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Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a lump in the
central abdomen to the right side of umbilicus.
When he first noticed, the size of the lump was around 5 x 5 cm.
The lump gradually increased in size and attained the present size of around 10 cm
There is also history of loss of weight (loss of appx.7-8 kg in 30 days) and loss of appetite
No history of trauma
No history suggestive of TB
Personal History
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 46 yr old gentleman, without any co-morbid illness presented with a painless, progressive lump in the
right central part of abdomen for 3 months. Lump is associated with history of loss of weight and loss of
appetite. No history of blood in urine / any difficulty in micturition. No history of any altered bowel
symptoms. No history of swelling of lower limbs. No history suggestive of TB. No history suggestive of
metastasis.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Pallor / Icterus / Cyanosis / Clubbing / Generalized lymphadenopathy / Pedal Edema
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
A febrile
Examination of abdomen
Inspection
• Abdomen is flat
• Umbilicus is in midline and inverted
• No engorged/dilated veins, abnormal arterial pulsations/ visible peristalsis can be seen over
abdomen
• Fullness is present in the right lumbar and upper right iliac fossa regions.
• Renal angles are normal
• Hernial orifices including external genitalia appears normal
• No supraclavicular fossa fullness is seen
Palpation
Percussion
• Liver span is 14 cm
• Lump is dull on percussion and is not continuous with liver dullness.
• Rest of the abdomen is resonant.
• No evidence of free fluid
Ausculation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of case
• A 46 yr old gentleman, without any co-morbid illness presented with a painless, progressive
lump in the right central part of abdomen for 3 months. On examination, a non-tender intra
abdominal, retro-peritoneal lump of size 10 x 7 cm is occupying lower right lumbar and upper
right iliac fossa regions. Lump is having smooth surface. Except for the superior margin, rest all
margins are well defined. Fingers can be insinuated between the coastal margin and the lump.
This lump is firm in consistency, not moving with respiration and immobile on manipulation.
Lump is not crossing the midline, non-ballotable and is bimanually not palpable. Lump is dull on
percussion and is not continuous with liver dullness. Rest of the abdominal and systemic
examination is normal.
I would like to give a differential diagnosis. My 1st provisional diagnosis is a Retroperitoneal tumor
(malignant in origin) and 2nd diagnosis is Renal cell carcinoma of right kidney.
BREAST LUMP - CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when she noticed a lump in
the right breast which was insidious in onset, started as a swelling of size 1 x 2 cm, gradually progressed
and attained the present size of around 5 x 5 cm.
The swelling is not associated with pain, fever (To rule out abscess) and trauma (To rule out fat
necrosis).
No history of other swelling in the same side axilla /opposite breast and axilla / neck or anywhere else
in the body.
No history suggestive of metastasis (hemoptysis, dyspnea, postural headache, focal neurological deficits
or recent onset of bony pains)
Past History
Personal History
Menstrual History
Family history
Her family includes husband, 2 children, mother and father. No history of breast cancer in any of 1st
degree relatives. No history of cancer related death in family.
Treatment History
Patient underwent a needle test for the swelling elsewhere and report was awaited.
Summary of History
A 45 yr old lady has come with a painless, progressive lump in the right breast for 3 months. Lump is not
associated with any pain, fever, trauma, nipple discharge, skin changes, loss of weight, loss of appetite
and features of metastasis. No history of any swelling in the other breast, ipsilateral or contra lateral
axilla.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room under adequate exposure in the
presence of a family attendant.
I have inspected the patient in supine, sitting and bending forward positions with arms by the side,
elevated above head and palpated in semi-recumbent & sitting positions.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Vital signs
Pulse – 82/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and radio-
femoral delay.
A febrile
Examination of Breast:
Inspection
• Right sided breast is in asymmetry with left breast with respect to size, contour and shape.
• Fullness is present in the upper outer quadrant.
• No engorged veins, scars, sinuses, ulcers or any other skin changes (Dimpling, tethering or
paeu-d-orange) overlying lump.
• Nipple Areola Complex (NAC)
• Lying at higher level compared to left NAC
• Deviated upwards & outwards
• Nipple is retracted in circumferential manner
• No active secretion from nipple.
• Infra mammary regions – normal
• Supra & infraclavicular regions – normal
• No right sided arm edema
• No visible swellings in right sided axilla
Palpation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination are normal.
Summary of Case
• A 45 yr old lady has come with a painless, progressive lump in the right breast for 3 months. On
examination a lump of 4x5 cm in greatest dimensions is present in the upper outer quadrant of
right breast which is hard in consistency, fixed to breast tissue but not to chest wall, underlying
muscles or to the overlying skin. Nipple areola complex is deviated upwards &outwards to the
lump in upper outer quadrant. Nipple is retracted in circumferential manner. A single, mobile
2x1 cm pectoral group of lymph node is present in right axillary region. Rest of systemic
examination is normal.
Right sided carcinoma breast in a pre-menopausal lady with clinical TNM Stage – T2 N1M0
Points supporting in history – A painless, progressive lump in the right breast for 3 month in a 45 year
old lady
Points supporting in examination – Lump is hard in consistency, having ill defined margins. This lump is
fixed to breast tissue. NAC is circumferentially retracted. A lymph node is enlarged in the ipsilateral
axilla.
CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY - CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 2 months ago, when he noticed a swelling
over left side of neck which was insidious in onset, started as a swelling of size 1 x 1 cm and enlarged to
3x3 cm size within a span of 2 weeks and was static from then.
