Doc dictates "monitor for change in size or (s/l) retina. Talking about a breast nodule. SM
Posted By: Robin on 2008-12-16
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Subject: Doc dictates "monitor for change in size or (s/l) retina. Talking about a breast nodule. SM
Is there a word that sounds like retina or another definition for retina I am not aware of? Here is the part of the note "She is reassured that the nodule on her chest wall is benign. I did ask her to monitor it for any changes in size or retina."
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