A 65-year-old man with a history of systemic immunologic dis…
A 65-year-old man with a history of systemic immunologic disease presents with complaints of unilateral deep, boring eye pain. On examination, you note ciliary injection, tearing, variable visual acuity, and photophobia. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
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A 56-year-old man who has a history of chronic smoking and alcohol use presents with a chalky white, thick, raised patch with well-defined borders on the lateral edges of his tongue. The lesion is firmly attached and does not scrape off. This patient’s presentation is most consistent with:
Read DetailsA 30-year-old contact lens wearer presents to your clinic wi…
A 30-year-old contact lens wearer presents to your clinic with complaints of severe eye pain, sensitivity to light, and discharge from one eye. On examination, the cornea appears cloudy, and the visual acuity is decreased. What should be the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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A 45-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of discomfort in his mouth. On examination, you note that he has a ‘hairy tongue’, characterized by elongated papillae on the tongue and increased hyperkeratinization. Which of the following conditions does this presentation most likely suggest?
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