Lichen Simplex Chronicus Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is neurodermatitis condition. The below are the characteristic features of Lichen Simplex Chronicus Localized areas of thickened, hyperplastic scaly skin caused by prolonged and severe scratching in patients with no underlying dermatologic condition. Synonyms LCS Neurodermatitis from rubbing Circumscribed neurodermatitis How common is Lichen Simplex Chronicus? This condition …
Levator Ani Syndrome Rectal and/or pelvic pain due to chronically contracted pelvic muscles, often described as a dull ache or pressure high in the rectum, typically worse when sitting Synonyms Levator spasm Puborectalis syndrome Chronic proctalgia Pelvic tension myalgia Levator syndrome Proctodynia Incidence Unknown Prevalence 6.6% by survey Predominant Sex and Age Predominantly female, middle …
3 Interesting Facts of Lateral Collateral Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Injury The lateral collateral ligament (LCL), or fibular collateral ligament (FCL), is the primary stabilizer against varus stress on the knee. •The LCL originates on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and inserts on the fibular head. •The posterolateral corner is composed of several ligaments …
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Junctional Rhythm Junctional rhythm is an abnormal cardiac rhythm originating in the His bundle or atrioventricular (AV) node. This diagnosis includes three distinct entities based on rate: 1.A junctional escape rhythm has a rate of 40 to 60 bpm. 2.Accelerated junctional rhythm has a rate of 60 to 100 bpm. 3.Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) has …
Granulomatous Arthritis The prototype of granulomatous arthritis is tuberculous arthritis. Atypical mycobacteria, sarcoidosis, and sporotrichosis can cause granulomatous involvement of the synovium, but these entities are much less common. Synonyms Tuberculous arthritis Pott disease Prevalence (In U.S.) Unknown Predominant Sex Male = female Predominant Age Rare in childhood Peak Incidence No seasonal predilection Physical Findings …
Glenohumeral Dislocation Glenohumeral dislocation occurs when the humeral head exceeds its physiologic limitations, causing it to translate beyond its position in the glenoid rim. It often requires some form of reduction to relocate the humeral head. Lesser events that are self-limited are termed subluxation or subjective instability. During these events the humeral head translates too, but not past …
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause 6 Interesting Facts of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is a collection of signs and symptoms associated with postmenopausal-reduced estrogen and other sex steroids that lead to changes in the labia, clitoris, vestibule/introitus, vagina, urethra, and bladder Primary symptoms include, but are not limited to: Urinary: urgency, dysuria, …