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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
OR
Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
OR
The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
OR
The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for:[finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
- The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
- The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with portal vein thrombosis usually appear ill.
Vital Signs
- Fever
- Bradycardia may be present
Skin
HEENT
- Icteric sclera
Abdomen
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal distention
- Splenomegaly
- Signs of ascites (fluid wave)
- Guarding is rare, seen in case of intra-abdominal inflammation, intestinal infarction, and perforation
Neuromuscular
- Patient is usually oriented to persons, place, and time
- Glasgow coma scale is 15/15