Bruising - Likely benign
Patient presents with bruising for the last Does not recall any trauma to account for the bruises Has not had any significant bruising in the past Denies abdominal pain, haemoptytis, PR bleeding, malaena or nose bleeds Feels otherwise well No chest pain, abdominal pain or SOB No fatigue No personal or family history of blood clotting disorders, haemophilia, thalassaemia Examination: The patient appears well. There is clinically no evidence of anaemia Vitals as noted Bruises noted in the following areas: Respiratory exam : good air entry bilaterally No respiratory distress No crepitations or wheeze Abdominal exam: soft No tenderness, guarding or rebound No hepatomegaly or splenomegaly Brief examination of the Cardiovascular system was normal: - Heart sound were dual with no obvious murmurs - JVP was not elevated - No peripheral oedema - No fine creps throughout the lung fields Throat exam was normal: - Pharynx showed no redness or pus - Tonsils ...