Peptic Ulcer Disease
Chapter 144 Peptic Ulcer Disease Donna M. Glynn Definition and Epidemiology Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a pathologic, destructive, chronic disorder characterized by ulceration of the gastric and duodenal mucosa….
Nail Disorders
Chapter 59 Nail Disorders Kathryn D. Swartwout Herpetic Whitlow Definition and Epidemiology Herpetic whitlow is a self-limited viral infection of the area between the fascial planes of the distal finger,…
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Chapter 216 Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Francisco P. Quismorio Jr., Dorothy K. Johnson Definition and Epidemiology Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a treatable, chronic systemic inflammatory condition of unknown…
Diseases of the Salivary Gland
Chapter 96 Diseases of the Salivary Gland Lisa M. O’Neal Definition and Epidemiology The salivary glands include the paired parotid glands, the submandibular and sublingual glands, and numerous minor salivary…
Metabolic Syndrome
Chapter 212 Metabolic Syndrome Donna Jenell Pease Definition and Epidemiology Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that was first introduced by Reaven1 in 1988. It is characterized by insulin…
Evaluation of the Eyes
Chapter 70 Evaluation of the Eyes Daniel S. Churgin, James T. Banta A complete ophthalmic examination is vital not only for routine patient care but for the diagnosis of critical…
Intertrigo
Chapter 58 Intertrigo JoAnn D. Lepke Definition and Epidemiology Intertrigo is a superficial inflammatory skin disorder that occurs in the setting of persistent skin-to-skin contact, friction, moisture, warmth, and inadequate…
Abdominal Pain and Infections
Chapter 127 Abdominal Pain and Infections Terry Mahan Buttaro Definition and Epidemiology Abdominal pain is a common reason patients seek care in primary care offices, urgent care centers, and emergency…
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Chapter 55 Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Glen Blair Definition and Epidemiology Herpes zoster (shingles) is a dermatologic eruption caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that follows, sometimes by decades,…
