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1
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Physical methods

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Inspection

Palpation- internal(rectal?) or external

2
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Ancillary diagnostic methods

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Fine needle aspiration- cytology
Biopsy- histopathology
Surgical excision- histopath
Diagnostic imaging- US, Endoscopy

3
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Palpable lymph nodes in healthy horses

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Manibular

Superficial inguinal

4
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Palpable lymph nodes in pathological conditions

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Lateral retropharyngeal
Superficial cervical
Rectal palpation: iliosacral and mesenteric

5
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Locations to examine mucus membranes

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Oral mucosa
Conjunctiva
Nasal mucosa
Anal mucosa
Genital mucosa
6
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Normal mucus membrane findings

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Light pink
Smooth- but conjunctiva slightly wrinkled 
Shiny 
Moist
Intact
Blood vessels barely visible 
Capillary refill time less than 2 secs
7
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Abnormal findings of mucus membranes

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Pale- anaemia
Haemaperitoneum
External haemorrhage

Dark pink/red/ dirty red + toxic rim- hypovolaemic/endotoxic shock
Small intestinal strangulation
Grass sickness
Colitis

Yellow- icterus
Neonatal isoerythrolysis

Patechiae
Strangles
Tumour
Rectal prolapse