title: The diagnostic evaluation: history, physical examination, urinalysis, and imaging.
abstract: Utilizing techniques of history, physical examination, and office laboratory tests, the primary care practitioner can diagnose many urologic disorders. Familiarity with uroradiologic studies as described in this article will further aid the diagnostic process and the interpretation of recommendations from consultants.
authors.affiliation: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Department of Family Practice, Burlington.
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Little
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D010821:Physicians, Family; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014556:Urine / Q000032:analysis; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging