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AED - Allergy - Week 3 Flashcards

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Is type I inflammation immediate or delayed? What about type IV?

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Type I is immediate
Type IV is delayed

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What are the main causes of type I inflammation in the eyes (3)? Are drugs a common cause?

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Usually pollen, dust mites, and SCLs
Very rarely caused by drugs

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What typically forms with type I inflammation in the eye?

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Papillae

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What typically forms with type IV inflammation in the eye (3)?

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Follicles, papillae, phlyctenules

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What are the main causes of type IV inflammation in the eye (4)?

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Cosmetics
Drugs
Biological foreign bodies
Autoantigens

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What are the main causes of non-immune mediated inflammation in the eye (2)?

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Drugs
Chemicals

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What typically forms with non-immune mediated inflammation in the eye (3)?

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Papillae

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List the four kinds of allergic conjunctivitis.

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Seasonal/perennial conjunctivitis (hayfever)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Giant papillary conjunctivitis

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What is seasonal conjunctivitis often associated with?

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Allergic rhinitis

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How long do symptoms persist if an individual is allergic to perennial allergen?

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All year

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What type of imflammation is seasonal conjunctivitis?

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Purely type I

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What percentage of the population is affected by seasonal conunctivitis?

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5-20%

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13
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Is seasonal conjunctivitis uni- or bilateral?

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Bilateral

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14
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Define chemosis.

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Conjunctival oedema

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List 5 signs of conjunctivitis.

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Conjunctival papillae
Hyperaemia
Chemosis
Possible lid oedema
Serous and mucous discharge

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Is the cornea affected in seasonal conjunctivitis?

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No

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17
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List 3 symptoms of seasonal conjunctivitis. Which of these is the hallmark?

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Itchy eyes - hallmark
Watery eyes
Associated sneezing

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List three differential diagnoses for seasonal conjunctivitis.

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Other allergic conjunctivitis
Dry eye related surface disease
Other mechanism of conjunctivitis

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What four things must be done to assess a suspected seasonal conjunctivitis?

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History
Slit lamp
Fluorescein
Lid eversion

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List 5 treatment options for seasonal conjunctivitis.

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Allergic avoidance
Topical antihistamine
Oral antihistamine
Cold compresses
Topical steroids

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21
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What can chronic use of topical vasoconstrictors result in (2)?

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Follicular reactions
Contact dermatitis

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What is the likely cellular cause if mast cell stabilisers do not work with seasonal conjunctivitis? What action should be taken and how long?

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Eosinophilic activity
Use steroids concurrently with mast cell stabiliser/antihistamine for 2 weeks.

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23
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List 8 symptoms of vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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Intense burning/itching
Watery eyes
Photophobia
Foreign body sensation
Puffy lids
Mucoid discharge
Blurred vision
Eye rubbing

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What is vernal keratoconjunctivitis also known as and why?

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Spring catarrh, symptoms may become worse in spring and early summer

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What type of inflammation is vernal keratoconjunctivitis? Does it account for all its mechanisms?

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Part of the mechanism os type I hypersensitivity

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26
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Is vernal keratoconjunctivitis common?

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Uncommon

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Is keratoconjunctivitis uni- or bilateral? Which gender does it affect more?

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Bilateral, males>females

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Between what ages does vernal keratoconjunctivitis most commonly manifest? What usually happens and what can it develop into? Is this common or rare?

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Between 5 and 25 years, usually runs its course by early adulthood
Ocassionally develops into AKC

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29
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Define atopy.

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Individuals with other allergies

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30
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What do most individuals with vernal keratoconjunctivitis have?

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Atopy or family history of atopy

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Which conjunctival region is most commonly affected by vernal keratoconjunctivitis? What else may it affect andin which race is this more common in? Can these two forms coexist?

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Usually affects the superior tarsal conjunctiva
May also affect the limal area, more common in African descent
Limbal and tarsal forms can coexist

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32
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List 5 signs of vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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Conjunctival hymeraemia
Chemosis
Large palpebral papillae (up to 5mm)
Stringy mucous discharge (may sit between papillae)
Ptosis

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33
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List 4 corneal changes that can occur with vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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Superficial punctate keratitis
Shield ulcers
Subepithelial scarring
Eosinophilic plaques

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What happens to the limbus with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (4)? What cells is responsible for one of these?

