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J Luchs

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PubMed2001

Ocular allergies.

Ocular allergic disease affects not only the conjunctivae but also surrounding structures including the eyelids. Allergic diseases of the eyelid include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and urticaria/angioedema. They must be differentiated from nonallergic eyelid diseases. Allergic diseases of the conjunctivae comprise a spectrum of disorders from common, non-sight-threatening conditions such as seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, perennial allergic conjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis to less common and potentially sight-threatening diseases such as vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic keratoconjunctivitis. Each of these conditions is mediated primarily by type I hypersensitivity reactions. The clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions are reviewed in this article.

Angioedema↗
PubMed1995

Aspects of coracoacromial ligament anatomy of interest to the arthroscopic surgeon.

Examination was performed on 100 cadaveric specimens to demonstrate the anatomy of the coracoacromial (C-A) ligament. In a substantial number (34 specimens), the bipartite nature of the ligament and the breadth of its insertions were considerably more pronounced than usually perceived through the arthroscope. Supplementing the cadaveric material, 300 dry bone scapulae were examined from museum specimens of older persons. These demonstrated various degrees of transformation of the C-A ligament into bone (enthesopathy) at its acromial insertion. Variations in the patterns of these enthesopathic transformations corresponded to variations in the patterns seen in the cadaveric material. This variability is of practical importance in a variety of operative procedures. Additionally, the relationship between the acromial insertion of the C-A ligament and the overlying deltoid muscle was examined. An understanding of this relationship is crucial in avoiding complications when operating in this area.

Acromion↗