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What is the most common systemic association of scleritis?
What is the most common systemic association of scleritis?
- Wegener granulomatosis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Rheumatoid arthritis (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of scleritis?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of scleritis?
- Proptosis
- Choroidal folds
- Exudative retinal detachment
- Retinal vascular occlusion (correct)
Which treatment is typically used for non-necrotizing scleritis?
Which treatment is typically used for non-necrotizing scleritis?
- Periocular steroid injections
- Topical steroids
- Systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (correct)
- Systemic cytotoxic agents
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in uveal effusion syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in uveal effusion syndrome?
What is the typical B-scan ultrasound finding in active scleritis?
What is the typical B-scan ultrasound finding in active scleritis?
Which of the following is a common sign of scleritis?
Which of the following is a common sign of scleritis?
What is the primary function of the sclera?
What is the primary function of the sclera?
What is the most common vascular layer of the sclera that shows maximal congestion in scleritis?
What is the most common vascular layer of the sclera that shows maximal congestion in scleritis?
Which of the following is a common sign of episcleritis?
Which of the following is a common sign of episcleritis?
What is the approximate gender distribution of episcleritis?
What is the approximate gender distribution of episcleritis?
Which of the following is a key anatomical feature of the sclera?
Which of the following is a key anatomical feature of the sclera?
Which of the following is a key function of the sclera?
Which of the following is a key function of the sclera?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of nodular episcleritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of nodular episcleritis?
Which of the following is a common systemic association of scleritis?
Which of the following is a common systemic association of scleritis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of necrotizing anterior scleritis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of necrotizing anterior scleritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of diffuse anterior non-necrotizing scleritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of diffuse anterior non-necrotizing scleritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of nodular anterior non-necrotizing scleritis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of nodular anterior non-necrotizing scleritis?
Which of the following is typically used for the treatment of recurrent attacks of nodular episcleritis?
Which of the following is typically used for the treatment of recurrent attacks of nodular episcleritis?
