General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a history of IBD that presents with a painful, red eye with tearing and decreased visual acuity? _____

_____ blepharitis refers to inflammation of the posterior margin of the eyelids (meibomian gland dysfunction).

Otitis externa is an infection of the _____ typically caused by bacteria (e.g. pseudomonas)

Hint: Anatomy

Characteristic clinical signs of blepharitis are burning, itching, erythema, & crusting of the eyelids worse in the _____

Otitis externa is also known as _____

Mastitis commonly occurs in women who are _____

Women aged ≥30 should have an _____ referral for the breast if they have: An unexplained breast or axilla lump

Management of infective mastitis includes _____ and continued breastfeeding or expressing milk.

Women who have had a mastectomy for breast cancer should be offered _____

What is the mainstay management of breast cancer? _____

Hint: Type of management