Saturday, February 20, 2010

-Signs of Acute Dacryocystitis.

Signs of Acute Dacryocystitis
"Rate"
Marked Redness of skin over the sac.
Regurgitation test: -ve due to congestion of canaliculi.
Abscess formation with flactuation.
Tender swelling of lacrimal sac.
Marked Edema of skin over the sac.

Dr Ibrahim

Friday, February 19, 2010

-Protozoa causing Dermatologic lesions.


Protozoa causing Dermatologic lesions.
"late"


  • Leishmania donovani(Post Kala azar dermal leishmaniasis).
  • Leishmania brasiliense(Ulcer).
  • Leishmania donovani(oriental ulcer).
  • Acanthamoeba castellanii (Skin granuloma)
  • Trypanosoma cruzi(chagoma)
  • Trypanosoma brucei gambiense,rhodesiense(Chancre).
  • Entamoeba histolytica(Cutaneous ulcer in the right hypochondrium and perianal area.)


Dr Ibrahim

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

- Mesothelioma Treatment Options.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options.
Dr. Michael Milano, consulting oncologist, discusses the various treatment options available to an asbestos cancer patient..

Monday, February 8, 2010

- What are the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma?

What are the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma?
Mary Hesdorffer, MS, APRN, nurse practitioner with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation discusses the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

- Clinical Picture of Symblepharon.

Clinical Picture of Symblepharon
"Blade"
Bad cosmetic appearance.
Limitation of ocular motility and diplopia.
Ankyloblepharon.
Diminution of vision in cases of corneal affection.
Exposure Keratopathy and chronic conjuctivitis.


Dr Ibrahim