Chapter 74 Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies Neda Nikpor, James T. Banta Definition and Epidemiology A corneal surface defect occurs when the corneal epithelium is interrupted. Direct…
Chapter 163 Genital Tract Cancers Patricia Polgar-Bailey Gynecologic malignant neoplasms are cancers of the female genital tract; they include cancers of the endometrium, ovary, fallopian tube, vulva, vagina, and cervix….
Chapter 162 Fertility Control Richard M. Prior Definition and Epidemiology In the United States, 99% of sexually active women have used contraception at some time in their lives. From 2006…
Chapter 160 Dyspareunia Marie Elena Botte Definition and Epidemiology Dyspareunia is defined as recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse. The condition is not unique to women; men…
Chapter 159 Dysmenorrhea Elke Jones Zschaebitz Definition and Epidemiology The term dysmenorrhea, from the Greek word meaning “difficult monthly flow,” refers to painful menstruation. Dysmenorrhea is classified as either a…
Chapter 158 Chronic Pelvic Pain Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a continuous or episodic, nonmenstrual pain of at least 6 months’ duration, which may be…
Chapter 157 Breast Disorders Elizabeth B. McCabe Evaluation of breast complaints and screening for breast cancer account for a significant number of primary care visits. The most frequent breast complaints…
Chapter 100 Peritonsillar Abscess Erin A. Lyden Definition and Epidemiology A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is an accumulation of pus within the peritonsillar tissues, between the tonsil and the pharyngeal constrictor…
Chapter 98 Oral Infections Erin A. Lyden, Lisa O’Neal Definition and Epidemiology The American Academy of Periodontology has emphasized the direct connection between oral health and general health; accordingly, it…
Chapter 105 Chronic Cough Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Cough is a common symptom in persons with a wide range of respiratory and nonrespiratory diseases, as well as individuals who…
