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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
*[[Physical examination]] of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the [[disease]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/ | *[[Physical examination]] of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the [[disease]].<ref name="urlHypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)—Health Professional Version - National Cancer Institute">{{cite web |url=https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/hp/adult/hypopharyngeal-treatment-pdq#link/_217_toc |title=Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)—Health Professional Version - National Cancer Institute |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the [[disease]]. | *Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the [[disease]]. | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
*Well appearing | *Well appearing | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
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===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
===Ears=== | ====Ears==== | ||
*Diminished [[hearing]] | *Diminished [[hearing]] | ||
===Neck=== | |||
*[[Cervical]] [[ | ====Neck==== | ||
===Throat=== | *[[Cervical]] [[lymphadenopathy]] | ||
*[[Erythematous]] | ====Throat==== | ||
*[[Erythematous]] may be present in case of sore of throat. | |||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
* | * Pulmonary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal. | ||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Hepatomegaly]] | *[[Hepatomegaly]] may be present in case of metastasis. | ||
===Back=== | ===Back=== | ||
* [[Back]] examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal. | * [[Back]] examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Up-To-Date]] | [[Category:Up-To-Date]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the disease.[1]
- Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the disease.
Appearance of the Patient
- Well appearing
Vital Signs
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
HEENT
Ears
- Diminished hearing
Neck
Throat
- Erythematous may be present in case of sore of throat.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Hepatomegaly may be present in case of metastasis.
Back
- Back examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.