pectenitis

pectenitis

 [pek″tĕ-ni´tis]
inflammation of the pecten of the anus.
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pec·ten·i·tis

(pek'ten-ī'tis),
Inflammation of the sphincter ani.
[L. pecten, a comb, + G. -itis, inflammation]
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pec·ten·i·tis

(pek'ten-ī'tis)
Inflammation of the anal sphincter.
[L. pecten, a comb, + G. -itis, inflammation]
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The ophthalmic diagnoses were anterior uveitis, ocular hypertension, and suspect pectenitis OS, along with retinitis OD.
Because of anterior uveitis and suspect pectenitis OS, as well as retinitis OD, treatment with 1% diclofenac (one drop OU q8-12h) and meloxicam (0.5 mg/kg PO q12h; Metacam.