Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Onchocerciasis physical examination
Introduction
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Skin
- Papular eruptions
- Onchocercomata (subcutaneous nodules)
- Changes in the color of the skin that result in a leopard skin appearance
- Thinning of the skin with loss of elastic tissue that gives the skin a cigarette-paper appearance and can contribute to conditions such as hanging groin.
Eyes
- Punctate keratitis occurs, which clears up as the inflammation subsides
- Sclerosing keratitis can occur, making the affected area become opaque.
- Retinitis
- Vitritis
- Uveitis
Other
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]