No history of any chronic ulcer in the mouth/ alteration in speech/ any difficulty or pain while
swallowing/ difficulty in breathing
A known hypertensive for last 2 years and on regular medication (Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day)
Past History
Personal History
Takes mixed diet
A known bidi smoker – 35 years, 15-20 bidis /day, Smoking index > 550
Non – alcoholic
Sleep is normal.
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 58 yr gentleman, known hypertensive, a chronic bidi smoker for last 35 yrs (Smoking Index > 550)
presented with a painless swelling over the left side of neck with H/O significant loss of weight and
appetite.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse is 82/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
A febrile
Respiratory rate: 14 cycles / min
Examination of Neck:
Examination of Head:
Mucosa over lips, upper & lower gingivo-labial sulcus and gingivo-buccal sulcus on both sides normal
Multiple patches of melanoplakia & leukoplakia present over floor of mouth, mucosa over hard palate
and buccal mucosa.
No loss of teeth
Rest of oral cavity examination including cranial nerves X, XI, XII is normal.
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination are normal.
Summary of Case
A 58 yr gentleman, a known HTN & smoker presented with a painless swelling over the left side of neck.
On examination anemia + and a hard, fixed cervical lymph node present in Level III on left side. No
generalized lymphadenopathy. Oral examination revealed multiple patches melanoplakia and
leukoplakia. ENT & systemic examination – normal.
Level III cervical lymphadenopathy on left side? Malignant with clinically unknown primary
Points supporting in history - A 58 yr gentleman, a chronic smoker with smoking index of >550
presented with a painless progressive swelling over the left side of neck with history of significant loss of
weight and appetite.
Points supporting in examination - A hard, fixed cervical lymph node present in Level III on left side.
Oral examination revealed multiple patches melanoplakia and leukoplakia.
HYPOGASTRIAL LUMP CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 1 year ago, when she noticed fullness of the
lower abdomen below the umbilicus.
But for last 2 months she noticed a lump in the lower abdomen. When he first noticed, the size of the
lump was ill defined and was of size around 6 x 7 cm.
The lump gradually increased in size and attained the present size of around 10 cm.
There is also history of loss of weight (loss of appx.7-8 kg in 2 months) and loss of appetite
No history of trauma
No history suggestive of TB
Personal History
Sleep is normal.
Menstrual History
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 46 yr old gentleman, without any co-morbid illness presented with a painless, progressive lump in the
right central part of abdomen for 3 months. Lump is associated with history of loss of weight and loss of
appetite. No history of blood in urine / any difficulty in micturition. No history of any altered bowel
symptoms. No history of swelling of lower limbs. No history suggestive of TB. No history suggestive of
metastasis.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
A febrile
Examination of abdomen
Inspection
• Abdomen is flat
• Umbilicus is in midline and inverted
• All quadrants are moving equally with respiration
• No engorged/dilated veins, abnormal arterial pulsations/ visible peristalsis can be seen over
abdomen
• Fullness is present in the hypogastrium
• No fullness is seen in flanks.
• Renal angles are normal
• Hernial orifices including external genitalia appears normal
• No supraclavicular fossa fullness is seen
Palpation
Percussion
• Liver span is 14 cm
• Lump is dull on percussion.
• Rest of the abdomen including flanks is resonant.
• No evidence of free fluid
Ausculation
Per Vaginal examination – Movement of the cervix can be appreciated while swelling is moved side to
side.
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of case
• A 46 yr old gentleman, without any co-morbid illness presented with a painless, progressive
lump in the right central part of abdomen for 3 months. On examination, a non-tender intra
abdominal, retro-peritoneal lump of size 10 x 7 cm is occupying lower right lumbar and upper
right iliac fossa regions. Lump is having smooth surface. Except for the superior margin, rest all
margins are well defined. Fingers can be insinuated between the coastal margin and the lump.
This lump is firm in consistency, not moving with respiration and immobile on manipulation.
Lump is not crossing the midline, non-ballotable and is bimanually not palpable. Lump is dull on
percussion and is not continuous with liver dullness. Rest of the abdominal and systemic
examination is normal.
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a swelling in
the right groin while lifting some heavy weight. Initially the swelling was of size 2x2 cm gradually
progressed to the present size of approximately 10 cm. and reached up to bottom of scrotum.
Earlier swelling used to get reduced completely on lying down, but for the last 1 month manipulation
is needed to reduce it.
Past History
Personal History
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 45 yr old gentleman, presented with a painless, progressive swelling which was started in the right
groin and gradually reached up to bottom of scrotum. Swelling increases in size on straining and used to
get reduced completely on lying down, but for the last 1 month manipulation is needed to reduce it. No
history suggestive of irreducibility and intestinal obstruction.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
I have examined the patient in both standing and lying down positions.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 82/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio radial delay and radio-
femoral delay.
A febrile
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of Case
• A 45 yr old gentleman, presented with a painless, progressive swelling in the right groin for 3
months. On examination, an inguino scrotal swelling of size 10 x 8 cm, reaching up to bottom of
scrotum. This swelling is having expansile cough impulse with visible peristalsis over the
swelling. Swelling is soft & elastic in consistency and can be completely reduced. Deep ring
occlusion test is positive. Contra lateral side examination is normal.
Right side complete reducible indirect inguinal hernia with bowel as content
A 45 year old gentleman presented with history of swelling in the right groin which gradually increased
and reached up to bottom of scrotum. On examination a completely reducible inguino scrotal swelling
was present with expansile cough impulse. (Suggestive of reducible, inguinal hernia).
