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Patients with diphyllobothriasis are usually asymptomatic but may be irritated and show abdominal tenderness and pale conjunctiva/skin on physical examination. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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The patient may have: | The patient may have: | ||
*Decreased position and vibration sense on the extremities | |||
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Overview
Patients with diphyllobothriasis are usually asymptomatic but may be irritated and show abdominal tenderness and pale conjunctiva/skin on physical examination.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
Patients with diphyllobothriasis usually have a normal appearance.
- The patient may be fatigued and irritable.
- In advanced cases, the patient may appear thin/malnourished.
Vital signs
Vital signs in patients with enterobiasis are usually normal but may have:
- Tachycardia
Skin
The patient may have:
- Pale/yellow skin
HEENT
The patient may have:
- Pale conjuctiva
- Yellow sclera
Heart
- Normal heart sounds
- No murmurs, gallops or rubs
Abdomen
The Patient may have:
Neurological
The patient may have:
- Decreased position and vibration sense on the extremities