Health Assessment Peripheral Vasc + Breast Genital Terms

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Folliculitis

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Infection in a follicle

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Hernia: inguinal, umbilical, femoral , epigastric

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A bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening

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chancre

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a painless ulcer, particularly one developing on the genitals as a result of venereal disease.

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Hypospadias

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condition in which the opening of the penis is on the underside rather than the tip.

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Epispadias

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rare type of malformation of the penis in which the urethra ends in an opening on the upper aspect (the dorsum) of the penis. It can also develop in females when the urethra develops too far anteriorly.

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Lymph system

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network of organs,lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that make and move lymph from tissues to the bloodstream. The lymph system is a major part of the body's immune system.

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Claudication

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condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries

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Pallor

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an unhealthy pale appearance.

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Paresthesia

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Tingling, sensation that is a result of ischemia

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Concave

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Dipping in

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Convex

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Curving out

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Doppler

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The Doppler effect in an ultrasonic pulse probe detects the reflected sound from moving blood.

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Orthostatic BP

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BP laying down, sitting up, standing up

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Ankle Brachial Index

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Ankle BP/brachial BP

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Allen Test

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test to determine whether the patency of the radial or ulnar artery is normal. It is performed prior to radial cannulation or catheterisation, because placement of such a catheter often results in thrombosis. Therefore the test is used to reduce the risk of ischemia to the hand.

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Lymph edema

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Refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Sometimes both arms or both legs swell. Most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. It results from a blockage in your lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. The blockage prevents lymph fluid from draining well, and the fluid buildup leads to swelling.

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Cellulitis

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A spreading bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin. Sometimes cellulitis appears in areas where the skin has broken open, such as the skin near ulcers or surgical wounds. Symptoms and signs include redness, tenderness, swelling, and warmth

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Angioedema

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may be caused by an allergic reaction. During the reaction, histamine and other chemicals are released into the bloodstream. The body releases histamine when the immune system detects a foreign substance

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Papilledema

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optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure. The swelling is usually bilateral and can occur over a period of hours to weeks.

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Epitrochlear

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Found on the inside of the upper arm, just above the elbow. These are rarely the site of pathology and thus not routinely examined. If there is clinical evidence of an infection distal to the elbow, it makes sense to feel for these nodes as they are part of the drainage pathway. To examine, cup the patient's elbow in your hand (left elbow with right hand and vice versa) and palpate just above the elbow, along the inside of the upper arm. When inflamed, the nodes become large and tender.

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Raynauds

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areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. Smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas (vasospasm). Women are more likely than men to get it.