Examination of

examination of


-“No intra-abdominal or retroperitoneal adenopathy.” – The retroperitoneum and its contents are  part of the abdomen; no need to say both.  Adenopathy is a common misnomer; adeno means “gland” and lymph nodes are not glands. I think it’s simpler and more direct to say “No abnormal lymph nodes”.  If specific pertinent negatives are warranted, then specifics should be given. For example “No abnormal peripancreatic or para-aortic lymph nodes”.

“Examination of the pelvis demonstrates that the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and urinary bladder are normal.” – “Examination of the pelvis” is unnecessary meta-discourse. Where else can the prostate gland, seminal vesicles and urinary bladder be found?

-likewise the phrases “Examination of the lung bases” and “Examination of the osseous structures” give no useful information and should be omitted.