I think it's muscular distensions (sm)

Posted By: CAMT on 2006-09-18
In Reply to: jugular distention???? scler does not make sense to me (nm) - mac

Subject: I think it's muscular distensions (sm)

There's a slight glitch in the recording, and I think I'm just hearing the end of muscular distensions.

Thanks for your help!

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Does scler distensions make sense (sm) - CAMT
- it's "scleral distension is" - .......sm - Skipper
  - I'm sorry, what does this have to do with a neck exam? - anon
- jugular venous distention? NM - Anon
- jugular distention???? scler does not make sense to me (nm) - mac
  - I think it's muscular distensions (sm) - CAMT
    - getting more and more strange....(sm) - mac
      - I think you may be right...haven't sent it in yet - CAMT

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I know that scler is a prefix meaning hard. I have an ESL doc who is using this phrase when talking about a neck examination:

No lymph nodes or scler distensions could be appreciated.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!