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Blepharitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Blepharitis (ICD-10-GM H01.0: eyelid rim inflammation) refers to inflammation of the eyelid (Latin palpebra, ancient Greek blepharon). It is a very common disease. The following forms can be distinguished: Blepharitis angularis – blepharitis of the eyelid angles (esp. lateral/lateral). Blepharitis ciliaris – blepharitis confined to individual hair follicles of eyelashes. Blepharitis follicularis – blepharitis with … Blepharitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Too Much Sodium (Hypernatremia)

Hypernatremia – colloquially called excess sodium – (synonyms: hypertonic dehydration; hypovolemic hypernatremia; salt edema; ICD-10-GM E87.0: hyperosmolality and hypernatremia) occurs when the concentration of serum sodium in an adult rises above a value of 145 mmol/l. Physiological serum osmolarity depends almost exclusively on sodium concentration. Thus, hypernatremia is accompanied by hyperosmolality (hyperosmolarity).Osmolality is the sum … Too Much Sodium (Hypernatremia)

Optomap Laser Scanner

The Optomap laser scanner is used in ophthalmology for diagnostic purposes. With this device, the retina can be visualized in great detail even through the narrow pupil. Indications (areas of application) Optic nerve damage Damage to the blood vessels supplying the retina, such as occurs with diabetes mellitus and hypertension (high blood pressure) Changes in … Optomap Laser Scanner

Pancreatic Insufficiency: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Cystic fibrosis (ZF) – genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance characterized by the production of secretions in various organs that need to be tamed. Liver, gallbladder and bile ducts – pancreas (pancreas) (K70-K77; K80-K87). Chronic pancreatitis – chronic inflammation of the pancreas. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Pancreatic carcinoma … Pancreatic Insufficiency: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Tongue Inflammation (Glossitis)

Glossitis (synonyms: Fede-Riga disease; gingivoglossitis; glossitis; glossitis chronica superficialis; glossitis interstitialis sclerosa; glossitis superficialis corticalis; glossodynia exfoliativa; Hunter glossitis; Hunter disease [glossitis]; Möller glossitis; Möller-Hunter glossitis; subglossitis; tongue inflammation; tongue papillitis; tongue ulceration; ICD-10-GM K14. 0: Glossitis) refers to an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the tongue. The following forms of glossitis are distinguished: … Tongue Inflammation (Glossitis)

Penile Cancer: Surgical Therapy

The diagnosis of penile cancer must be confirmed by biopsy (tissue removal) via wedge excision (surgical removal (excision) of a wedge-shaped section of tissue). Histologic (fine tissue) confirmation of the diagnosis is required to guide management if: There is doubt about the exact nature of the lesion (e.g., CIS, metastasis (daughter tumors), or melanoma) Treatment … Penile Cancer: Surgical Therapy

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history and physical examination – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count Fasting glucose, oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) if necessary. Vitamin B6, B12, folic acid Iron, ferritin, transferrin Zinc Epicutaneous test (synonyms: patch test, patch test) – in this test, a patch is … Burning Mouth Syndrome: Test and Diagnosis

Hypercholesterolemia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Hyperlipoproteinemias refer to diseases in which blood lipids are elevated in fasting blood tests. Blood lipids are always bound to so-called lipoproteins compounds of proteins and fats, because they are not soluble in the blood. Fasting in this context means that the blood sample was taken at least eight hours after the last meal. Hyperlipoproteinemias … Hypercholesterolemia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Inflammation of the Synovial Membrane (Synovitis): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Sepsis (blood poisoning) Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Joint capsular phlegmon – diffuse inflammation of the joint capsule caused mainly by streptococci. Hydrarthos (joint effusion) Panarthritis – complete … Inflammation of the Synovial Membrane (Synovitis): Complications

Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis (synonyms: pelvic MRI; MRI pelvis) – or also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) of the pelvis – refers to a radiological examination procedure in which a magnetic field is used to visualize the structures in the area of the pelvis with the pelvic organs. Magnetic resonance imaging … Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Hives (Urticaria): Classification

Classification of urticarial diseases. Forms Subforms Definition Spontaneous urticaria Acute spontaneous urticaria (asU) Spontaneous wheals and/or angioedema (vascular edema) <6 weeks Chronic spontaneous urticaria (csU). Spontaneous wheals and/or angioedema >6 weeks. Physical urticaria Cold contact urticaria Triggering factors may include cold objects, air, liquid, wind Delayed pressure urticaria Triggering factor is static pressure; wheals appear … Hives (Urticaria): Classification

Hives (Urticaria): Test and Diagnosis

Acute spontaneous urticaria with a duration of illness less than 6 weeks does not require laboratory diagnosis. In most cases, these conditions are nonallergic urticaria, which often occurs associated with infections. This usually resolves spontaneously within one to two weeks. In contrast, chronic spontaneous urticaria requires extended diagnostics. Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – … Hives (Urticaria): Test and Diagnosis