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Sarcoidosis

Introduction Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology. It most commonly affects the lungs (>90% of cases) and lymphatic system, but can affect any organ. Many cases are…

Septic Arthritis

Introduction Septic arthritis is an infection within a joint space. it can affect both native and prosthetic joints. It is typically acute, although in some cases in chronic. In acute…

Skin Cancer

Introduction Skin cancer is the most common malignancy – and the incidence is increasing rapidly In the last 10 years, the incidence in the UK has doubled Mainly seen on…

Summary of ECG Abnormalities

This summary of ECG abnormalities is part of the almostadoctor ECG series. For a more in depth explanation of ECG abnormalities, see ECG abnormalities. To learn about the basic principle of…

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

The term Supraventricular Tachycardia can be used to refer to any tachycardia arising from above the bundle of His, although in clinical practice it usually refers to an AV node…

Syphilis

Introduction Syphilis (aka venereal disease or venereal syphilis) is a contagious (usually sexually transmitted) disease caused by the spirochaete bacterium – treponema pallidum. Transmission is either by sexual contact, or congenital via spread…

Testicular Cancer

Introduction Testicular cancers are usually germ cell tumours (>95%). There are two main types (these account for 80% of all tumours): Seminoma (dysgerminoma in women). These arise from the seminiferous…

Testicular Exam

Testicles are normally examined if there is: Pain Swelling Abdominal pain (torsion of testes) Examination Usual stuff – wash hands, check right patient, introduce yourself, explain, get a chpaerone Normally,…