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{{CMG}} {{AE}} {{KD}} | {{CMG}} {{AE}} {{KD}} | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
* Papular eruptions | * [[Papule|Papular]] eruptions | ||
* Onchocercomata (subcutaneous | * Onchocercomata ([[subcutaneous]] [[nodule]]s) | ||
* Changes in the color of the [[skin]] that result in a | * Changes in the color of the [[skin]] that result in a leopard skin appearance | ||
* Thinning of the skin with loss of [[elastic tissue]] that gives the skin a | * Thinning of the skin with loss of [[elastic tissue]] that gives the skin a cigarette-paper appearance and can contribute to conditions such as hanging [[groin]]. | ||
===Eyes=== | ===Eyes=== | ||
* [[Punctate keratitis]] occurs, which clears up as the inflammation subsides | * [[Punctate keratitis]] occurs, which clears up as the [[inflammation]] subsides | ||
* Sclerosing keratitis can occur, making the affected area become opaque. | * Sclerosing [[keratitis]] can occur, making the affected area become opaque. | ||
* [[Retinitis]] | * [[Retinitis]] | ||
* Vitritis | * Vitritis | ||
* [[Uveitis]] | * [[Uveitis]] | ||
===Other=== | |||
* [[Lymphadenopathy]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Neglected diseases]] | [[Category:Neglected diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
Physical Examination
Skin
- Papular eruptions
- Onchocercomata (subcutaneous nodules)
- Changes in the color of the skin that result in a leopard skin appearance
- Thinning of the skin with loss of elastic tissue that gives the skin a cigarette-paper appearance and can contribute to conditions such as hanging groin.
Eyes
- Punctate keratitis occurs, which clears up as the inflammation subsides
- Sclerosing keratitis can occur, making the affected area become opaque.
- Retinitis
- Vitritis
- Uveitis