Objective 5g Proptosis Flashcards
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What is Proptosis (Exophthalmos)?
A
It is the protrusion of the eyeball.
2
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What is Proptosis caused by?
A
Commonly caused by Graves disease which causes edema and lumphoid inflitration of the orbital tissue.
3
Q
What are signs of Proptosis?
A
Eyelid retraction, eyelid lag, temporal flare of the upper lid and staring.
Eyelid erythema and conjunctivial hyperemia
4
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Symptoms of Proptosis
A
Prolonged expsure of larger than usual areas of the eyeball to air cause corneal drying and can lead to infection and ulceration
