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…
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…
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,…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Chapter 135 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Michelle Freshman Definition and Epidemiology Gastroesophageal reflux refers to the retrograde movement of gastric contents from the stomach to the esophagus. This occurs in the…
Parkinson Disease
Chapter 200 Parkinson Disease Brenda L. Jordan Definition and Epidemiology Parkinson disease (PD) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease with an insidious onset of the cardinal features of asymmetric resting…
Anorectal Complaints
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,…
Traumatic Ocular Disorders
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…
Bell Palsy
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…
Neuropsychological Evaluation
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…
