Australian Journal of General Practice
Lymphangiectasia: a diagnostic challenge for the general practitionerBreast cancer usually requires surgery, lymphadenectomy and radiotherapy as treatment. In some cases, this may result in...
Figure 1. Skin rash A. Distribution of the skin rash from the right scapula down the right arm B. Close-up of the skin rash on the right upper arm C. Extension of the skin rash down to the right...
Anal pruritus affects up to 5% of the population. It is often persistent and the constant urge to scratch the area can cause great distress. Although usually caused by a combination of irritants...
Case studyA man, 69 years of age, who previously had worked in the petroleum industry, presented with a 20 year history of an episodic rash on his arms, legs and trunk. He stated that the rash...
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Fibroids are common, benign smooth muscle tumours originating from uterine myometrial cells. They are estimated to affect 40–80% of women by age 50 years.1,2 Symptomatic fibroids are associated...
Table 1. Common causes of goitreHashimoto thyroiditisGraves diseaseFamilial or sporadic multinodular goitreIodine deficiencyFollicular adenomaColloid nodule or cystThyroid cancerFigure 1...
Prostate cancer is the most common solid organ cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Australian men. Recent statistics confirm that there are close to 20,000 diagnosed...
Cancer is a major cause of disability and death in Australia, with three government funded screening programs now in place nationally. As cancer screening tests are performed on healthy...
The patient presenting with anal pain, anal lump or rectal bleeding is a common occurrence in the general practice setting and the combination of symptoms usually gives an indication of the most...