Contents are soft & elastic in consistency with visible peristalsis. There is difficulty in reduction initially
followed by easy reducibility. Contents are resonant in percussion and bowel sounds are heard in
auscultation. (Suggests bowel is the content)
RIGHT ILIAC FOSSA LUMP CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 7 days ago, when he developed sudden
onset of continuous, dull aching pain in the umbilical region. This pain
Pain in the right lower abdomen is severe in intensity, continuous, sharp, non-colicky and non-radiating
type which is gradually increasing in severity.
This pain is Pain aggravates on movement, food intake and relieves partially on taking medications.
Pain is associated with 7-8 episodes of non-bilious vomiting- which was minimal in quantity & containing
food particles.
No history of fever
Past History
Patient was complaining of similar episodes of mild, dull aching pain in the right upper
abdomen for last few months especially after food intake, which used to get reduced
spontaneously after few hours.
Personal History
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 36 yr old gentleman, without any co-morbid illness presented with sudden onset of severe, non-
radiating pain in the right upper abdomen for 7 days. Pain aggravates on movement, food intake and
relieves partially on taking medications. These symptoms are also associated with loss loss of appetite.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
BP: 120/80 mmHg in right arm supine position.
A febrile
Examination of abdomen
Inspection
• Abdomen is flat
• Umbilicus is in midline and inverted
• No engorged/dilated veins, abnormal arterial pulsations/ visible peristalsis can be seen over
abdomen
• All quadrants are moving equally with respiration
• No visible fullness/lump is seen over abdomen
• Renal angles are normal
• Hernial orifices including external genitalia appears normal
• No supraclavicular fossa fullness is seen
Palpation
Percussion
• Liver span is 14 cm
• Lump is dull on percussion and is continuous with liver dullness.
• No evidence of free fluid
Ausculation
• Normal bowel sounds heard
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of case
• A 36 yr old gentleman, presented with continuous pain in the right upper abdomen for 7 days..
On examination, a tender intra abdominal, intra peritoneal globular lump of size 8 x 6 cm is
occupying lower right hypochondrial and right lumbar region, having smooth surface, rounded
margins. Superior margin of the swelling is not palpable as it is merging beneath the coastal
margins.This swelling is firm in consistency, can be moved side to side and moving above
downward with respiration. Lump is dull on percussion and is continuous with liver dullness. No
hepato-splenomegaly.
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 30 days ago, when he noticed yellowish
discoloration of urine followed by eyes, which was insidious in onset, gradually increasing in severity
without waxing and waning.
This is associated with itching all over the body – started 1 week after onset of jaundice, progressive in
nature, continuously present throughout day and night disturbing his sleep. There is also history of
passage of clay colored stools – noticed 1 week after onset of jaundice
Jaundice is also associated with mild, dull aching pain in the upper abdomen, which started 10 days after
onset of jaundice. Pain in upper abdomen, is continuous, non-progressive without any radiation,
postural variation, and diurnal variation. There are no specific aggravating and relieving factors. There is
no relation with food intake.
There is also history of loss of weight (loss of appx.7-8 kg in 30 days) and loss of appetite.
No history of passage of black, tarry fouls smelling stools (History suggestive of malena)
No history of nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention (History to rule out gastric outlet obstruction) ,
fever with chills & rigors. (History suggestive of cholangitis)
No history of arthalgia, any constitutional symptoms (History suggestive of medical cause of jaundice)
No history of high risk behavior/ other drug intake (History suggestive of medical cause of jaundice)
Personal History
A known bidi smoker for 35 years, 15-20 bidi /day with Smoking index > 550. Patient is also giving
history of chewing pan every day 3 or 4 times for the last 20 years.
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 62 yr old gentleman presented with gradually deepening jaundice for 1 month. This jaundice is
without waxing & waning and associated with generalized bothersome itching all over the body and
passage of clay colored stools. Jaundice is also associated with mild dull aching, continuous, non-
radiating pain in the upper abdomen. These symptoms are also associated with loss of weight and loss
of appetite.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room under adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse rate is 78/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
A febrile
Examination of abdomen
Inspection
• Abdomen is flat
• Umbilicus is in midline and inverted
• No engorged/dilated veins, abnormal arterial pulsations/ visible peristalsis can be seen over
abdomen
• All quadrants are moving equally with respiration
• No visible fullness/lump is seen over abdomen
• Renal angles are normal
• Hernial orifices including external genitalia appears normal
• No supraclavicular fossa fullness is seen
Palpation
Percussion
• Liver span is 17 cm
• Lump is dull on percussion and is continuous with liver dullness.
• No evidence of free fluid
Auscultation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of case
• A 62 yr old gentleman presented with gradually deepening jaundice without waxing & waning
and is associated with generalized itching, passage of clay colored stools and mild dull aching,
continuous, non- radiating pain in the upper abdomen. He is also giving history of loss of weight
and loss of appetite. On examination, there is hepatomegaly with palpable gall bladder. Liver is
non tender, having round borders, surface is soft & smooth. No other lump is palpable in
abdomen.
Points in favor of obstructive jaundice – An elderly patient who is a known chronic smoker and
alcoholic with history of gradually progressive jaundice without waxing & waning and is associated with
generalized itching, passage of clay colored stools.
Points in favor of malignancy - An elderly patient who is a known chronic smoker and alcoholic with
history of jaundice associated with significant loss of weight and appetite.
ORAL CARCINOMA - CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 6 months ago, when he noticed an ulcer
growth over right side of tongue which was insidious in onset, started as a small ulcer of size 1 x 1 cm
gradually progressed and attained the present size.
