Physical Examination and Labs
Overview
The physical examination of the adolescent and young adult male should include:
- Vital Signs, including screening for early hypertension
- Height, Weight, BMI
- Vision acuity, Hearing
- Skin Exam: Assess for acne, acanthosis nigrans (indicator of diabetes), atypical nevi (pre-skin cancer), tattoos, piercings, signs of abuse or self inflicted injury.
- Cardiac Exam: Assess for murmur (supine and standing), displaced PMI (signs of cardiomegaly)
- Musculoskeletal: Examine back for scoliosis, symmetry of extremities [Include separate section on pre-participation exam]
- Breast Exam: Assess for gynecomastia (breast development)
- Tanner Staging: Pubic hair, genitalia
- Testicular Exam: hydrocele, varicocele, undescended testis, masses, hernias, signs of STIs (discharge, lesions), instruction for self-exams**
- Cardiac Exam (assessing for
- Psychiatric Exam (Mental Status Exam): Note mood, affect, insight, judgment, and assess for suicidality/homicidality/self-inflicted injuries
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Physical Examination and Labs
Health History and Screening
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