African Health OER Network: Examination of the Goitre

crest of the university of ghana
Term:
2011
Published:
May 3, 2011
Revised:
June 9, 2015

This multimedia-based module is part of a series designed for medical students to assist in preparation for clinical examinations in surgery. This module explores how to examine superficial swellings including various goitres.

The basic guidelines for surgery are similar to internal medicine. The disease profile, however, may vary. The basic process is:

   1. History
   2. Physical Examination
   3. Integration of information

This module has been internally reviewed by a cross-disciplinary committee within University of Ghana prior to releasing as an Open Educational Resource.

Authors: Dr Nii Armah Adu-Aryee, Prof E Q Acheampong, Prof E D Yeboah, Mr. Baako, Dr Michael Segbefia, Prof. Richard M. K. Adanu, Chris Andrew Yebuah

Institution: University of Ghana

Learning Objectives

   1. To examine superficial swellings including various goitres.
   2. To integrate history examination findings to make diagnosis.

crest of the university of ghana
Term:
2011
Published:
May 3, 2011
Revised:
June 9, 2015

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Clinical Examinations in Surgery: Examination of the Goitre

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