There is also history of recurrent episodes of bleeding from the lesion. In each episode the bleed was
around 30-40 ml.
There is history of excessive salivation, difficulty in mastication and difficulty in protrusion of tongue.
Patient also noticed a swelling below the jaw on the right side which was insidious onset, started as a
swelling of size 1x 1 cm and gradually progressed to a size of 4 x 4 cm.
There is history of loss of weight (Lost around 10 kg in last 2 months) and loss of appetite.
No history of earache
A known hypertensive for last 2 years and on regular medication (Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day)
Past History
Personal History
A known bidi smoker for 35 years, 15-20 bidi /day with Smoking index > 550. Patient is also giving
history of chewing pan every day 3 or 4 times for the last 20 years.
Previously used to take mixed diet but he could able to tolerate only liquid diet for last 1 week due to
difficulty in mastication.
Non alcoholic
Family history
No history of oropharyngeal / aero digestive cancer or any other cancer related death in the family.
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 50 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive has come with a progressive ulcer over the right side of
tongue for 6 months. This ulcer is associated with mild dull aching pain, slurring of speech, excessive
salivation, difficulty in protrusion of tongue, difficulty in mastication with loss of weight and loss of
appetite. Patient is also giving history of a painless, progressive swelling below the right side of jaw.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
Performance scale –
Pallor / Icterus / Cyanosis / Clubbing / No generalized lymphadenopathy but I will comment on cervical
lymphadenopathy in-detail in loco-regional examination / Pedal edema
Vital signs
Pulse – 82/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio radial delay and radio-
femoral delay.
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination are normal.
Summary of Case
• A 50 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive has come with a progressive ulcer over the right
side of tongue for 6 months. This ulcer is associated with mild dull aching pain, slurring of
speech, excessive salivation, difficulty in protrusion of tongue, difficulty in mastication with loss
of weight and loss of appetite. Patient is also giving history of a painless, progressive swelling
below the right side of jaw. On examination, an ulcero-proliferative lesion of size 3 x 4 cm is
arising from the lateral border of the tongue in the middle 1/3rd of tongue. This growth is also
extending on to the floor of mouth causing impaired mobility of tongue. This growth is tender to
touch, hard in consistency and there is induration around the growth which is extending 1 cm
beyond the margins. Protrusion of tongue is restricted. Multiple enlarged cervical lymph nodes
present involving level I b, II and III ranging in size from 1cm to largest measuring 4 cm. This
largest 3 x 4 cm sized cervical lymph node (Deep to deep fascia) is present in Level – II which is
hard in consistency, fixed to underlying structures, not fixed to skin.
Carcinoma middle 1/3rd of tongue over right lateral border with clinical stage – T4A N2A M0
Points supporting in history – A 50 year old gentleman with history of bidi smoking ( smoking index -
>550) with history of a non healing ulcer over right lateral border of tongue associated with slurring of
speech, excessive salivation, difficulty in protrusion of tongue, difficulty in mastication with loss of
weight and loss of appetite.
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he developed Upper
abdominal pain which was sudden in onset, started in central part of upper abdomen later involved
whole upper abdomen. Pain was continuous, severe in intensity, agonizing in nature and radiating to the
back. Pain aggravates with movement or food intake and partially relieved with pain killers and by sitting
in bending forward position
Pain was also associated with nausea, vomiting and low grade fever. Vomiting was of multiple episodes,
non-bilious, non bloody and food particles as content.
Patient was admitted with above mentioned complaints in a nearby hospital and was managed
conservatively with IV fluids with Ryle`s tube insertion, IV antibiotics and IV pain killers. Pain was
increasing in intensity for 1 week and subsided with this conservative management. Patient started on
normal diet and was discharged in stable condition. Total hospital stay was 15 days.
Two weeks after discharge patient noticed a feeling of discomfort, heaviness and fullness in the central
part of upper abdomen. Gradually the upper abdominal fullness progressed to a palpable lump of size
approximately 10 cm in 2 months. Lump is associated with feeling of heaviness and mild vague aching
pain which was non-radiating in nature. No specific aggravating and relieving factors for the pain. Lump
is not associated with any fever, jaundice, vomiting, and change in bowel habits in terms of consistency,
frequency, and hematemesis/malena.
Patient was complaining of similar episodes of mild, dull aching pain in the right upper
abdomen for last few months especially after food intake, which used to get reduced
spontaneously after few hours.
Personal History
Family history
Summary of History
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse rate is 78/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
BP: 120/80 mmHg in right arm supine position.
A febrile
Examination of abdomen
Inspection
Palpation
• There is no local rise of temperature but there is minimal tenderness present over the lump.
• An intra-abdominal, retroperitoneal lump of size 12 x 10 cm is palpable and it is occupying the
epigastric, umbilical and partially occupying the both hypochondriac regions.
• Superior limit of lump is not defined, supero-lateral boundaries are merging beneath coastal
margins and inferior boundary is palpable 2 cm above the umbilicus.
• Fingers can be insinuated between costal margins and the lump.
• Surface appears smooth and firm in consistency.
• Lump is immobile and even not moving with respiratory activity.
• No other organomagaly.
• No other mass is palpable in abdomen.
• Palpation of renal angles, left supraclavicular regions – normal
• Herrnial orifices and external genitalia – normal
Percussion
• Liver span is 14 cm
• Lump is dull on percussion and character of dullness is different from liver dullness.
• No evidence of free fluid
Auscultation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination are normal.
