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papillae and follicles
Jun 27, 2005 18:58:40 how do you tell papillae from follicles? Kanski comparison is too complicated |
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Michael
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RE: papillae and follicles
Jun 28, 2005 12:27:33 Follicles appear as smooth, oval, jelly-like elevations, with a tendency to coalesce and form ridges.
In contrast, papillae have a central vascular core, and tend to be rounder and more hyperaemic. |
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palfi
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RE: papillae and follicles
Jun 28, 2005 21:02:23 however, with respect - they can often look the same - unless they are large! In a practical way, they are a diagnosis by exclusion - if there is no allergy ir irritating contact lens rub - but there is virus (molusc or something ) then it is one and not 'tother. (guess which!)-palfi |