Suspecting the obvious in rheumatology.
In rheumatological medicine taking an accurate history is essential. So too is the skill of observing a clinical sign, recognising its significance and then following through with an appropriate line of questioning. This article highlights some of the rheumatological signs that may be observed by a seemingly casual head to toe scan of a patient.
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Department of Rheumatology, Monash Medical Centre, Victoria.
D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology