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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
* Patients with colon polyps usually have normal physical examination. | * Patients with colon polyps usually have normal physical examination.<ref name="ShussmanWexner2014">{{cite journal|last1=Shussman|first1=N.|last2=Wexner|first2=S. D.|title=Colorectal polyps and polyposis syndromes|journal=Gastroenterology Report|volume=2|issue=1|year=2014|pages=1–15|issn=2052-0034|doi=10.1093/gastro/got041}}</ref> | ||
* Patients with large colon polyps might have few signs. | * Patients with large colon polyps might have few signs. | ||
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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.[1]
- 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
References
- ↑ Shussman, N.; Wexner, S. D. (2014). "Colorectal polyps and polyposis syndromes". Gastroenterology Report. 2 (1): 1–15. doi:10.1093/gastro/got041. ISSN 2052-0034.