A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps:
- General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further:
- Inspection (viewing).
- Skin and mucous membranes
- Inspection and palpation (palpation) of all lymph node stations (cervical, nuchal, supraclavicular, axillary, etc.) [if lymph node enlargement in the inguinal region/groin region is suspected; see also “Lymph node enlargement (lymphadenopathy)/physical examination“].
- Inspection and palpation of the inguinal region and the entire abdomen (abdomen).
- Inspection and palpation of the male genitalia.
- Penis and scrotum (scrotum); assessment of pubes hair (pubic hair), penis (penis length: in flaccid state between 7-10 cm; presence of: Indurations (tissue hardening), anomalies, phimosis/foreskin stenosis?)
- Testicular position and size (if necessary by orchimeter): examination of both testicles (side difference or swelling?).
- Digital rectal examination (DRU): examination of the rectum (rectum) and adjacent organs with the finger by palpation: assessment of the prostate in size, shape and consistency.
- Inspection (viewing).
Square brackets [ ] indicate possible pathological (pathological) physical findings.
