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==Overview==
Common physical examination findings of GIST include abdominal distension and palpable abdominal mass.

==Physical Examination==
*Physical examination of patients with GIST is usually positive for abdominal distension and palpable abdominal mass. Other findings include:

===Appearance of the Patient===
*Patients with GIST usually appear tired. 

===Vital Signs===

*Low-grade fever
*[[Hypothermia]] may be present
*[[Tachycardia]] with regular pulse 
*Tachypnea 
*Low blood pressure

===Skin===
*[[Jaundice]] (seen in obstructive duodenal GIST) 
* [[Pallor]] (seen with abdominal bleeding)

===HEENT===
* Icteric sclera (seen in obstructive duodenal GIST)

===Neck===
*[[Lymphadenopathy]] (rare)

===Abdomen===
*[[Abdominal distention]] 
*Succussion splash (gastric outlet obstruction with GIST in pylorus) 
*Shifting dullness (intraperitoneal rupture of large GIST with hemoperitoneum) 
*Palpable abdominal mass (location depends upon the site of GIST) 
*Severe cases may have abdominal perforation with signs of peritonitis such as:
**[[Abdominal tenderness]] 
**Rigidity 
**Guarding

===Extremities===
*Pitting [[edema]] of the lower extremities



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