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cdr_15

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on: Jun 27, 2018
________Membrane that lines the eyelids.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Allison is 64 years old and has a past medical history of hypothyroidism, for which she takes Synthroid, and atopic dermatitis, which she treats with a steroid cream. She has been complaining about haziness and blurred vision, so she was seen for a comprehensive eye exam. The ophthalmologist went over her past medical history and reviewed recent labs he had had her PCP send over. System issues such as hypothyroidsism and steroid medications can affect some eye diseases. After examining her eyes, Allison was diagnosed with a senile nuclear cataract of the left eye. The ophthalmologist discussed her treatment options, such as surgery. Allison scheduled surgery for a cataract extraction the following week.
 
  Dx: Senile cataract, left eye, hypothyroidism, atopic dermatitis
 
   First-listed diagnosis: ________
   Secondary diagnoses: ________
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Conjunctiva

Answer to Question 2

First-listed diagnosis: ________
Answer: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye  H25.12

Secondary diagnoses: ________
Answer: Hypothyroidism  E03.9, Atopic dermatitis  L20.9


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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