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Common physical examination findings of ganglioglioma include: | Common physical examination findings of ganglioglioma include: | ||
===Vitals=== | ===1. Vitals=== | ||
====Pulse==== | ====Pulse==== | ||
====Rhythm==== | ====Rhythm==== | ||
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*[[Hypertension]] may be present | *[[Hypertension]] may be present | ||
*A [[wide pulse pressure]] may be present | *A [[wide pulse pressure]] may be present | ||
===Eyes=== | ===2. Eyes=== | ||
*Unilateral dilatation of pupil | *Unilateral dilatation of pupil | ||
*Ophthalmoscopic exam may be abnormal with findings of:<ref name=ddd>Presentation of increased ICP. Patient.info. http://patient.info/doctor/raised-intracranial-pressure</ref> | *Ophthalmoscopic exam may be abnormal with findings of:<ref name=ddd>Presentation of increased ICP. Patient.info. http://patient.info/doctor/raised-intracranial-pressure</ref> | ||
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**Flame shaped hemorrhages | **Flame shaped hemorrhages | ||
===Neurologic=== | ===3. Neurologic=== | ||
*Focal neurologic deficits may be present | *Focal neurologic deficits may be present | ||
*Hemiparesis may be present | *Hemiparesis may be present | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of ganglioglioma include weak irregular pulse, hypertenion, wide pulse pressure, unilateral pupillary dilatation, abnormal ophthalmic examination, and focal neurological deficits.
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of ganglioglioma include:
1. Vitals
Pulse
Rhythm
- Pulse may be irregular
Strength
- Pulse may be weak
Blood Pressure
- Hypertension may be present
- A wide pulse pressure may be present
2. Eyes
- Unilateral dilatation of pupil
- Ophthalmoscopic exam may be abnormal with findings of:[1]
3. Neurologic
- Focal neurologic deficits may be present
- Hemiparesis may be present
References
- ↑ Presentation of increased ICP. Patient.info. http://patient.info/doctor/raised-intracranial-pressure