Australian Journal of General Practice
Formerly Australian Family Physician (AFP)
Undescended testis is a common condition; management in a timely fashion may reduce the risk of malignancy and infertility.
Female pattern hair loss can affect women of all ages with significant morbidity and may be the first sign of an underlying systemic condition.
A woman aged 20 years presented with a more than three-month history of a scaly, erythematous rash to the groin.
Rational investigation of thyroid disease requires careful avoidance of over-investigation of minor abnormalities balanced with prompt diagnosis of serious health conditions.
Noncardiac chest pain is a cause of significant morbidity and can be responsible for a high personal cost and healthcare burden.
General practitioners are ideally placed to identify high-risk infantile haemangiomas and coordinate their management.
Molecular targeting agents are revolutionising treatment options, particularly poly adenosine diphosphate–ribose polymerase inhibitors, especially for patients with an underlying BRCA mutation.
The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).
Two male patients aged in their 20s, who had no relationship with each other, separately presented with a three-month history of multiple asymptomatic papules on the genitalia.
A man aged 88 years was referred to a geriatric clinic for falls evaluation.
This issue describes aspects of modern cancer treatment and underscores the importance of general practitioners to achieve optimal whole-person care.
A man aged 62 years who worked as school cleaner presented with concerns of a blue-grey colouration to all his nails.
A male mechanic, aged 67 years, presents with a new-onset facial rash of six months’ duration.
A systematic approach to viewing the radiograph should be used, and an understanding of the anatomy of the area is needed to fully assess the image.
All neck masses should be considered malignant until proven otherwise.