Examination of Swellings

Examination of a swelling related to an organ such as Thyroid or parotid swelling and not related to an anatomical area such as Groin, Popliteal fossa, femoral triangle, axilla for example is discussed in their relevant chapters in this book. By Examination of a swelling in this Chapter we mean a swelling in the Skin, Subcutaneous tissue related to deep Fascia, Muscle or bone. Over a cavity or in a limb. By a Cavity we mean, the Cranium, spinal Cord.