Sentences with phrase «physical palpation»

If your veterinarian suspects a dangerous hairball, he or she will use a combination of X-rays, blood work, ultrasound tests and physical palpation to diagnose the problem.

Some thyroid nodules or tumors can be found by physical palpation of the thyroid gland in most cats, but about a third of hyperthyroid cats have thyroid tumors located within the thoracic cavity and can not be palpated.

In cats with a thyroid carcinoma, extension or metastasis to the thoracic cavity is common, so physical palpation alone will grossly underestimate the full extent of these malignant tumors.

Not exact matches

Common diagnostic tests for adenocarcinoma are: physical exam including palpation of lymph nodes and digital rectal exam; blood tests including a complete blood count and serum chemistry panel which includes calcium and albumin, chest x-ray, abdominal x-ray and / or ultrasound, fine - needle aspirate and / or biopsy.

Your vet diagnoses bladder cancer initially through a physical exam, feeling for a thickened urinary bladder wall via a rectal palpation.

OA is diagnosed through a combination of a thorough physical examination, a palpation (feeling with the fingers to localize pain and determine its intensity), and additional diagnostics including x-rays or other imaging technology.

To diagnose a patella problem your veterinarian will do a physical examination and palpation on your Havanese and it can be confirmed by x-rays.

Physical examination — A mass may be detected upon palpation in approximately 20 - 40 % of dogs with lymphoma and approximately 20 - 50 % dogs with non-lymphomatous solid intestinal lesions.

In multi centric lymphoma there should be a thorough physical and rectal (relating to the rectum) examination including palpation of all assessable lymph nodes.

Initially, a physical exam is done including a rectal palpation to assess the prostate gland for size and consistency.

Your wellness exams will include a physical examination similar to the one you have every year at your own doctor's office: we will carefully examine your pet externally, examining your pets skin and coat, their eyes, their joint function, their lung and heart function, palpation of the major abdominal organs and your pet's affect and demeanor.

A physical examination, digital palpation and radiographs (x-rays) allow your veterinarian to correctly diagnose the problem.

The most common neurological and physical examination finding is atlanto - occipital pain and increased sensitivity on pin point palpation on atlanto - occipital joint.

Every selective shift, I observed at least one colic diagnostic work - up — complete with history - taking, physical exam, bloodwork, rectal palpation, ultrasound, and abdominal tap.

A physical examination, digital palpation and radiographs (X-rays) allow your veterinarian to diagnose this problem correctly.

The physical examination comes next, which will usually include an overall health assessment, vital signs, behavior, and palpation of the abdomen.

Physical examinations on all canines evaluated included hind limb lameness (unilateral or bilateral), with discomfort on extension and internal rotation of the noted hind limb, and with rigidity + / - spasm and discomfort on direct palpation of the iliopsoas muscle belly or tendon.

The physical includes body temperature, weight, reflexes, blood pressure, breath sounds, abdominal palpation, overall coat and skin condition, pulse, and respiratory rate.

When possible, the minimal workup should consist of directed history taking, physical examination, anal sac palpation / expression, radiographs and urinalysis.

Diagnostic techniques — The physical examination consists of rectal palpation, complete blood count, serum biochemistry profile, urinanalysis and evaluation for possible lymphadenopathy.

A general veterinary physical usually begins with a skin and mouth examination, palpation of the animal's abdomen, its femoral and jugular pulse and a stethoscope - assisted examination of its heart and lungs.

Physical examination findings (including abdominal palpation) are usually normal, although some dogs may be underweight and inappetent or painful on palpation of their abdomen, depending upon the cause of their colitis.

Urinary problems are diagnosed with a thorough history and physical examination, including abdominal palpation (examination by feel), blood tests, urinalysis and x-rays.

Arthritis is diagnosed through a combination of a thorough physical examination, a palpation (feeling with the fingers to localize pain and determine its intensity), and additional diagnostics including x-rays or other imaging technology.

As the veterinarian does a physical examination (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, abdominal palpation), he may ask the following questions.