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Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include:<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> | Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include:<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> | ||
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'''Pulse''' | '''Pulse''' | ||
*[[Tachycardia]] | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
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*[[Hypertension]] | *[[Hypertension]] | ||
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* [[Flushing]] | * [[Flushing]] | ||
*[[Hirsutism]] | *[[Hirsutism]] | ||
*[[Pallor]] | *[[Pallor]] | ||
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*[[Lymphadenopathy|Cervical lymphadenopathy]] | *[[Lymphadenopathy|Cervical lymphadenopathy]] | ||
=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
*[[Wheezing]] | *[[Wheezing]] | ||
=== | ===Heart=== | ||
*[[Murmur|Systolic or diastolic murmur]] | *[[Murmur|Systolic or diastolic murmur]] | ||
=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
*[[Edema|Lower limb edema]] | *[[Edema|Lower limb edema]] | ||
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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
Skin
Neck
Lungs
Heart
Extremities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq