Shield ulcer: A very rare presentation
Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 Shield ulcer is a severe form of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Shield ulcer is an uncommon, incapacitating corneal manifestation that occurs in 3%–11% of patients suffering from VKC. Patients might present with intense itching, sensitivity to light,
Sujit Das
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A Case of Shield Ulcer Due to Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2021 Corneal shield ulcer is an uncommon but serious complication of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) that can threaten visual acuity. We present a 12-year-old case with a corneal shield ulcer on the superior part of the cornea in the right eye.
Dilek Özkaya +2 more
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A Review on Pressure Ulcer: Aetiology, Cost, Detection and Prevention Systems [PDF]
, 2014 Pressure ulcer (also known as pressure sore, bedsore, ischemia, decubitus ulcer) is a global challenge for today’s healthcare society. Found in several locations in the human body such as the sacrum, heel, back of the head, shoulder, knee caps, it occurs
Cole, Jonathan +3 more
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Shield ulcer following corneal collagen cross-linking
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports, 2022 A 10-year-old boy presented with right-eye (RE) hyperemia, tearing, photophobia, and diminution of vision. There was a history of right-eye corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) done 1 month back for keratoconus.
Richa Agarwal, Parul Jain
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The damaging shield: An incapacitating presentation of vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a recurrent, bilateral, seasonal disorder which mostly affects young males. Shield ulcer is an uncommon manifestation of severe form of VKC, seen in 3%–11% of VKC patients, which adversely affects vision.
Mamta Agrawal +2 more
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The Voice of people living with mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer) disease: a grounded theory to understand the illness experience and support needs of people living with mycobacterium ulcerans disease in a rural district of central Ghana. [PDF]
Mycobacterium Ulcerans (also known as Buruli Ulcer) is a rare skin disease which is prevalent in rural communities in the developing world mostly in Africa.
Effah, Alex
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Polyglycolic Acid Shield Prevents Repeated Delayed Bleeding After Endoscopic Stricturotomy for Anastomotic Stricture in Crohn's Disease: A Case Report. [PDF]
DEN OpenABSTRACT Endoscopic stricturotomy (ES) is a novel approach for treating benign strictures of the lower gastrointestinal tract. However, it is performed at a limited number of facilities, and strategies for preventing complications have not yet been established. We performed ES for ileo‐sigmoid anastomosis associated with Crohn's disease (CD).
Kikuchi H +9 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2020 Background Ocular allergy is a common disease, especially in the pediatric population, with unpleasant and long-term consequences, including corneal complications and decreased visual acuity.
Ricardo Alexandre Stock +3 more
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Grossly Asymmetrical Refractory Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Treated with Supratarsal Triamcinolone Injection and Bandage Contact Lens: A Case Series of Three Young Male Patients [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic conjunctival inflammatory condition predisposed to atopic disease. It usually starts before the age of ten years and affects individuals in warm climates. It generally resolves after puberty.
Pallavi Dhawan, Atul Dhawan
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Inter-rater reliability of the EPUAP pressure ulcer classification system using photographs [PDF]
, 2004 Background. Many classification systems for grading pressure ulcers are discussed in the literature. Correct identification and classification of a pressure ulcer is important for accurate reporting of the magnitude of the problem, and for timely ...
Tom Defloor +6 more
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