General Surgery — Flashcards

_____ blepharitis refers to inflammation of the posterior margin of the eyelids (meibomian gland dysfunction).

_____ should be suspected in patients with chronic otitis externa, severe pain and comorbidities such as diabetes or HIV (immunocompromised)

Characteristic clinical signs of blepharitis are burning, itching, erythema, & crusting of the eyelids worse in the _____

_____ is a subtype of uveitis that specifically refers to inflammation confined to the iris

_____ blepharitis of the anterior margin of the eyelids: Staphylococci Seborrhoeic dermatitis

What is the initial management of blepharitis? _____

Hint: 2

Uveitis may present with conjunctival redness and _____, which is the accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a history of IBD that presents with a painful, red eye with tearing and decreased visual acuity? _____

Otitis externa is an infection of the _____ typically caused by bacteria (e.g. pseudomonas)

Hint: Anatomy

Pre-menopausal women with ER+ve breast cancer should be given which hormonal therapy? _____