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*[[Pallor]] due to [[Fecal occult blood|occult bleeding]] | *[[Pallor]] due to [[Fecal occult blood|occult bleeding]]. | ||
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*HEENT examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | *HEENT examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | ||
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*Cardiovascular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | *Cardiovascular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | ||
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*[[Abdominal tenderness]] in the lower abdomen | *[[Abdominal tenderness]] in the lower abdomen. | ||
*A palpable [[Rectal masses|rectal mass]] on [[Rectal examination|digital rectal exam]] | *A palpable [[Rectal masses|rectal mass]] on [[Rectal examination|digital rectal exam]]. | ||
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*Back examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | *Back examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
Patients with colon polyps usually have normal physical examination. Patients with large colon polyps might have few signs including abdominal tenderness in the lower abdomen, a palpable rectal mass on digital rectal exam, and pallor due to occult bleeding.
Physical Examination
- Patients with colon polyps usually have normal physical examination.[1]
- Patients with large colon polyps might have few signs.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with colon polyps usually appear healthy.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs are normal.
Skin
- Pallor due to occult bleeding.
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness in the lower abdomen.
- A palpable rectal mass on digital rectal exam.
Back
- Back examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
References
- ↑ Shussman, N.; Wexner, S. D. (2014). "Colorectal polyps and polyposis syndromes". Gastroenterology Report. 2 (1): 1–15. doi:10.1093/gastro/got041. ISSN 2052-0034.