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EYELID PTOSIS [3 records]

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Record 1 2024-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A rare condition characterized by miosis(constriction of the pupil), ptosis(drooping of the upper eyelid), and anhidrosis(absence of sweating of the face).

CONT

[Horner’s syndrome] is caused by damage to the sympathetic nerves of the face. The underlying causes of Horner’s syndrome vary greatly and may include a tumor, stroke, injury, or underlying disease affecting the areas surrounding the sympathetic nerves. In rare cases, Horner’s syndrome is congenital (present from birth) and may be associated with a lack of pigmentation of the iris (colored part of the eye).

OBS

G90.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Association de myosis, de rétrécissement de la fente palpébrale et d'énophtalmie avec, presque toujours, élévation de la température de la joue, rougeur et sudation d'un seul côté (par la suite, pâleur relative et diminution de la sudation).

OBS

Ce syndrome, dû à la paralysie du sympathique cervical du même côté, se rencontre également dans certaines lésions des hémisphères cérébraux et du bulbe (tronc cérébral).

OBS

G90.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Visual Disorders
Universal entry(ies)
H02.4
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[A] drooping of the upper eyelid below its normal position.

OBS

H02.4: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

Key term(s)
  • ptosis of eyelid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Troubles de la vision
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H02.4
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Abaissement de la paupière supérieure [...]

OBS

H02.4 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Trastornos de la visión
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H02.4
classification system code, see observation
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Record 3 2017-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Eye Surgery
CONT

Oculoplastic surgery is specialised plastic surgery around the eyelids and face. It is also called oculo-facial surgery as the eyelids are continuous with the forehead, cheeks and deals with the related tear system(lacrimal) and orbits(deeper structures surrounding the eyeball). Surgery is primarily for abnormalities of the eyelids and their surrounding tissues, including their position and contour, in order to maintain, restore or improve function and appearance. This includes eyelid cysts and tumours, malpositions such as drooping eyelids(ptosis), staring eyes in thyroid eye disease, watering eyes and artificial(prosthetic) eyes.

Key term(s)
  • oculo-plastic surgery
  • oculo-facial plastic surgery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie de l'œil
DEF

Chirurgie plastique, réparatrice et esthétique de l'œil et de ses annexes.

CONT

[La chirurgie oculoplastique comprend] la chirurgie des ptosis, les réparations des paupières, la désobstruction des conduits lacrymaux, la réparation des fractures orbitaires, la chirurgie de cavités anophtalmes, l'exérèse des tumeurs oculaires, palpébrales et orbitaires, et [les] procédures de rajeunissement facial (blépharoplasties, liftings temporo-frontaux et orbitomalaires, toxines botulique, acide hyaluronique).

Spanish

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