Colorectal tumours Article Author – Daniel Arbide Editor – Daniel Arbide Last updated 09/05/2025 Table of Contents Introduction (1,2) Colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently the 4th most common cancer in the UK, although globally it has the 3rd highest rate of new cancer diagnoses (9.6%), and the 2nd highest cancer mortality (9.3%). A combination …
Acute Pancreatitis Article Article Author – Dr Daniel Arbide Editor – Dr Daniel Arbide Last updated 09/04/2025 Table of Contents Introduction Acute pancreatitis involves inflammation of the pancreas, in conjunction with the inappropriate activation and release of digestive enzymes, notably trypsin, which can damage the pancreas and nearby tissues via autodigestion. Most commonly caused by …
Difficulty Swallowing Station Practice Stations Author – Bharneedharan Surendaran Editor – Dr Ansaam El-Sherif Last updated 22/08/24 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute). Take a history (6 minute). Answer viva questions (3 minute). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings After completing the history, viva the …
Difficulty Swallowing History Guides Author – Bharneedharan Surendaran Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 25/07/24 Table of Contents Introduction Difficulty Swallowing can be categorised into three sub groups as described by patients: Dysphagia; Odynophagia; Globus. The definition of dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. However dysphagia can be further broken down in having difficulty swallowing solids …
Melena History History Guides Author – Dr Tachakrit Tachatirakul Editor – Dr Tachakrit Tachatirakul Last updated 06/05/24 Table of Contents Introduction Melaena is one of the findings which may be a complaint to see a GP or ED. Alternatively it could also be one of the signs found in secondary care as an incidental finding …
Change in Bowel Habit Station Practice Stations Author – Fatima Wasti Reviewer – Sofia Hu Editor – Ansaam El-Sherif Last updated 04/02/24 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute). Take a history (6 minute). Answer viva questions (3 minute). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings After completing the history, viva …
Abdominal Pain History History Guides Author – Dr Keiran Dey Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 08/01/24 Table of Contents Introduction Causes of abdominal pain can range from surgical emergencies to mild self limiting gastroenteritis. Being able to take a thorough history to differentiate between possible causes is of vital importance. Presenting Complaint Site Consider …
Paediatric Abdominal Pain Practice Station Practice Stations Author – James Mackintosh Editor – Ansaam El-Sherif Last updated 06/08/2023 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute). Take a history (6 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings After completing the history, viva …
Change in Bowel Habit Practice Station Practice Stations Author – Fatima Wasti Reviewer – Sofia Hu Editor – Ansaam El-Sherif Last updated 10/06/23 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute). Take a history (6 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings …