Phlyctenule

Phlyctenule

A phlyctenule is medical term for a small whitish bump or blister found on eye. It is to one or more discreet spots on the eye, has visible small blood vessels. It is a collection of white blood cells (primarily polymorphonuclear leukocytes and lymphocytes) in response to staphylococcus or other bacteria. In underdeveloped regions Tuberculosis is the most common cause.

The condition may improve with proper hygiene. Medical treatment may consist of the use of artificial tears eye drops, vasoconstrictors (such as Tetrahydrozoline), or corticosteroid eyedrops.

ee also

*Blepharitis
*Conjunctivitis
*Corneal ulcer


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  • phlyctenule — SYN: phlyctenula. * * * phlyc·te·nule flik ten (.)yü(ə)l, flik tə .n(y)ü(ə)l n a small vesicle or pustule esp one on the conjunctiva or cornea of the eye * * * phlyc·ten·ule (flikґtən ūl) [L. phlyctaenula; Gr. phlyktaina blister] a… …   Medical dictionary

  • phlyctenule — phlyc·ten·ule …   English syllables

  • phlyctenule — nˌyül noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin phlyctenula : a small vesicle or pustule; especially : one on the conjunctiva or cornea of the eye …   Useful english dictionary

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