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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], Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [3]
Overview
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis may have palpable abdominal mass, multiple small rectal polyps, and pallor.
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis may have palpable abdominal mass, multiple small rectal polyps, and pallor.[1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients usually appear normal.
- However, patients may appear cachectic if colorectal cancer has developed.
Vital Signs
- Normal
Skin
HEENT
- Normal
Neck
- Thyroid nodules may be seen
Lungs
- Usually normal
Heart
- Usually normal
Abdomen
- Palpable abdominal mass
Pelvic
- Multiple small rectal polyps
- Rectal prolapse
Back
- Usually normal
Genitourinary
- Usually normal
Neuromuscular
- Usually normal
Extremities
- Usually normal
References
- ↑ Half, Elizabeth; Bercovich, Dani; Rozen, Paul (2009). "Familial adenomatous polyposis". Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 4 (1): 22. doi:10.1186/1750-1172-4-22. ISSN 1750-1172.
- ↑ Beech D, Pontius A, Muni N, Long WP (2001). "Familial adenomatous polyposis: a case report and review of the literature". J Natl Med Assoc. 93 (6): 208–13. PMC 2594024. PMID 11446392.