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Bronchial Asthma: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count (due toleukocytes/white blood cells) or CRP (C-reactive protein) – for inflammation diagnosis. Differential blood count: determination of absolute eosinophil count [eosinophilia// eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic asthma: supports the diagnosis of bronchial asthma; COPD: usually low, eosinophilia may be present in the exacerbation phase] … Bronchial Asthma: Test and Diagnosis

Thyroid Cancer (Thyroid Carcinoma)

In thyroid carcinoma – colloquially called thyroid cancer – (synonyms: Adenocarcinoma of Hürthle cells; adenocarcinoma of the thyroid; anaplastic thyroid carcinoma; angiosarcoma of the thyroid; malignant neoplasm of the thyroid; malignant neoplasm of thyroglossal duct; malignant Hürthle cell tumor; malignant goiter; C-cell carcinoma; follicular carcinoma of thyroid; follicular thyroid carcinoma; Graham tumor; Hürthle cell carcinoma; … Thyroid Cancer (Thyroid Carcinoma)

Impending Premature Birth: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Abdominal wall and inguinal region (groin area). Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Auscultation of the lungs Gynecological-obstetrical examination. Inspection Vulva (external, primary … Impending Premature Birth: Examination

Cluster Headache: Medical History

The medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of cluster headache. Family history Social history What is your occupation? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Do you travel much? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you experience headaches on … Cluster Headache: Medical History

Cystic Kidney Disease: Classification

Renal cysts are classified according to Bosniak’s classification of simple and complicated cysts: Cyst type Description Procedure (approach) Simple cysts Type I Benign (benign) renal cyst: Fluid-filled, invisible or filmy cyst wall, In ultrasound sound amplification behind the cyst, no septa (septum/cross-walls), no calcification (calcium deposition) in the cyst wall, no solid portions, No contrast … Cystic Kidney Disease: Classification

Rosacea: Classification

Stages of rosacea Stage Designation Description 0 Preliminary stage of rosacea Seizure-like, transient erythema (extensive reddening of the skin) I erythematous-teleangiectatic Rosacea erythematosa Characterized by erythema and telangiectasias (vasodilatation); additional burning, stinging, and pruritus (itching) II papulopustular Rosacea papulopustulosa Additionally appearing papules (vesicles; no comedones!) and pustules (painful pustules) II glandular-hyperplastic glandular-hyperplastic rosacea Associated with … Rosacea: Classification

Cancer: Carcinogenesis

Carcinogenesis (oncogenesis; tumorigenesis) can be simplified as follows: Mutations in DNA cause a cell to have an advantage over neighboring cells and displace surrounding tissue. In this process, mutations occur in replicating cells and at the same time DNA repair is turned off. Environmental factors can lead to a disruption of the balance between mutation … Cancer: Carcinogenesis

Ringworm (Erythema Infectiosum)

Ringworm (erythema infectiosum) (synonyms: erythema infektiosum; exanthema variegatum; fifth-disease; fifth disease; parvovirus B19 infection; ICD-10-GM B08.3: erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]) is an infectious disease caused by human parvovirus B19 (B19V). Human parvovirus B19 infection. Occurrence: The infection occurs worldwide. The contagiousness (infectiousness or transmissibility of the pathogen) is very high, but not as highly contagious … Ringworm (Erythema Infectiosum)