Summary of case
Patient developed sudden onset of severe upper abdominal pain which was radiating to the back which
aggravates with movement or food intake and partially relieved with pain killers and by sitting in
bending forward position. Pain was also associated with nausea, vomiting and low grade fever. Patient
was managed conservatively with IV fluids with Ryle`s tube insertion, IV antibiotics and IV pain killers.
Pain was increasing in intensity for 1 week and subsided with this conservative management (Suggestive
of acute pancreatitis)
Patient was also giving history of multiple episodes of mild, dull aching pain in the right upper
abdomen for last few months especially after food intake, which used to get reduced
spontaneously after few hours. (Suggests biliary cause)
Two weeks after discharge patient noticed fullness in the central part of upper abdomen which
gradually progressed to a palpable lump of size approximately 10 cm in 2 months. On examination, an
intra-abdominal, retroperitoneal lump of size 12 x 10 cm is palpable and it is occupying the epigastric,
umbilical and partially the both hypochondriac regions. Superior limit of lump is not defined, supero-
lateral boundaries are merging beneath coastal margins and inferior boundary is palpable 2 cm above
the umbilicus. Lump is immobile and even not moving with respiratory activity. Lump is dull on
percussion and character of dullness is different from liver dullness. (Suggests pseudo cyst of pancreas)
PAROTID SWELLING - CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Swelling over right upper part of neck below ear lobule -3 months
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a swelling
over right upper part of neck below ear lobule which was insidious in onset, started as a swelling of size
1 x 2 cm gradually progressed and attained the present size of around 3 x 3 cm.
The swelling is not associated with pain, fever.(Rules out inflammatory etiology)
No history of increase in size of swelling associated with pain while mastication. (Rules out salivary
colicky pain with sialedinitis)
No history of any chronic lesion /ulcer in mouth. (To know source of primary if it`s a lymph node)
No history of difficulty in deglutition, difficulty in respiration, or change in voice. (To know source of
primary if it`s a lymph node)
No history suggestive of VII nerve palsy (Deviation of mouth, Difficulty in closing eyes etc) (Features of
malignant parotid tumor)
No history suggestive of tuberculosis (unexplained loss of weight, evening rise of temperature, cough
with expectoration (Always rule out TB in any neck case especially in India)
A known hypertensive for last 2 years and on regular medication (Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day)
Past History
Personal History
Family history
Treatment History
Patient underwent a needle test for the swelling elsewhere and report was awaited.
Summary of History
A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive has come with a painless, progressive swelling over right
upper part of neck below ear lobule for 3 months without any history of increase in size of the swelling
while mastication, features of VII nerve palsy.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse rate is 82/min in the right radial artery, normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
BP: 120/80 mmHg in right arm supine position.
A febrile
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Oral cavity
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of Case
• A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless,
progressive swelling over right upper part of neck below ear lobule for 3 months. On
examination, an oval shaped swelling of size 4 x 3 cm in present in the right parotid region,
displacing the ear lobule upwards and outwards & obliterating the groove between ramus of
mandible and mastoid process. Plane of the swelling is deep to deep fascia and is not fixed to
surrounding structures. No deep parotid lobe enlargement. Parotid duct and ductal opening
appears normal. No features of VII nerve palsy. Opposite side parotid gland examination is
normal.
I would like to give a differential diagnosis. My 1st provisional diagnosis is Parotid tumor – probably
benign in origin, and 2nd diagnosis is an enlarged deep parotid group of lymph node.
History of a painless, progressive swelling over right upper part of neck below ear lobule for 3 months.
On examination an oval shaped swelling of size 4 x 3 cm in present in the right parotid region, displacing
the ear lobule upwards and outwards & obliterating the groove between ramus of mandible and
mastoid process. Plane of the swelling is deep to deep fascia.
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 6 months ago, when he noticed pain in the
left lower limb for 6 months. Pain was insidious in onset; progressive in nature. Initially, cramping pain
used to appear in left calf region after walking for around 1 km which compels the patient to take rest
for some time to get relieved of pain.
But, for last 2-3 months patient is experiencing dull aching pain in the left foot which was continuous
throughout day and night and disturbing his sleep & life style. The pain slightly reduces by hanging down
the legs below the level of bed and taking some pain killers.
Patient is also complaining of blackening of left great toe for 15 days, which started at the tip and
gradually progressed to involve whole of the great toe in a span of 10 days. This blackening occurred
spontaneously without any history of trauma. This blackening is also associated with pain, tingling &
numbness in the adjacent area of the normal skin.
No history of fever
No history of paleness of palms & soles after exposure to cold (History suggestive of Reynaud’s
phenomenon)
Personal History
History of tobacco intake present in the form of cigarette smoking – for the last 20 years, 30 cigarettes
per day with a smoking index of 600. No history of tobacco usage in any other form.
Family history
Summary of History
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, vessel wall is thickened, no
radio-radial delay and radio-femoral delay.
BP: 120/80 mmHg in both right arm & left arm in supine position.
A febrile
• I have examined the asymptomatic side ( i.e, right lower limb) which was normal
Inspection
• Patient is lying on the bed with extension at the hip & knee joints
• No apparent shortening/lengthening of the limb
• No deformity
• Limping gait is present
• Muscle wasting can be seen in the calf region
• Skin is thinned and shiny with loss of sub cutaneous fat, loss of hair, brittle nails – all these
changes present below knee
• Blackening of great toe present which is extending upto base of great toe with a well formed
line of demarcation delineated by a line of granulation tissue at the margin of normal skin and
gangrenous area.
