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What are the sclerotic iris and pupil?
A sclerotic iris and pupil usually refer to an abnormal hardening or stiffness of the iris and pupil, which can be caused by certain medical conditions such as diabetes or aging. This can lead to difficulty in dilating or constricting the pupil properly in response to changes in light. It may also affect the overall function of the eye. It is important to consult with an eye care professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What is a lucent lesion of the bone And what is a sclerotic lesion of the bone?
A lucent lesion of the bone and a sclerotic lesion of the bone are both kinds of tumors found in the human body. Lucent lesions are caused by rapid bone injuries, while sclerotic lesions are when the bones start to grow a kind of wall to seclude a damaged area.
What is sclerotic sacral lesion?
Sclerosis when describing bone is defined as a pathologic thickening of the bone. Usually one area of bone will show this increased thickening. Sclerotic lesions are often seen in long bones, but can be seen in most, if not all, bones of the body. The sclerosis is caused by increased calcium deposits forming in a small area of he bone. These sclerotic lesions are best seen on imaging studies that pick up calcium like x-rays and CAT scans. The diagnosis can mean cancer and other words used are descriptive of where these were found: humerus, tibia, sacrum, etc.
Your husband has psoriatic arthritis after an x-ray of his sacroiliac joint he has been told there are slight sclerotic changes bilaterally what does this mean?
Both sides of the joint has scarring (Sclerotic) from the chronic and constant rubbing that goes on inside the sacroiliac joint. Scar tissue is the end result. Scarring in itself is not a cause for alarm since its the body's way of countering the damage of arthritic motions.
What are sclerotic foci of the ribs?
These sclerotic foci are the result of the bone trying to amount a defense against something. If the disorder the bone is reacting to is rapidly progressive, there may only be time for retreat (defensive). It will show as "holes" or "punched out" areas.If the process is slower growing, then the bone may have time to mount an offense and try to form a sclerotic area (enlarged) around the offender.To figure out which or what is causing the defensive action, things have to be ruled out. These are the things:VINDICATE (a mnemonic)VascularInfectionDrugs (legal) like a lack of of vitamin DInflammatory/Idiopathic (unknown)CongenitalAutoimmuneTrauma (fracture)Endocrine/MetabolicThis your doctor (s) job.
What is sclerotic densit?
sclerotic density
What is the medical term pertaining to being hard?
sclerotic
What did you notice about the cornea and the sclerotic white of the eye Why do you think it is important that they are like this?
the cornea and the sclerotic white is black
What is a T12 oval sclerotic lesion?
An area of bone tissue that appears abnormal/ unhealthy located on the 12th Thoracic vertebrae and is losing it function/ scarring.
What is a sclerotic lesion L5?
A sclerotic lesion is slow growth, regeneration of the bone. L3 is the 3rd spinal vertebrae. If there is a sclerotic lesion with in l3. It simply means there is a condition, or bone defense located with in L3 .
What is another name for the sclera?
Also called sclerotic, sclerotic coat.The sclera is also known, colloquially, as the "whites" of your eyes."white of the eye"
What is the function of the protein coat of the virus?
el croupanoshki
What is the function of the seed coat an the cotyledons?
To protect the seed.
What are the sclerotic iris and pupil?
A sclerotic iris and pupil usually refer to an abnormal hardening or stiffness of the iris and pupil, which can be caused by certain medical conditions such as diabetes or aging. This can lead to difficulty in dilating or constricting the pupil properly in response to changes in light. It may also affect the overall function of the eye. It is important to consult with an eye care professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What keeps an owl's eyes from moving?
The eyes of the owl are fixed by sclerotic rings ( Sclerotic rings are rings of bone ) which stops the owls eyes from moving.
The original function of a coat of arms was to?
Identify royalty and or worriors
What is a sclerotic vein?
The term means "hardening" of the veins.
