Testicular Swelling: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Epidermal cyst* (epidermal cyst) – bulging elastic skin nodule resulting from retention of horny and sebaceous masses, of various genesis (traumatic, inflammatory, naevoid). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Elephantiasis* – irreversible thickening/hardening of the skin with massive fluid retention. Congestive heart failure or decompensated heart failure* (heart failure). Thrombosis of the inferior vena … Testicular Swelling: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic Targets Symptomatic therapy Diagnosis finding Therapy recommendations Analgesia (analgesics/painkillers) according to WHO staging scheme until definitive therapy when diagnosis is confirmed: Non-opioid analgesic (paracetamol, first-line agent). Low-potency opioid analgesic (e.g., tramadol) + non-opioid analgesic. High-potency opioid analgesic (eg, morphine) + non-opioid analgesic.

Testicular Swelling: Examination

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 abdomen (abdomen) (tenderness?, knocking pain?, coughing pain?, guarding tension?, hernial orifices?, renal bearing knocking pain?) [abdominal mass?]; exclusion of supraclavicular … Testicular Swelling: Examination

Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Funnel chest (pectus excavatum) – an inward-pointing sternum; approximately 40 percent of all conditions are familial, and there are often multiple generations of affected individuals Respiratory system (J00-J99) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which predominantly affects older people who have smoked. COPD is a composite of chronic obstructive … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Testicular Torsion: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular torsion (testicular torsion). Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you have any pain? If yes, when does the pain occur? Did the pain come on suddenly?* Where is the pain localized? (Testicle, groin?) How long … Testicular Torsion: Medical History