Jun 21, 2013 15:15
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Spanish term

escalones óseos

Spanish to English Medical Medical (general)
From a medical report from Spain on the examination of a patient suffering from oedema:

"A la exploración, hematoma bipalpebral derecho, imposible exploración ocular (sedado, muy edematoso), nos e puede valorar diplopia, limitaciones en la MOE ni la existencia de ***escalones óseos*** debido al edema"

Any suggestions for the meaning of "escalones" in this context?

Thank you!!

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bony step-offs

The Washington Manual of Surgery - Página 493
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Mary E. Klingensmith, M.D. - 2008 - Vista previa - Más ediciones
The facial skeleton should be palpated for bony step-offs indicating fractures. A brief ocular exam should include an assessment of gross vision, pupil reactivity, and intact extraocular movements. Examine the ears for lacerations as well as ...

Differential Diagnosis in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
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Michael Stewart, Samuel Selesnick - 2010 - Vista previa - Más ediciones
An obvious deformity or bony step-off may be present. Categorized according to involvement of anterior table only or posterior table as well. Clear rhinorrhea suggests a posterior table fracture with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea ...

Oxford American Handbook of Emergency Medicine
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Jeremy Brown, J. P. Wyatt, R. N. Illingworth - 2008 - Vista previa - Más ediciones
Check for swelling, tenderness, or a bony step-off on palpation of the mandible. Look for malocclusion, loose or missing teeth, and intraoral bruising, especially under the tongue; this last finding is often found with a mandibular fracture.
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agree Cinnamon Nolan
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Thank you, Cinnamon :-)
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step-offs, discrepancies in bone contour

a sign of skull fracture
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