phlyctenular keratitis
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phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis — keratoconjunctivitis marked by the formation of a phlyctenule at the corneal limbus; it has been associated with malnutrition, tuberculosis, and staphylococcus sensitivity. Called also phlyctenular keratitis, phlyctenular ophthalmia, and strumous … Medical dictionary
phlyctenular pannus — pannus associated with phlyctenular keratitis, the vascularization running all the way around the periphery of the limbus and extending toward the center … Medical dictionary
keratitis — Inflammation of the cornea. SEE ALSO: keratopathy. [kerato + G. itis, inflammation] actinic k. a reaction of the cornea to ultraviolet light. deep punctate k. sharply defined opacities in a … Medical dictionary
marginal keratitis — phlyctenular keratitis in which the papules are arranged around the margin of the cornea; called also annular k … Medical dictionary
scrofulous keratitis — phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis … Medical dictionary
degeneration — 1. Deterioration; passing from a higher to a lower level or type. 2. A worsening of mental, physical, or moral qualities. 3. A retrogressive pathologic change in cells or tissues, in consequence of which their functions are often impaired or… … Medical dictionary
queratitis flictenular — Eng. Phlyctenular keratitis Queratitis caracterizada por la formación de flictenas de tamaño variable. Queratitis escrofulosa. Queratitis linfática … Diccionario de oftalmología
Allergic conjunctivitis — Allergic eye disease Classification and external resources Allergic conjunctivitis ICD 9 372.14 … Wikipedia
