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Episcleritis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the number one cause of episcleritis?

A

Idiopathic

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2
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Episcleritis frequently has a history of what?

A

Recurrences

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What are the typical systemic causes of episcleritis?

A 
RA
Ulcerative Colitis
Chron's 
Reactive arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
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What are other causes of episcleritis?

A 
Spirochetes (syphilis, Lyme)
Viruses (herpes zoster/simplex, mumps)
Metabolic diseases (gout)
Vasculitic diseases (Temporal arteritis, Wegner's, Behcet's)
Dermatological diseases (acne rosacea)
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What are the common symptoms of episcleritis?

A

Acute, unilateral red eye

Discomfort to mild pain

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What are the typical signs of episcleritis?

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Sectoral injection of episclera
Possible nodule (moveable)
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