Congenital Abnormalities, Degenerations And Lumps And Bumps

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subconjunctival hemorrhage s/s

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subconjunctival blood from breaking of small capillaries

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etiology of subconjunctival hemorrages

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caused by numerous factors including hypertension, bleeding disorders, valsalva maneuvers, trauma, aspirin overuse, some forms of conjunctivitis, or idiopathic

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what does it look like

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it is similar to a bruise under the skin. It may involve the entire globe

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treatment for subconjunctival hemorrhage

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none is usually necessary. May use alternating hot and cold packs (use cold for first 24 hrs, hot thereafter) usually will self resolve within two weeks changing colors dramatically during resolution

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if subconjunctival is recurrent what should you do

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do a full medical evaluation

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capillary hemangioma s/s

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raised broad-based conjunctival vascular mass it is benign.

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where is the capillar hemangioma usually located

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seen in the inner canthus or fornix

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when does capillary hemangioma usually appear

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usually it is congenital or first appear in the young years and may enlarge with age

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treatment for capillary hemangioma

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the only concern is cosmetics. may be excised or cauterized if treatment is desired

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Kaposi's Sarcoma s/s

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bright red or purple masses and hemorrhages

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etiology of kaposi's sarcoma

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tumor of endothelial origin. associated with AIDs. Probable herpes virus association

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what happens to kaposi's sarcoma in later phase of AIDs

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if mucus membranes are involved in this tumor (conjunctiva) usually this implies a later manifestation of AIDs

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treatment for kaposi's sarcoma

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radiation

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lymphoid tumors s/s

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light pink to salmon-colored lesions. May appear in bulbar conjunctiva

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are lymphoid tumors benign or malignant

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they may be benign (benign reactive lymphoid hyperplasia) or malignant (lymphoma)

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treatment of lymphoid tumors

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must excise all suspected lymphoid tumors and biopsy to determine if benign or malignant (clinically indistinguishable)