Examination of the groin and scrotum
33 Examination of the groin and scrotum Questions How do you test for reducibility of an inguinal hernia? If a hernia extends into the scrotum, is it direct or indirect?…
Breast cancer
38 Breast cancer Questions Who is screened for breast cancer? How is a presurgical diagnosis of breast cancer formed? How is lymph node status determined? Breast cancer is the commonest…
Stomach disorders
7 Stomach disorders Questions What are the causes of dyspepsia? What is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and how is it treated? What are the complications of peptic ulcers? Dyspepsia Dyspepsia is…
Colorectal cancer and polyps
13 Colorectal cancer and polyps Questions How does colorectal cancer present? How would you investigate suspected colorectal cancer? How is colorectal cancer staged, and what is the significance? Colorectal carcinoma…
The carotid artery and upper limb vascular diseases
26 The carotid artery and upper limb vascular diseases Questions How may carotid artery disease present? What are the indications for surgery in carotid artery disease? What is Raynaud’s phenomenon?…
Prostate cancer
30 Prostate cancer Questions How may prostate cancer present? Under what conditions would prostate specific antigen (PSA) be raised? What are the alternatives to surgery for prostate cancer? Prostate cancer…
Upper limb nerve palsies
57 Upper limb nerve palsies Questions What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome? What is the sensory distribution of the hand? How would you test for an ulnar nerve…
Examination of the neck
43 Examination of the neck Questions How can you identify a thyroid lump? What are the boundaries of the neck triangles? How do you assess the thyroid status? The scheme…
Urinary incontinence
37 Urinary incontinence Questions What are the different types of incontinence? What are the treatment options for someone with genuine stress incontinence? What is the immediate treatment of acute urinary…
