Ankle swelling
Summary of Common Conditions Seen in OSCEs Condition Clues from the history Investigations Renal failure Risk factors, e.g. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, use of nephrotoxic drugs,Associated symptoms, e.g. tiredness, metallic taste,…
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…
