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===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs: | Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs: | ||
*Tachyapnea | *Tachyapnea | ||
*[[Tachycardia]] | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Generally, the most common signs of Endometrial cancer are emaciation, lethargy, and pallor Other signs include low-grade fever, discomfort on palpation, ascites rectal bleeding, rectal mass, and jaundice.
Endometrial cancer Physical Examination
General appearance
- Lethargic
- Pale
- Emaciated
- Confused
Vital Signs
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs:
- Tachyapnea
- Tachycardia
Abdomen
Pelvic exam
- Vaginal bleeding
- uterus normal size in early stage, uterus is enlarged in advanced stage
Chest
- Decreased/absent breath sounds
Skin
HEENT
Extremities
- Swelling of hands and feet