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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Physical examination findings of mucoepidermoid carcinoma will depend on the size and location of the tumor. Physical examination of patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma is usually remarkable for the similar resemblance to mucocele, findings include: tenderness, intraoral bluish-red | Physical examination findings of mucoepidermoid carcinoma will depend on the size and location of the tumor. Physical examination of patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma is usually remarkable for the similar resemblance to mucocele, findings include: tenderness, intraoral bluish-red mucosa. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma: | The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma: | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
*Patients are usually well-appearing | *Patients are usually well-appearing | ||
*Facial swelling | |||
*Facial deformity | |||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
*[[ | *[[Fever]] may be present | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*Color change in intraoral bluish-red mucosa | |||
==HEENT== | |||
*Unilateral othorrea | |||
*Hearing acuity may be reduced | |||
== | ==NECK== | ||
*Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally using the bell/diaphragm of the otoscope | |||
*Unilateral lymphadenopathy | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Physical examination findings of mucoepidermoid carcinoma will depend on the size and location of the tumor. Physical examination of patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma is usually remarkable for the similar resemblance to mucocele, findings include: tenderness, intraoral bluish-red mucosa.
Physical Examination
The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma:
Appearance
- Patients are usually well-appearing
- Facial swelling
- Facial deformity
Vital Signs
- Fever may be present
Skin
- Color change in intraoral bluish-red mucosa
HEENT
- Unilateral othorrea
- Hearing acuity may be reduced
NECK
- Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally using the bell/diaphragm of the otoscope
- Unilateral lymphadenopathy
Image Gallery
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Parotid swelling With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Parotid swelling With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Parotid swelling With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Video Gallery
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