Chapter 128 Anorectal Complaints Pamela Slaven-Lee Benign anorectal disorders of structure and/or function include defecatory disorders, fecal incontinence, anal fissure, pruritus ani, proctalgia syndromes, and anorectal abscess and fistula.1 However,…
Chapter 79 Traumatic Ocular Disorders Ryan C. Young, James T. Banta Definition Ocular trauma encompasses a number of physical injuries, both mechanical and chemical, sustained by the eye (globe) and…
Chapter 188 Neuropsychological Evaluation Laura A. Rabin Mr. B., a 62-year-old man, visits his primary care practitioner with concern about his memory and concentration abilities, disrupted sleep, and low energy…
Chapter 190 Bell Palsy Wanda J. Handel Definition and Epidemiology Defined as an acute, unilateral weakness or paralysis of the facial nerve with an onset of less than 72 hours…
Chapter 115 Sarcoidosis Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Sarcoidosis is a multisystem, inflammatory, granulomatous disease of unknown origin that commonly affects young and middle-aged adults. It involves the lungs and…
Chapter 184 Osteoarthritis Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative joint process. It involves degeneration of the articular (hyaline) cartilage layer on the ends of bones…
Chapter 78 Pinguecula and Pterygium Eric D. Hansen, James T. Banta Definition and Epidemiology Pinguecula and pterygium are two of the most common ocular surface abnormalities with which patients visit…
Chapter 108 Hemoptysis Natalie Nicole Carrier Definition and Epidemiology Hemoptysis refers to the expectoration of blood from the lung parenchyma or airways. It can range from a small amount of…
