First consult with the patient

In this video, our patient, John, has his first consultation with Dr Halmos in the outpatient clinic. Dr. Halmos takes a short medical history from Mr Smith. The patient’s medical history is often a crucial step in evaluating patients. Information gathered by doing a thorough medical history will direct to a differential diagnosis.

1. Describe your differential diagnosis of this patient, based on the first impression. Please mention the characteristics that lead you to this differential diagnosis.
2. What are some of the general causes of a swelling? Which cause would you say is most relevant in this patient’s case?