• Sorrounding skin is edematous.
• Apart from this no other ulcer/wound can be seen proximal to this gangrenous area / at
pressure points.
Palpation
Examination of pulses
• Arterial pulses are palpable in the right limbs which are normal in volume and character.
• On the left side…. Femoral pulses are palpable which are normal. Popliteal pulses are
diminished. Dorsalis pedis, anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries are not palpable.
Plantar arches
Joint movements
Lymphatic system examination - No enlarged lymph nodes in the bilateral inguinal region
Systemic examination
Summary of case
• A 62 yr old gentleman, presented with gradually deepening jaundice without waxing & waning
and is associated with generalized itching, passage of clay colored stools and mild dull aching,
continuous, non- radiating pain in the upper abdomen. He is also giving history of loss of weight
and loss of appetite. On examination, there is hepatomegaly with palpable gall bladder. Liver is
non tender, having round borders, surface is soft & smooth. No other lump is palpable in
abdomen.
Critical limb ischaemia of left lower limb – block at femoro-popliteal level with dry gangrene of left
great toe.
RIGHT HYPOCHONDRIAL LUMP CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 7 days ago, when he developed sudden
onset of severe pain in the right upper abdomen which is gradually increasing in severity.
Pain aggravates on movement, food intake and relieves partially on taking medications.
Pain is associated with 7-8 episodes of non-bilious vomiting- which was minimal in quantity & containing
food particles.
No history of fever
Past History
Patient was complaining of similar episodes of mild, dull aching pain in the right upper
abdomen for last few months especially after food intake, which used to get reduced
spontaneously after few hours.
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 36 yr old gentleman, without any co-morbid illness presented with sudden onset of severe, non-
radiating pain in the right upper abdomen for 7 days. Pain aggravates on movement, food intake and
relieves partially on taking medications. These symptoms are also associated with loss loss of appetite.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
Examination of abdomen
Inspection
• Abdomen is flat
• Umbilicus is in midline and inverted
• No engorged/dilated veins, abnormal arterial pulsations/ visible peristalsis can be seen over
abdomen
• All quadrants are moving equally with respiration
• No visible fullness/lump is seen over abdomen
• Renal angles are normal
• Hernial orifices including external genitalia appears normal
• No supraclavicular fossa fullness is seen
Palpation
Percussion
• Liver span is 14 cm
• Lump is dull on percussion and is continuous with liver dullness.
• No evidence of free fluid
Ausculation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of case
• A 36 yr old gentleman, presented with continuous pain in the right upper abdomen for 7 days..
On examination, a tender intra abdominal, intra peritoneal globular lump of size 8 x 6 cm is
occupying lower right hypochondrial and right lumbar region, having smooth surface, rounded
margins. Superior margin of the swelling is not palpable as it is merging beneath the coastal
margins.This swelling is firm in consistency, can be moved side to side and moving above
downward with respiration. Lump is dull on percussion and is continuous with liver dullness. No
hepato-splenomegaly.
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a swelling
below the right side of jaw which was insidious in onset, started as a swelling of size 1 x 2 cm gradually
progressive and attained the present size of around 3 x 3 cm.
No history suggestive of tuberculosis (unexplained loss of weight, evening rise of temperature, cough
with expectoration
No history suggestive of metastasis (hemoptysis, dyspnea, postural headache, focal neurological deficits
or recent onset of bony pains
A known hypertensive for last 2 years and on regular medication (Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day)
Past History
Personal History
Takes mixed diet
Family history
Treatment History
Patient underwent a needle test for the swelling elsewhere and report was awaited.
Summary of History
A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless, progressive
swelling below the right side of jaw without history of increase in size of swelling while mastication, and
features of metastasis.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 82/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radioradial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
Afebrile
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Oral cavity
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of Case
• A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless,
progressive swelling below the right side of jaw for 3 months. On examination, an oval shaped
swelling of size 4 x 5 cm in present in the right submandibular region. Deep lobe is not palpable
in bidigital examination. Submandibular ductal opening appears normal. Swelling is not fixed to
surrounding structures. Opposite side submandibullar gland examination is normal.
I would like to give a differential diagnosis. My 1st provisional diagnosis is an enlarged sub mandibular
group of lymph node, and 2nd diagnosis is submandibular gland tumor – probably benign in origin.
TESTICULAR SWELLING CASE SHEET
Name Age/Sex Profession
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a swelling in
the right side of scrotum which was insidious in onset, gradually increasing in size and attained the
present size of around 9 cm.
No history suggestive of TB (Evening rise of temperature, cough with expectoration, weight loss)
No history suggestive of filariasis (History of reddish, painful streaks with swelling of lower limbs with
painful multiple swellings in groin)
Past History
Family history
Treatment History
Summary of History
A 29 yr old gentleman, presented with a painless, progressive swelling in the right side of scrotum. There
is no history of trauma, pain, fever, change in the size of the swelling during dialy activities. No history of
swelling anywhere else in body. No history suggestive of TB, filariasis. No history suggestive of
metastasis.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
I have examined the patient in both standing and lying down positions.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 82/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radioradial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
Afebrile
Respiratory rate : 14 cycles / min
Inspection
Palpation
• I have examined the left sided testis first which is normal in size, contour, sensation and
consistency.
