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*Hypertension and significant fluctuations in blood pressure may be present | *[[Hypertension]] and significant fluctuations in blood pressure may be present | ||
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*Edema may be present | *[[Edema]] may be present | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
Overview
Physical examination of patients with carcinoid tumor is usually remarkable for flushing, hirsutism, and pallor.
Physical Examination
Vitals
Pulse
Rate
- Tachycardia may be present
Blood Pressure
- Hypertension and significant fluctuations in blood pressure may be present
Skin
Neck
- Lymph nodes may be present
Lungs
- Wheezing may be present
Heart
Extremities
- Edema may be present