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BLEFARITIS [4 records]

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Record 1 2012-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
DEF

A scaling or crusting of the eyelid margins commonly caused by a bacterial infection, usually staphylococcus or diplobacillus, but may be seborrheic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ojo
DEF

Blefaritis en la que se aprecian abundantes escamas adheridas a las pestañas y en el borde libre palpebral.

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Record 2 2010-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

Seborrheic blepharitis is associated with dandruff of the scalp and may be part of an overall skin disease (seborrhea) which also affects the chest, back, and behind the ears.

CONT

With seborrheic blepharitis, the glands of the eyelid produce an abnormal quantity and quality of teat film, which normally coats, protects, and lubricates the eye. Several factors including hormones, nutrition, general physical condition, and stress my contribute to the development of this condition.

OBS

Seborrheic blepharitis (nonulcerative) is usually associated with the presence of Pityrosporum ovale, although this organism has not been shown to be the etiologic factor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Inflammation chronique du bord libre des paupières [due à] une hypersécrétion lipidique des glandes de Zeis.

OBS

Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
DEF

Blefaritis con abundante contenido lipídico en el borde libre palpebral por alteración de las glándulas de Zeis y que se suele asociar a dermatitis seborreica.

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Record 3 2000-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
DEF

Inflammation of the eyelid margins producing numerous small ulcers which may be covered by crusts, generally caused by a staphylococcus infection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Inflammation du bord de la paupière caractérisée par la présence de petits ulcères.

OBS

Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
DEF

Blefaritis debida a un infección estafilocócica del folículo piloso, caracterizada por la presencia de costras purulentas que al desprenderse dejan pequeñas úlceras.

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Record 4 2000-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
DEF

A common chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin, usually bilateral and accompanied by crusts or scales, characteristically caused by a staphylococcus infection, although it may be due to various organisms or allergies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
CONT

Les blépharites ciliaires constituent les inflammations aiguës ou chroniques de la marge palpébrale, en rapport étroit avec l'état physique et psychique du sujet.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ojo
DEF

Blefaritis que también afecta a las glándulas sebáceas y los folículos pilosos del párpado.

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