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Limbitis with limbal papillae and Horner-Trantas’ dots (eosinophils)
Pseudogerontoxon

35
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How does a pseudogerontoxon appear?

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Whitish band around the peripheral cornea in an area of previously inflammed limbus. Also called cupid’s bow.

36
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List two differential diagnoses for vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Giant papillary conjunctivitis

37
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List the four components to assessing vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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History
Slit lamp
Fluorescein
Lid eversion

38
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Describe the pathophysiology of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (2).

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Th2 lymphocytes mediate hypoproduction of IgE via II4.
They also mediate differentiation and activation of mast cells and eosinophils.

39
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Explain why venral keratoconjunctivitis may improve with the onset of puberty.

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Overexpression of oestrogen and progesterone receptors in the conjunctiva

40
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Hypersensitivity to what 3 things may have a role in vernal keratoconjunctivitis?

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Wind
Dust
Sunlight (UV)

41
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Is there a genetic component to vernal keratoconjunctivitis? Explain.

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Probable
Reduced levels of tear film histamine has been found

42
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List 5 treatment options for vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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Allergen avoidance
Topical mast cell inhibitors
Corticosteroids
Topical NSAIDs
Topical cyclosporin

43
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How can shield ulcer resolution be improved in vernal keratoconjunctivitis?

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Referral for superficial keratectomy

44
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How often should vernal keratoconjunctivitis be followed up (3)?

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Every 1-3 days with shield ulcers
Every few weeks during exacerbations
Less frequently between exacerbations

45
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Describe why shield ulcers form.

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When superficial punctate keratitis-associated vernal keratoconjunctivitis leads to a break in the corneal epithelium

46
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Describe the mechanical hypothesis for shield ulcer formation in vernal keratoconjunctivitis.

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Giant papillae on the upper tarsal conjunctiva are responsible for corneal abrasion

47
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Describe the toxin hypothesis for shield ulcer formation in vernal keratoconjunctivitis. What does this additionally explain?

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Eosinophil granules found in the inflammatory debris covering the ulcers is cytotoxic and inhibits would healing. Explains ulcer re-epithelialisation after inflammatory debris is removed.

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List 7 symptoms of atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

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The same as for vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Intense itching/burning
Watery eyes
Photophobia
Foreign body sensation
Puffy lids
Mucoid discharge
Blurred vision

49
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When is the typical onset of atopic keratoconjunctivitis?
Is it common?

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Early adulthood
Uncommon

50
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Is atopic keratoconjunctivitis uni- or bilateral? Which gender does it affect more?

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Bilateral, males = females

51
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What are individuals with atopic keratoconjunctivitis more prone to (2)?

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Staph. blepharitis and HSV

52
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What three conditions is there an increased incidence of with atopic keratoconjunctivitis? Give a reason, if possible.

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Keratoconus and retinal detachment - possibly due to eye rubbing
Also higher incidence of anterior subcapsular cataract

53
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What type of inflammation is atopic keratoconjunctivitis?

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Part of mechanism is type I hypersensitivity

54
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List 7 signs of atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

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Atopic dermatitis
Stringy mucous discharge
Thickened eyelids, crusty
Ptosis
Papillary hypertrophy
Fibrosis/scarring
Limbal cysts or papillae

55
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List 3 changes to the cornea with atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

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SPK
Shield ulcers
Horner-Trantas’ dots

56
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List two differentia diagnoses for atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
GPC

57
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List 9 components to assessing atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

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History
Slit lamp
Fluorescein
Lid eversion
Lid margins
Lens
Corneal topography
DFE
Skin - referral to an allergist via a GP

58
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List 5 treatment options for atopic keratoconjunctivitis.

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Allergen avoidance
Topical antihistamines/MCS/NSAIDs
Corticosteroids
Topical cyclosporin
Avoid rubbing eyes

59
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What treatment should be avoided with atopic keratoconjunctivitis? Explain why.

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Long term topical steroids due to possible glaucoma, cataracts and increased susceptibility to infection

60
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Distinguish veral and atopic keratoconjunctivitis via the following characteristics:
Age of onset
Sex
Seasonal variation
Discharge
Conjunctival scarring
Eosinophils in conjunctival scraping

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Age of onset - atopic occurs much earlier (first decade) than vernal (second/third decade)
Sex - vernal affects males more than females, atopic is equal
Seasonal variation - vernal occurs in spring months typically, atopic is perennial
Discharge - vernal is thick mucoid, atopic is watery/clear
Scarring - vernal is moderate incidence of scarring, atopic has higher indicence of scarring
Eosinophils - vernal is mmore likely to have eosinophils presnt in scrapings

61
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Is the presence of Horner-Trantas’ dots common or rare with atopic keratoconjunctivitis?

62
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Does corneal neovascularisation occur with vernal keratoconjunctivitis? What about atopic?

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Vernal - not present unless secondary to infectious keratitis
Atopic - deep neovascularisation tends to develop

63
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List 6 symptoms of giant papillary conjunctivitis.

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Redness
Burning
Itch
Foreign body sensation
In CL wearers, increased lens aareness and exacerbated symptoms

64
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What is giant papillary conjunctivitis associated with (5)?

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Allergy to contact lens, CL deposits, solution preservatives, ocular prostheses, protruding sutures

65
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Describe the four gradings for giant papillary conjunctivitis.

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1 - slight conjunctival redness with fine papillae and no symptoms
2 - mild injection, 0.3-0.5mm papillae and mild symptoms
3 - moderate injection, +0.5mm papillae with increased contact lens awareness
4 - severe injection, +0.75mm papillae with lens intolerance

66
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List three differential diagnoses for giant papillary conjunctivitis.

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, limbic keratoconjunctivitis, and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis

67
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List the 5 components for assessing giant papillary conjunctivitis.

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History
Slit lamp
Fluorescein
Lid eversion
Inspection of CLs/prosthesis

68
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List 5 treatment options for giant papillary conjunctivitis.

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Mast cell stabilisers
Topical steroids
Advise on CL wear
Fit new CLs
Removal of sutures

69
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List two examples of autoimmune conjunctivitis.

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Cicatricial pemphigoid
Stevens-Johnson syndrome

70
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Is cicatricial pemphigoid common or rare?

71
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What is cicatricial pemphigoid characterised by?

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Recurrent sub-epithelial blister of the skin and mucous membranes with a tendency to form scar tissue

72
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What age population does cicatricial pemphigoid affect? What gender?

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Affects the elderly, females > males

73
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List four clinical signs of cicatricial pemphigoid.

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Conjunctival hyperaemia
Sub-conjunctival blisters, ulceration, and scarring
Chronic sub-epithelial conjunctival scarring and shrinkage
Entropion

74
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List three symptoms of cicatricial pemphigoid.

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Burning
Watery eyes
All features of surface exposure disease

75
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List 4 complications of cicatricial pemphigoid and why they occur.

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Dry eye - lacrimal gland scarring and goblet cell desctruction
Symblepharon - adhesions between palpebral and bulbar conj.
Ankyloblepharon - adhesions at the outer canthus between upper and lower lids
Keratopahy - exposure, reduced tears, and lagophthalmos

76
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How is cicatricial pemphigoid managed?

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Referral to ophthalmological and immunological specialists

77
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What is Stevens-Johnson syndrom characterised by?

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An acute inflammation affecting both skin and mucous membranes

78
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Which gender and age population does Stevens-Johnson syndrome affect more?

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Healthy young individuals, male > female

79
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What is the most important cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

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Often a hypersensitivity reaction to systemic or topical drugs

80
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In what percentage of Stevens-Johnson syndrome cases is the cause found?

81
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List 6 symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

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Fever
Malaise
Sore throat
Cough (up to 14 days)
Headache
Skin lesions developing every 2-3 weeks for 1-2 months

82
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What is an ocular feature of acute phase Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

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Papillary conjunctivitis

83
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What is the treatment option for Stevens-Johnson syndrome (2)?

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Elimination of the causative agent
Refer - hospitalisation is often needed

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