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6505955

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1985-1-3
pubmed:abstractText
The nonspecific orbital inflammatory syndromes are a peculiar group of inflammations that may occur in acute or subacute forms and can become chronic. They may be diffuse or primarily localized to a specific tissue of the orbit. The nonspecific inflammations that are targeted toward specific tissues are myositis, dacryoadenitis, perineuritis, and periscleritis. Each of these syndromes has definite signs, symptoms, ultrasonic and radiologic findings. Therefore, this group of nonspecific inflammations should be more clearly classified for purposes of better understanding and better management. All of these inflammatory syndromes in the acute form respond well to high doses of oral corticosteroids tapered gradually over a period of months, but may be reoccurrent or become chronic. The subacute form responds less well. Occasionally, patients require radiation to stop the inflammation in the subacute or chronic state, but these patients are often left with a functional deficit. The cause, although presumed to be an immune disorder involving the orbital tissues, remains unknown.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0039-6257
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
29
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
93-103
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
The nonspecific orbital inflammatory syndromes.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports