Parotitis

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Chapter 99 Parotitis Lisa O’Neal Definition and Epidemiology The parotid gland is the largest of the three major salivary glands in the body. An inflammatory reaction of the parotid gland…

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Purpura

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Chapter 63 Purpura Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Purpura is a hemorrhaging into the skin. The size of the bleeding vessel determines the size of the lesion, which in turn…

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Acne Vulgaris

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Chapter 42 Acne Vulgaris Theresa A. Bedford Definition and Epidemiology Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatologic disorder in the United States. Although first observed in the pediatric age group,…

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Dental Abscess

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Chapter 95 Dental Abscess Erin A. Lyden Definition and Epidemiology The term dental abscess is used to describe any abscess found in the tissues around the tooth. The most common…

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Tumors and Polyps of the Nose

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Chapter 94 Tumors and Polyps of the Nose Emily Karwacki Sheff, Jason Lucey, Patricia A. Reidy, Catherine M. Franklinh, Daniel E. Kane, Kerry A. Decker, Margaret Ann Mahoney, Patrice K….

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Smell and Taste Disturbances

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Chapter 93 Smell and Taste Disturbances Margaret Mahoney, Catherine M. Franklin, Patricia A. Reidy, Emily Kawacki Sheff, Daniel E. Kane, Elissa Ladd, Patrice K. Nicholas, Jason R. Lucey Definition and…

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Psoriasis

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Chapter 62 Psoriasis Richard M. Prior Definition and Epidemiology Psoriasis is an inflammatory papulosquamous eruption characterized by well-circumscribed erythematous macular and papular lesions with loosely adherent silvery white scale. It…

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Rhinitis

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Chapter 91 Rhinitis Alexandra Wilder Allergic Rhinitis Definition and Epidemiology Allergic rhinitis is a condition characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal and pharyngeal itching in relation to an allergen exposure….

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Principles of Dermatologic Therapy

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Chapter 40 Principles of Dermatologic Therapy Kathryn K. Ellis, Kathryn R. Colcher Definition and Epidemiology The critical first step in treating any dermatologic condition is accurate diagnosis. Other important components…

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Epistaxis

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Chapter 89 Epistaxis Patricia A. Reidy, Emily Karwacki Sheff, Catherine M. Franklin, Daniel E. Kane, Elissa Ladd, Margaret Ann Mahoney, Patrice K. Nicholas Definition and Epidemiology Epistaxis (nosebleed) is a…

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