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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common physical examination findings of urethral cancer include [[hematuria]], [[urethral discharge]], [[perineal]]/perigenital [[edema]] or [[mass]]. | Common physical examination findings of urethral cancer include [[hematuria]], [[urethral discharge]], [[perineal]]/perigenital [[edema]] or [[mass]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
* HEENT examination of patients with | * HEENT examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal. | ||
===Neck=== | ===Neck=== | ||
* Neck examination of patients with | * Neck examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal. | ||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
* Pulmonary examination of patients with | * Pulmonary examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal. | ||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
* Cardiovascular examination of patients with | * Cardiovascular examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal. | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
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===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
* A [[ | * A [[perineal]] [[mass]] may be palpated | ||
* [[Swelling]] in the [[scrotum]] or [[vulva]] | * [[Swelling]] in the [[scrotum]] or [[vulva]] | ||
*Urethral discharge | |||
===Neuromuscular=== | ===Neuromuscular=== | ||
* Neuromuscular examination of patients with bladder cancer is usually normal. | * Neuromuscular examination of patients with bladder cancer is usually normal. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of urethral cancer include hematuria, urethral discharge, perineal/perigenital edema or mass.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with urethral cancer usually appear cachetic.
Vital Signs
Skin
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with urethral cancer is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Enlarged para-aortic lymph nodes or hepatic metastases
Genitourinary
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with bladder cancer is usually normal.
Extremities
- Swelling in the lower extremities
- Inguinal adenopathy
References