• No local rise of temperature or tenderness overlying the right sided scrotal swelling
• I could able to get above the swelling and it suggests a pure scrotal swelling
• Testicular swelling of size 10x8 cm in largest dimensions, non fluctuant, non-transilluminant,
hard in consistency throughout swelling, freely mobile in scrotal pouch and is not fixed to scrotal
skin
• There is loss of testicular sensation
• Spermatic cord and epididymis is normal
• No lymphadenopathy in groin
• No left sided supra-clavicular lymphadenopathy.
Percussion
Auscultation
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of Case
• A 29 yr old gentleman, presented with a painless, progressive swelling in the right side of
scrotum for 3 months. On examination, a testicular swelling of size 10x8 cm which is hard in
consistency, and with loss of testicular sensation. No scrotal involvement and inguinal
lymphnodal involvement.
Note – It is always better to mention [ a.) No other lump seen at the sites of testicular
ectopia.b.)Secondary sexual characters are age appropriate ] in case of absence of testis in scrotal sac
i.e, Undescended testis or ectopic testis
THYROID CASE SHEET
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a swelling in
front part of the neck just left side of midline which was insidious in onset, started as a swelling of size 1
x 2 cm gradually progressive and attained the present size of around 3 x 3 cm.
The swelling is not associated with pain, fever. No history of sudden increase in the size of the swelling.
No history of skin changes overlying the swelling. No history of other swellings in the neck or
elsewhere in the body.
No history suggestive of tuberculosis (unexplained loss of weight, evening rise of temperature, cough
with expectoration
No history suggestive of metastasis (hemoptysis, dyspnea, postural headache, focal neurological deficits
or recent onset of bony pains
A known hypertensive for last 2 years and on regular medication (Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day)
Past History
Family history
Treatment History
Patient underwent a needle test for the swelling elsewhere and report awaited.
Summary of History
A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless, progressive
swelling over front part of neck without hypo or hyperthyroid symptoms, pressure symptoms and
features of metastasis.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
I have inspected the patient from front and palpated from behind.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 82/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radioradial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
No eye signs
No pretibial myxedema
Spine, Scalp, ENT examination – Normal
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of Case
• A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless,
progressive swelling over front part of neck without hypo or hyperthyroid symptoms, pressure
symptoms and features of metastasis. On examination an oval shaped swelling of size 4 x 3 cms
in present in the thyroid region, moving with the deglutition but not with protrusion of tongue.
No evidence of retrosternal extension.
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 4 years ago, when she noticed
Swelling of the left lower limb which was of insidious onset, started in the left foot and gradually
progressed up to upper thigh in a span of 3 years. This enlargement increases on walking or on standing
for long time and decreases partially on lying down.
The skin over the swollen limb has thickened, hardened and discoloured started 1 year after onset of
swelling and progressed also in the same way from foot to thigh.
The swelling of the limb is interfering with routine activities for last 6 months and patient was almost
bedridden for last one & half month.
Patient is also complaining of an ulcer formation over left leg just below knee joint for 1 month. This
ulcer was 1 x 1 cm in size and painless to start with. It gradually increased in size in spite of daily
dressings and attained the present size of 3-4 cm. This ulcer was spontaneous, progressive in nature,
associated with mild to moderate, continuous, dull aching pain which aggravates with movement and
relieves partially with rest. No history of fever, No history of bleeding episodes from the ulcer.
Past History
Personal History
Family history
Summary of History
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
A febrile
Respiratory rate: 14 cycles / min (abdomino-thoracic in male)
• I have examined the asymptomatic side ( i.e, right lower limb) which was normal
• Patient is lying on the bed with extension at the hip & knee joints
• No apparent shortening/lengthening of the limb
• No gross muscle wasting noted
• No deformity
• Patient can`t ambulate
• There is non-pitting edema of the left lower limb extending from the toes to the upper thigh
with thickened, hard, keratinized, brown-blackish discolored scaly skin over the lower limb. The
skin over the limb. There are multiple fissures present over the edematous limb from which
serous oozing can be appreciated.
• Squaring of the toes present with sparing of skin crease between leg and ankle.
• A single ulcer of size 4 x 5 cm in greatest dimensions is present over the upper anterior leg 4 cm
below the tibial tuberosity. This ulcer is having irregular margins, edges at superior & medial
boundaries are everting and inferior & lateral boundaries are sloping. Floor is covered by
necrotic slough. Base is formed by underlying bony tissue and ulcer is not fixed to underlying
bone. There is copious sero-purulent discharge could be seen from the ulcer. Sorrounding skin
of the ulcer is inflamed with tenderness and mild elevation of temperature.
Arterial pulses are palpable in both limbs which are normal in volume and character.
Measurements
Systemic examination
Summary of case
Clinical Diagnosis (Provisional)
Percussion
Auscultation
No eye signs
No pretibial myxedema
Systemic examination
• Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is normal.
Summary of Case
• A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless,
progressive swelling over front part of neck without hypo or hyperthyroid symptoms, pressure
symptoms and features of metastasis. On examination an oval shaped swelling of size 4 x 3 cms
in present in the thyroid region, moving with the deglutition but not with protrusion of tongue.
No evidence of retrosternal extension.
Chief Complaint
Non healing wound over the inner aspect of lower leg – 6 months
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 4 years ago, when he noticed
Enlargement of the veins of left lower limb, which was of insidious onset, started in the ankle region and
gradually progressed up to upper thigh in a span of 2 years. This enlargement increases on walking or on
standing for long time and decreases on lying down.
This enlargement of veins is associated with a dull aching pain in the left lower leg which is of mild – to-
moderate intensity, started few months after noticing of venous enlargement. This pain is progressive in
nature, which intensifies towards the end of the day and aggravates on walking, prolonged standing and
relieves on lying down.
