Medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of nodules. Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working … Nodule: Medical History
Blood, hematopoietic organs – immune system (D50-D90). Sarcoidosis (synonyms: Boeck’s disease; Schaumann-Besnier’s disease) – systemic disease of connective tissue with granuloma formation. Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Acne nodulocystica – form of acne characterized by the appearance of nodules and cysts. Epidermal cyst – bulging elastic node in the area of the epidermis. Erythema nodosum (nodular … Nodule: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Inspection and palpation (palpation) of the lymph node stations* . Auscultation (listening) of the heart Auscultation of the lungs Palpation of the abdomen (abdomen) Cancer … Nodule: Examination
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (including protein detection) – if vasculitic (“caused by vascular inflammation”) nodules are suspected. … Nodule: Test and Diagnosis
Medical device diagnosis is usually not required.
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a nodule (small nodule) or nodules: Leading symptoms Solid, circumscribed skin elevation: Nodule (nodule; pl: noduli): circumscribed tissue consolidation protruding into or above the skin 0.5-1.0 cm Nodus (nodule; pl: nodi): circumscribed in or above the skin protruding tissue consolidation > 1.0 cm Warning signs (red flags) Middle-aged … Nodule: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs