the information to your brain.

Every attempt has been made to make sure that the information presented here is accurate. Only public information about celebrity disorders is being used to protect their privacy as much possible. (Whom they are dating is left to other web sites!) 

I'm going to comment on Exam-Relevant topics. If it’s an exam question…. I’ll talk about it. I’m all about points, baby, points!

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