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==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
*The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with large cell carcinoma of the lung :<ref name="pmid4813837">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hyde L, Hyde CI |title=Clinical manifestations of lung cancer |journal=Chest |volume=65 |issue=3 |pages=299–306 |year=1974 |pmid=4813837 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with large cell carcinoma of the lung:<ref name="pmid4813837">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hyde L, Hyde CI |title=Clinical manifestations of lung cancer |journal=Chest |volume=65 |issue=3 |pages=299–306 |year=1974 |pmid=4813837 |doi= |url=}}</ref>


===General appearance===
===General appearance===
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*[[Swelling]] of hands and feet
*[[Swelling]] of hands and feet
*[[Weakness]]
*[[Weakness]]


==References==
==References==
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Overview

Physical examination findings of large cell carcinoma of the lung will depend on the stage and size of the tumor. Large cell carcinoma of the lung with peripheral location may cause reduced chest expansion, tachypnea, and crackling sounds. Other common physical examination findings of patients with large cell carcinoma of the lung, may include: bubbling noises, decreased/absent breath sounds, and whispered pectoriloquy.[1]

Physical Examination

  • The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with large cell carcinoma of the lung:[1]

General appearance

  • Well-appearing
  • Older age in relation to chronological age
  • Lethargic
  • Confused

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  • Performed in the anterior chest/posterior chest
  • Hoarseness
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hyde L, Hyde CI (1974). "Clinical manifestations of lung cancer". Chest. 65 (3): 299–306. PMID 4813837.