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Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include [[tachycardia]], [[flushing]], [[hypertension]], [[hirsutism]], [[pallor]], [[Lymphadenopathy|cervical lymphadenopathy]], [[wheezing]], [[Murmur|systolic or diastolic murmur]], and [[edema|lower limb edema]]. | Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include [[tachycardia]], [[flushing]], [[hypertension]], [[hirsutism]], [[pallor]], [[Lymphadenopathy|cervical lymphadenopathy]], [[wheezing]], [[Murmur|systolic or diastolic murmur]], and [[edema|lower limb edema]].<ref name=ss>Signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq</ref> | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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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
Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include tachycardia, flushing, hypertension, hirsutism, pallor, cervical lymphadenopathy, wheezing, systolic or diastolic murmur, and lower limb edema.[1]
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include:
1. Vitals
Pulse
Blood Pressure
2. Skin
3. Neck
4. Lungs
5. Heart
6. Extremities
References
- ↑ Signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq