... Abstract The introduction of biometric procedures in the examination of psychosomatic illnesses requires an exact analysis of the available parameters. In cardiac neurosis, those characteristics must be emphasized from three points of view: psychoanalysis, test psychology and clinical...

.... This review summarizes the history and physical examination that will help diagnose common vestibular disorders presenting with vertigo. The History: What to Ask Is there a hallucination of movement? Vertigo is a false sense of movement [ 1 ] that might be spinning, rocking, swaying or bouncing...

... Abstract Beta-blockers are frequently used in dialysis patients because of their cardioprotective properties. However, the effect of beta-blockers on reducing dialysis mortality has not been sufficiently examined to date. Thus, we sought to examine the effects on cardiovascular prognosis...

... and excisional (local excision for small and superficial lesions) biopsy and core-needle biopsy (CNB) are generally accepted as sampling techniques in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal neoplasms [ 8 ]. Open biopsy usually provides sufficient tissue for histopathologic examination as well as for ancillary studies...

.... Radiographic examinations give abundant diagnostic information and comprise the necessary modality in the evaluation of bone lesions. The most important task for the radiologist is to evaluate the extent of the tumor rather than the tissue diagnosis. In many cases of benign bone lesions, radiography may...

.... Visual field (VF) examination is still a fundamental tool in glaucoma diagnosis and follow-up. It is a mandatory test to confirm the presence of VF defects in a patient with suspect glaucoma, to quantify the severity of functional damage, and to assess the progression of the disease. Automated white...

... Abstract This chapter highlights examination techniques that are specific for assessment of a patient with an intraocular tumor. It is assumed that a full ophthalmic and systemic history is obtained for all patients in addition to complete examination of both eyes. Usual methods of ophthalmic...

... specificity, or 94% [ 12 ]. Lieberman and coworkers showed that measurement of IgE to Ara h 2 was a more specific test for challenge-proven peanut allergy than IgE to peanut was, with specificity ranging from 85 to 95%, depending on whether the cohort examined was in the US or Sweden [ 14 ]. The increased...

... Abstract Orbital disease usually arises within the orbit or spreads from adjacent structures. The aetiology can be inflammatory, vascular or neoplastic, either benign or malignant. To reach a correct diagnosis, a thorough history is essential, followed by a proper clinical examination...

... Abstract Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) has revolutionized endoscopic imaging. It permits a microscopic view of tissue during an ongoing examination for the first time. For hepatobiliary imaging, confocal probes can be introduced into the bile duct via a catheter or cholangioscope during...

... Abstract Pediatric gynecological examination is very simple, but usually unrecognized by physicians without a specific experience in pediatric gynecology. It is always necessary and most of the time sufficient in children and adolescents consulting for gynecological complaints, endocrine...

... deformity requiring a second operation is anticipated; (4) the planned operation interferes with other prospective surgery. These considerations clearly influence both the selection of the specific treatment modality as well as timing of interventions. Apart from physical examination and common imaging...

... University Press, 1985; 31. Payk TR: Robert Schumann als Patient in Bonn-Endenich. Confin Psychiatr 1977;20:153-161 32. Sams E: Schubert's illness re-examined. Musical Times 1980;131:15-22 33. Schirlbauer A: Das zeitgenössische ölporträt Schuberts hat seinen Maler gefunden: Anton Depauly. Neues...

.... The otosclerotic stapes is characterized by a typicalirregular pattern. Histological examination of the stapedial footplate or its fragmentsshowed three types of otosclerotic lesions: fibrotic, sclerotic, and spongiotic. Our observationscould support the hypothesis that otosclerosis is not a static disease. ...