Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle (CPC) is a rare disorder diagnosed at birth or early childhood presenting with a painless, non-tender mass on the clavicle. Its etiology is unknown, caused by failure of fusion of the medial and lateral ossification centers of the clavicle. Left-sided CPC is rare and linked to other pathological abnormalities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Dry eye syndrome (DES), also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a common cause of patient's visits to the ophthalmologist. It is characterized by a defect in the tear film homeostasis, symptoms of ocular discomfort, and visual disturbance. Also, it increases the risk of ocular surface damage if complicated by tear film hyperosmolarity and ocular surface inflammation.
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