Testicular
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Testicular mass How to differentiate Testicular tumour Woody hard/firm Smooth or craggy surface Not separate from testicle Not transilluminable Can get above it…
Vascular (arterial)
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Condition Symptoms Signs Intermittent claudication Pain on exerciseRelief on restLocation of pain dictates site of narrowing: Aortoiliac disease – buttock claudication and impotence…
Palpitations
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Condition Key points in history Key points in management Atrial fibrillation Elderly patientPast medical history of ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure,…
Chest pain
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs ‘Red flags’ Common errors Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) Past medical history of ACS Mistaking pain from an aortic dissection for an ACS. The…
Respiratory
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Hints and Tips for the Exam Inspection Inspection can often provide the diagnosis at the respiratory station. There are some key stereotypical features…
Ophthalmoscopy
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Condition Findings on examination Management Diabetic retinopathy Background retinopathy: blot haemorrhages, microaneurysms, hard exudatesPre-proliferative: cotton wool spots, intraretinal microvascular abnormalities (IRMAs), venous loopsProliferative:…
Musculoskeletal problems in children
Children often have musculoskeletal symptoms. Most are benign and many occur after trauma. The GP’s duty is to distinguish these from more serious conditions. Here are just some conditions that…
