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===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Pallor]] due to occult bleeding | *[[Pallor]] due to occult bleeding | ||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*HEENT examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | *HEENT examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | ||
===Neck=== | |||
*Neck examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
===Lungs=== | |||
*Pulmonary examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
===Heart=== | |||
*Cardiovascular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Abdominal tenderness]] in the lower abdomen | *[[Abdominal tenderness]] in the lower abdomen | ||
*A palpable [[Rectal masses|rectal mass]] on [[Rectal examination|digital rectal exam]] | *A palpable [[Rectal masses|rectal mass]] on [[Rectal examination|digital rectal exam]] | ||
===Back=== | |||
*Back examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
===Genitourinary=== | |||
*Genitourinary examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
===Neuromuscular=== | |||
*Neuromuscular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
===Extremities=== | |||
*Extremities examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal. | |||
==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.[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
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness in the lower abdomen
- A palpable rectal mass on digital rectal exam
Back
- Back examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with colon polyps is usually normal.
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.