Enthralling signs - a key to diagnosis
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 12
Abstract
Certain signs manifested in head and neck region including oral cavity serve as an imperative clue in diagnosing systemic disorders. The visibility of these signs often enables the physician to make an instant or spot diagnosis. The word diagnosis means ―thorough knowledge, it is the greatest task and a key to successful clinical practice. Hence a thorough knowledge regarding various presenting signs and symptoms is of utmost importance to a clinician for precise diagnosis and management of a disease. This present article reviews various fascinating ―SIGNS” which in medical lexicon refers to an objective physical finding observed by an examiner. Only signs that are visible, palpable, or elicited by direct manipulation, and dermatologic signs associated with oral involvement are included herein.
Authors and Affiliations
Deepika Meesala, Talla Harshavardhan, Nimma Vijayalaxmi and Madhulatha Gopaladas
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