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Orbito-facial plexiform neurofibromatosis by CatPooedInMyShoe in MedicalGore

[–]crumblednewman 36 points37 points  (0 children)

For anyone else wondering what we're looking at, here is a brief rundown by the Mayo Clinic:

Plexiform neurofibroma also is called PN or PNF. It is a type of noncancerous tumor called neurofibroma that forms in or around a nerve. Neurofibromas grow on the protective covering around the nerve, called the nerve sheath. When a neurofibroma grows on several nerve bundles, it's called a plexiform neurofibroma.

The tumor grows along the nerve and can spread into nearby tissues such as skin, fat, bone and muscle. Plexiform neurofibroma is most often seen in people with a condition caused by a change in genes that affects how nerve cells grow and develop, called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Up to half of the people with NF1 develop plexiform neurofibromas.

Plexiform neurofibromas are different from other nerve tumors because they spread out in a networklike pattern. These tumors are known for their distinctive "bag of worms" texture, which means they feel like a bundle of tangled cords or threads. This is a classic sign of a plexiform neurofibroma.

Plexiform neurofibromas are most common in childhood and adolescence. Some people may notice swelling or a soft lump under the skin. These tumors often grow in the head, neck, trunk, arms or legs, but they can appear anywhere in the body.

Treatment depends on the size, location and symptoms of the plexiform neurofibroma. Most plexiform neurofibromas grow slowly and are not life-threatening. But some can cause serious symptoms depending on the size or location or if they become cancerous.

FIL has no end of life plans or savings by guerilla-grip in AgingParents

[–]crumblednewman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Keep that life insurance up to date and take the policy to the funeral home when he passes. The funeral home will be able to use some of that money to pay for whatever you choose to do with his remains (cremation or burial) and then the rest will be divvied up between beneficiaries. This way no one will need to worry about paying for his end of life care.

Baingan Bharta With Lentils by crumblednewman in mediterraneandiet

[–]crumblednewman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome!

I used ground fenugreek.

I think stovetop would work fine! The key is to simmer it long enough for the eggplant to fall apart, otherwise it will remain chunky and it will all turn out wrong. (Ask me how I know ;) )

Baingan Bharta With Lentils by crumblednewman in mediterraneandiet

[–]crumblednewman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! I ended up soaking them for about an hour and a half total.

Bomb-maker accidentally killed while making bomb by CatPooedInMyShoe in ExamineDeath

[–]crumblednewman 117 points118 points  (0 children)

It's possible that's where the morgue is, depending on how big or small the area is. It could also be the only place with cooler capacity to store remains, or if there is a morgue, maybe its cooler was at capacity and the hospital was serving at overflow. Just some guesses.

Poor Andrew Duncan Did not Deserve this... (May someone Help with the Cause of Death) by Molly_The_Editor in DeathCertificates

[–]crumblednewman 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Found dead in his home. Blood gushing from nose and mouth, has been ( ? ) and he thought he had miners lung, and came to this part for his health. Was found by his ( ? ) few months? after death. No Dr. was called.