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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Abdominal tenderness]] in the lower abdomen | *[[Abdominal tenderness]] in the lower abdomen | ||
*A palpable rectal mass | *A palpable [[Rectal masses|rectal mass]] on [[Rectal examination|digital rectal exam]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]
Overview
Physical Examination
- Patients with colon polyps usually have normal physical examination.
- Patients with large colon polyps might have few signs.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with colon polyps usually appear healthy.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs are normal.
Skin
- Pallor due to occult bleeding
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness in the lower abdomen
- A palpable rectal mass on digital rectal exam