Under the title “Disorders of Sexual Preference” (paraphilia; Greek. παραφιλία from pará, “apart,” “beside,” and philía, “friendship,” “love”; English, paraphilic disorders; ICD-10-GM F 65.-), the ICD-10-GM directory lists diagnoses in which sexual stimulation is experienced primarily through unusual sexual acts or fantasies involving unusual objects or activities. Sexual preference describes what makes a person sexually … Sexual Preference Disorders
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 Abdominal wall and inguinal region (groin area). Gynecological examination Inspection Vulva (external, primary female sexual organs). Vagina (vaginal) [in rare cases, metastases/daughter tumors are possible … Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Carcinoma): Examination
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic workup Culture of the virus in mice (isolation from blood or cerebrospinal fluid) – possible in the early phase. Serological parameters in lymphocytic choriomeningitis infection Illustration of LCMV-specific diagnostic markers, their possible combinations, and inferable infection … Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis: Test and Diagnosis
Psoriasis is usually diagnosed on the basis of the patient’s history and physical examination findings. Second-order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc.-for differential diagnostic clarification include Small blood count Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose) Rheumatism diagnostics – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate); rheumatoid factor (RF), CCP-AK (cyclic … Psoriasis: Test and Diagnosis
Latent (subclinical) hyperthyroidism (synonyms: compensated hyperthyroidism; latent hyperthyroidism; latent hyperthyroidism; latent hyperthyroidism; subclinical hyperthyroidism; subclinical hyperthyroidism; ICD-10-GM E05.8: Other hyperthyroidism) refers to a “mild” hyperthyroidism that is usually manifested only by a change in the thyroid parameter TSH. The TSH value is then below 0.3 mU/l, with normal free T4 (fT4) at the same time. … Latent Hyperthyroidism
Mandatory medical device diagnostics. X-ray of the thorax (radiographic thorax/chest), in two planes: An aspirated foreign body is rarely seen on radiograph; radiographic signs are often absent, therefore: Watch for secondary signs such as hyperinflation, inadequate ventilation, and lateral difference! From bronchial position side differences arise! A valve mechanism with hyperinflation is manifested on the … Foreign Body Aspiration: Diagnostic Tests
Syphilis, also called lues or “hard chancre” (synonyms: Gumma; Hard chancre; Connatal syphilis; Lues; Neurosyphilis; Progressive paresis; Schaudinn’s disease; Late syphilis; Syphilis (lues); Treponema pallidum; Treponema infection; Ulcus durum; ICD-10 A52.-: Late syphilis; A51.-: Early syphilis; A53.9: Syphilis, unspecified; A50.-: Syphilis connata) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI). It is caused by the … Syphilis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
1st-order laboratory parameters-obligatory laboratory tests. Complete blood count [anemia (anemia); leukocytopenia (decreased number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood compared with the norm); thrombocytopenia (decreased number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood compared with the norm)] Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Liver parameters – alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST, GOT), … Copper Storage Disease (Wilson’s Disease): Test and Diagnosis
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 Head Eyes Ophthalmological examination – including tonometry (measurement of intraocular pressure) – if diseases of the eyes are suspected. ENT medical examination including epipharyngoscopy (nasopharyngoscopy) … Facial Pain: Examination
Laboratory parameters of the 2nd order – depending on the results of the history and physical examination. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein).
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Refraction determination (determination of the refractive power of the eyes). Ophthalmoscopy (ocular fundus examination).
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Arterial occlusion pressure over the dorsalis pedis artery/posterior tibial artery. Ankle-brachial index (ABI; examination method that can describe the risk of cardiovascular disease) – The test is considered highly specific and sensitive for detecting peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAVD). Doppler sonography (ultrasound examination that can dynamically visualize fluid flows (especially blood … Diabetic Foot: Diagnostic Tests
