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HEENT
Patho Final
12
Pathology
Post-Graduate
10/28/2012

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Term
Glaucoma
Definition
vision loss occurs peripherally (tunnel vision)
can still read
blockage of aqueous humor flow
Term
Macular degeneration
Definition
leading cause of blindness in elderly
loss of central vision
cannot read
Term
Conjunctivitis
Definition
caused by: viruses, bacteria, chemicals, allergies
Term
Corneal abrasions
Definition
most common cause of foreign body sensation
Term
Retinal detachment
Definition
most common cause is spontaneous
Term
Retinal hemorrhage
Definition
trauma, **WEIGHT LIFTING
Term
Orbital fracture
Definition
blowout fx of the floor
triad of symptoms:
diplopia
enophthalmos
cheek numbness
Term
Acute sinusitis
Definition
four symptoms:
purulent nasal discharge
unilateral facial pain
maxillary sinus tenderness
symptom worsening after initial improvement
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Epistaxis
Definition
nose bleed
posterior bleeds are dangerous
Term
Meniere's disease
Definition
vertigo
hearing loss
tenatus (ringing)
- inner ear problem
Term
Auricular hematoma
Definition
WEAR HEADGEAR
Term
Tympanic membrane injury
Definition
due to blunt or penetrating trauma or barotrauma
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