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Does have some s/l atrophy related to his smokeless tobacco.

Posted By: Does this make sense? Thanks - nm on 2009-01-16
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Dictionary says snuff is a fine, smokeless tobacco. nm
Subject: Dictionary says snuff is a fine, smokeless tobacco. nm

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In case anyone needs this info, smokeless tob can lead to
Subject: In case anyone needs this info, smokeless tob can lead to


Is the doc trying to say tobacco?
Subject: Is the doc trying to say tobacco?

I have absolutely no clue. Sorry.
Probably chewing tobacco. (nm)
Subject: Probably chewing tobacco. (nm)

x
Dip is different from chewing tobacco. sm
Subject: Dip is different from chewing tobacco. sm

Chewing tobacco is stringy pieces, looks like pulled pork, comes in a bag. Dip is powder and comes in a can.
S/l *scole* tobacco use?
Subject: S/l *scole* tobacco use?


Chancix for tobacco cessation?
Subject: Chancix for tobacco cessation?

Provider spell Chancix.  Anyone heard of this?  Nothing in English came up on google.  ARG!!
Could it be the brand "Skoal" of tobacco?
Subject: Could it be the brand "Skoal" of tobacco?


Yes! Has tobacco dependence and the dose fits. Thanks.
Subject: Yes! Has tobacco dependence and the dose fits. Thanks.

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One of my aunts "dipped" snuff. (smokless tobacco). (nm)
Subject: One of my aunts "dipped" snuff. (smokless tobacco). (nm)

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shoo or ashoos alcohol and tobacco products?
Subject: shoo or ashoos alcohol and tobacco products?

....she is very religious and she s/l "ah-shoos" or "shoos" all alcohol and tobacco products. sounds like "shoes" you wear. Could this be shoos like shooing away? Thank you.
atrophy
Subject: atrophy


Most probably infraspinatus atrophy.
Subject: Most probably infraspinatus atrophy.

nm
infraspinatus atrophy? not sure, though.
Subject: infraspinatus atrophy? not sure, though.

x
involutional atrophy (sm)
Subject: involutional atrophy (sm)

I'm typing neuro exam:  Motor exam:  ...deconditioning and *involutional* atrophy of age.


When I *Googled* involutional atrophy, I got all these hits to member-protected medical websites; go figure... (just a little vent on the word board here).


Anyway, anyone familiar with this term? TIA.


Villous atrophy
Subject: Villous atrophy

I believe the doctor is saying true villous atrophy.  I'm not sure if the true part is right or if there's another word.  The doctor took biopsies of the duodenum and says they did find blunting and inflammation (if additional information is needed).  TIA. 
deltoid atrophy
Subject: deltoid atrophy

atrophy
Not muscular atrophy
Subject: Not muscular atrophy

I found the same thing myself. I did use the cephal atrophy, but I may be all wrong, maybe not. It is in the same sentence (a run-on btw), that is talking about possible neuropathy. Really just doesn't make sense to me.
disuse atrophy?
Subject: disuse atrophy?


hippocampal atrophy?
Subject: hippocampal atrophy?


skin atrophy and xerosis do go together. sm
Subject: skin atrophy and xerosis do go together. sm

Maybe saying something off the wall like xerosis pigmentosa? or xeroderma pigmentosum?


 


xeroderma


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A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by excessive dryness of the skin due to slight increase of the horny layer and diminished water content of the stratum corneum from decreased perspiration, wind, or low humidity; seen with aging, atopic dermatitis, vitamin A deficiency, etc.


Origin



[xero- + G. derma, skin]


xeroderma pigmentosum


s/l hyper-atrophy-air-kalemia
Subject: s/l hyper-atrophy-air-kalemia

Please help. I cannot reference this word.
onychatrophia (atrophy of the nails)
Subject: onychatrophia (atrophy of the nails)


I googled "involutional atrophy of age" and
Subject: I googled "involutional atrophy of age" and

found it. Sometimes if you use the entire phrase it brings up a lot more.
Can you hear tubulovillous atrophy? nm
Subject: Can you hear tubulovillous atrophy? nm

nm
It is "spinous cephal atrophy"
Subject: It is "spinous cephal atrophy"


multi system atrophy
Subject: multi system atrophy

or multiple system atrophy
There was atrophy on Margaret's mulveska
Subject: There was atrophy on Margaret's mulveska

s/l   there was atrophy on margarets mulveska ischemic change on the MRI and MRA


That's a possibility. It's garbled, but I hear what might be atrophy but don't know.
Subject: That's a possibility. It's garbled, but I hear what might be atrophy but don't know.


or atrophy and marked small vessel...
Subject: or atrophy and marked small vessel...


s/l: "The ___ dens space is present indicating atrophy" (sm)
Subject: s/l: "The ___ dens space is present indicating atrophy" (sm)

s/l  There is some ___ choroid dens space is present


blank sounds like supraventricular but not supratentorial. 


I don't know...static on line.  This is to rule out acoustic neuroma. 


Thank You!


atrophy and advanced small vessel ischemic change?
Subject: atrophy and advanced small vessel ischemic change?


MRI of the right knee. There is marked atrophy and s/l fen-a-rie placement of the quadriceps muscle
Subject: MRI of the right knee. There is marked atrophy and s/l fen-a-rie placement of the quadriceps muscle

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CT of brain: s/l ventricles ensarcopertina prominant consistent with age-appropriate atrophy...TIAnm
Subject: CT of brain: s/l ventricles ensarcopertina prominant consistent with age-appropriate atrophy...TIAnm

nm
Could it be "there is no spasm or tenderness or cervical spine atrophy (but doc is saying cervica
Subject: Could it be "there is no spasm or tenderness or cervical spine atrophy (but doc is saying cervical spine atrophies?)


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Aneurysm related
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AC-related therapy?
Subject: AC-related therapy?


This is probably specifically related to the
Subject: This is probably specifically related to the

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see above, probably not related to extremities nm
Subject: see above, probably not related to extremities nm

x
Help -- hip replacement related.
Subject: Help -- hip replacement related.

The difference in the modulus of elasticity between the metal and the bone can definitely lead to some  s/l furching and mild discomfort.  It has to do with a recent hip replacement.  Any ideas?  


If cardiac related, is probably
Subject: If cardiac related, is probably

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No, but I assume it is related to
Subject: No, but I assume it is related to

nm


oxygen related term
Subject: oxygen related term

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would not list anything related to hypotension in there
Subject: would not list anything related to hypotension in there

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Subject: Try looking up living-related ureterocystostomy

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Subject: related to lung exam - s/l ti-kip-ium

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Subject: "mittelschmerz" but not related to bowel. sm

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Don't think so. It is definitely related to headache. ANy other ideas? nm
Subject: Don't think so. It is definitely related to headache. ANy other ideas? nm


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Subject: Is that related to the air quality changes? Am I right in what I am hearing?