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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
== Physical Examination | == Physical Examination == | ||
==== Appearance of the Patient ==== | ==== Appearance of the Patient ==== | ||
==== Eyes ==== | ==== Eyes ==== | ||
* | *Full optomologic exam | ||
*[[Boston's sign]]: spasmodic lowering of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter. | *[[Boston's sign]]: spasmodic lowering of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter. | ||
*Stellwag's sign: infrequent or incomplete blinking associated with exophthalmos or Graves orbitopathy. | *Stellwag's sign: infrequent or incomplete blinking associated with exophthalmos or Graves orbitopathy. | ||
*Von Graefe's sign: immobility or lagging of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter. | *Von Graefe's sign: immobility or lagging of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter. | ||
==== Ear Nose and Throat ==== | ==== Ear Nose and Throat ==== | ||
* | *Full otolaryngologic exam | ||
==== Neurologic ==== | ==== Neurologic ==== | ||
* | *Full neurologic exam | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Needs content]] | [[Category:Needs content]] | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Eyes
- Full optomologic exam
- Boston's sign: spasmodic lowering of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter.
- Stellwag's sign: infrequent or incomplete blinking associated with exophthalmos or Graves orbitopathy.
- Von Graefe's sign: immobility or lagging of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter.
Ear Nose and Throat
- Full otolaryngologic exam
Neurologic
- Full neurologic exam