Cumulative Official WHO Updates to ICD 10 - 1996 - 2001

Look for alterations in color, thickness, ulceration, or crusting of the mucous membrane. Search for bleeding points or abnormally superficial vessels, particularly in Kiesselbach’s area low and anteriorly on either side. With a history of recent trauma, unilateral or bilateral bulging of the mucous membrane may suggest a hematoma, or abscess. ................
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