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{{Hypopharyngeal cancer}} | {{Hypopharyngeal cancer}} | ||
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==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]].<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]]. | |||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | |||
*Well appearing | |||
===Vital Signs=== | |||
*[[Tachypnea]] | |||
===Skin=== | |||
*Skin examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal. | |||
===HEENT=== | |||
====Ears==== | |||
*Diminished [[hearing]] | |||
====Neck==== | |||
*[[Cervical]] [[lymphadenopathy]] | |||
====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. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Oncology]] | |||
[[Category:Medicine]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Otolaryngology]] | ||
[[Category:Surgery]] | |||
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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.