These symptoms are also associated with swelling of the lower leg & ankle region for 2 years. This
swelling partially reduces on lying down and aggravates on walking, standing for prolonged times. This
swelling is also associated with blackish discoloration around lower leg and ankle region.
For the last 6 months, he complained of development of an ulcer in the inner aspect of lower leg –
spontaneously. This ulcer was 1 x 1 cm in size and painless to start with.It gradually increased in size
inspite of dialy dressings and attined the present size of 3-4 cm. This non healing wound is associated
with continuous dull aching pain, watery discharge.
Personal History
Family history
Summary of History
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale –
Vital signs
Pulse – 78/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radio-radial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
A febrile
• I have examined the asymptomatic side ( i.e, right lower limb) which was normal
• On examination of left lower limb
• Patient is lying on the bed with extension at the hip & knee joints
• No apparent shortening/lengthening of the limb
• No gross muscle wasting noted
• No deformity
• Normal gait
• There are engorged, tortuous, dilated veins extending from medial malleolar region, passing
over the medial aspect of leg, knee joint and reaching upto upper thigh – suggesting the great
saphenous venous system. No cough impulse present at SFJ.
• Hyperpigmentation with eczematous changes present over the left gaiter`s area along with
brawny pitting edema.
• A single ulcer of size 4 x 5 cm in greatest dimensions is present in the gaiter area with irregular
margins, edges at superior & medial boundaries are everting and inferior & lateral boundaries
are sloping. Floor is covered by necrotic slough. Base is formed by underlying soft tissue and not
fixed to underlying bone. There is copious sero-purulent discharge could be seen from the ulcer.
• Sorrounding skin of the ulcer is hyperpigmented, edematous, inflamed with tenderness and mild
elevation of temperature. There is induration extending 1 cm circumferentially from the edge.
• Apart from this no other abnormality in left leg.
• Brodie – Trendelenburg test – Imcompetence of SFJ
• Modified perthe`s test – Negative
• Schwartz`s test – positive
• Cough impulse test – positive
Arterial pulses are palpable in both limbs which are normal in volume and character.
Measurements
Summary of case
• A 62 yr old gentleman, presented with gradually deepening jaundice without waxing & waning
and is associated with generalized itching, passage of clay colored stools and mild dull aching,
continuous, non- radiating pain in the upper abdomen. He is also giving history of loss of weight
and loss of appetite. On examination, there is hepatomegaly with palpable gall bladder. Liver is
non tender, having round borders, surface is soft & smooth. No other lump is palpable in
abdomen.
Chief Complaint
Patient was apparently normal /maintaining normal health 3 months ago, when he noticed a swelling
in front part of the neck just left side of midline which was insidious in onset, started as a swelling of
size 1 x 2 cm gradually progressive and attained the present size of around 3 x 3 cm.
The swelling is not associated with pain, fever. No history of sudden increase in the size of the
swelling. No history of skin changes overlying the swelling. No history of other swellings in the neck
or elsewhere in the body.
No history suggestive of tuberculosis (unexplained loss of weight, evening rise of temperature, cough
with expectoration
A known hypertensive for last 2 yearsand on regular medication (Tab Amlodipine 5 mg once a day)
Past History
Personal History
Family history
Treatment History
Patient underwent a needle test for the swelling elsewhere and report awaited.
Summary of History
A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless, progressive
swelling over front part of neck without hypo or hyperthyroid symptoms, pressure symptoms and
features of metastasis.
I have examined the patient with informed consent in a well lit room and adequate exposure in the
presence of family attendant.
I have inspected the patient from front and palpated from behind.
BMI - Wt - Ht-
Performance scale
Vital signs
Pulse 82/min in the right radial artery , normal volume, regular rhythm, no radioradial delay and
radio-femoral delay.
Afebrile
Inspection
∑ Facial symmetry normal ∑ An oval shapedswelling of size 4 x 3 cms in present in the thyroid region
with horizontal extent - from the midline to 3 cm laterally on the left side, vertical extent 2 cm below
the thyroid prominence to 3 cm above the supra-sternal notch. ∑ The swelling is having well defined
marginsin all boundaries. ∑ The surface of the swelling appears smooth ∑ No engorged veins / visible
arterial pulsations over the swelling or in the neck. ∑ Skinover the swelling normal. ∑ Swelling moves
with deglutition but not with protrusion of tongue ∑ Lower border of the swelling is seen ∑ No any
other swelling noted in the neck.
Palpation
∑ No local rise of temperature or tenderness overlying the swelling ∑ All inspectory findings (site, size,
shape, surface, overlying skin) are confirmed ∑ The swelling is firm in consistency, mobileside to side
but having limited mobilityvertically. ∑ Plane of the swelling is deep to deep fascia and is not fixed to
underlying structures and overlying skin. ∑ Rest of the thyroid glandis not palpable ∑ Trachea is in the
midline ∑ Bilateral carotid palpable ∑ No cervical lymphadenopathy
Percussion
Auscultation
No eye signs
No pretibial myxedema
Systemic examination ∑ Cardio vascular system, respiratory system and abdominal examination is
normal.
Summary of Case
∑ A 45 yr old gentleman, known hypertensive for last 2 years has come with a painless, progressive
swelling over front part of neck without hypo or hyperthyroid symptoms, pressure symptoms and
features of metastasis. On examination an oval shaped swelling of size 4 x 3 cms in present in the
thyroid region, moving with the deglutition but not with protrusion of tongue. No evidence of
retrosternal extension.