Congenital Malformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Shoulder Dislocation: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Injuries, poisonings, and other sequelae of external causes (S00-T98). Acute tendinitis calcarea (synonym: calcifying tendinitis) – in this case, calcific deposits in tendons and tendon attachments are the underlying cause Floating shoulder – subsidence of the shoulder girdle due to an untreated fracture (fracture) of the scapula, shoulder level and clavicle. Fracture (fracture) in the … Shoulder Dislocation: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Shoulder Dislocation: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by shoulder dislocation: Circulatory system (I00-I99) Thrombosis (vascular disease in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in a vein) of the axillary vein (large vein in the armpit (axilla) area) Nervous system (G00-G99) Damage to the axillary plexus Musculoskeletal system and … Shoulder Dislocation: Complications

Shoulder Dislocation: Classification

Shoulder dislocation can be classified as follows. The following forms of shoulder dislocation can be distinguished: Anterior shoulder dislocation – dislocation of the shoulder forward; most common form. Anterior-inferior shoulder dislocation – dislocation of the shoulder anteriorly downward. Posterior shoulder dislocation – dislocation of the shoulder backward. Others: axillary (“axillary concerning”) shoulder dislocation, paracorcacoidal shoulder … Shoulder Dislocation: Classification

Shoulder Dislocation: Examination

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 (normal: intact; abrasions/wounds, redness, hematomas (bruises), scars) and mucous membranes. Gait (fluid, limping). Body or joint posture (upright, bent, gentle posture). Muscle atrophies (side comparison!, if necessary circumference … Shoulder Dislocation: Examination

Nevus: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Nevus refers to a benign (benign) circumscribed malformation of the skin (dermis or epidermis) or mucosa in which normal cells or tissues are increased, decreased, or irregular. Nevi are hamartomas (tissue changes resulting from defectively differentiated or scattered germinal tissue) of the skin or mucosa. The brownish colored nevi of pigment-forming … Nevus: Causes

Nevus: Therapy

General measures Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing diseaseImmunosuppressive therapy (here: anti-TNF-alpha antibodies, azathioprine, methotrexate) → increases the number of melanocytic nevi and alters their dermatoscopic picture. Therapeutic measures Dermal melanocytic nevi There is no need for therapy Epidermal melanocytic nevi There is no need for therapy Nevus cell nevus (NZN) … Nevus: Therapy

Shoulder Dislocation

Dislocation (ICD-10 T14.3) refers to dislocation, which in turn describes the complete loss of contact between joint-forming bones. Subluxation can be distinguished from luxation. This describes the incomplete loss of contact between the joint-forming bones. The following forms of luxation (dislocation forms) can be distinguished: Congenital – arise slowly due to disturbances in growth. Habitual … Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder Dislocation: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of shoulder dislocation. Family history Are there any diseases of the bones and joints in your family that are common? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Are you experiencing pain? If yes, when does the … Shoulder Dislocation: Medical History

Congenital Malformations, Deformities, Chromosomal Abnormalities

In the following, “Congenital malformations” describes diseases that are assigned to this category according to ICD-10 (Q00-Q99). The ICD-10 is used for the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems and is recognized worldwide. Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities Congenital malformations are abnormalities of an organ or organ system that have occurred … Congenital Malformations, Deformities, Chromosomal Abnormalities

Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s disease (synonyms: chorea chronica progressiva hereditaria; chorea major; hereditary St. Vitus’s dance; hereditary St. Vitus’s dance; major St. Vitus’s dance; Huntington’s disease; Huntington’s syndrome; Huntington’s disease; St. Vitus’s dance; ICD-10-GM G10: Huntington’s disease) is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder that results in a gradual loss of nervous tissue in the central nervous system. The disease … Huntington’s Disease

Huntington’s Disease: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Huntington’s disease. Family history Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Are there any neurological diseases in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you suffer from involuntary, uncoordinated movements, especially of the arms and … Huntington’s Disease: Medical History