common swellings Flashcards
what is myositis ossificans
abnormal calcification of muscle haematoma following trauma
reaction to a bruise
management of myositis ossificans
interven if symptoms demand
must wait until mature as risk of recurrence
how. does myositis ossificans present
initial osft swelling
hardness develops
how does it happen
during healing of a bruise in muscle calcium can deposit causing a hard bone like strucutre
what is a subaceous cyst
type of non cancerous lump that develops under the skin
how does a subaceous cyst form
when a subaceous gland becomes blocked
features of a subaceous cyst
slow growing
painless
may appear anywhere
mobile
fill with caseous material
do rheumatoid nodules respond well to methotrexate
no dont respond at all
what type of collagen in dupuytrens
type 2
what type of process is dupuytrens
avascular process involving free radicals
do you aspirate a bakers cysts
no
what is cellulitis
inflammaiton and infection of the soft tissues
where are bakers cysts
popliteal fossa
what is bursitis
inflammation of synovium lined sacs that protect bony prominences and joints
