Clinical presentation is one of the core sections of a standard Vetlucent article.
Placement in article
The “Clinical presentation” section follows the Epidemiology section and precedes the Pathology section.
Content and organization
This section should briefly describe the common presenting signs and symptoms seen in veterinary patients with the condition in question. Focus on the clinical features most relevant to imaging, including both physical exam findings and owner-reported concerns that often prompt diagnostic workup.
Basic laboratory abnormalities may be mentioned where relevant, such as hematology, serum chemistry, urinalysis, or other screening tests. Keep this section concise—usually one to three sentences is sufficient.
Complications
If acute complications are a key part of how the condition presents, these can be included under a Complications subheading within this section. This includes complications that lead to clinical signs (e.g. gastric volvulus causing acute distension and collapse or a pathologic fracture through a bone tumor prompting lameness).
Long-term complications or sequelae—such as secondary infections, chronic changes, or treatment-related issues—should instead be placed in the Treatment and Prognosis section.
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