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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
==Physical Examination== | |||
===Vitals=== | |||
* [[Hypertension]] | * [[Hypertension]] | ||
* [[Tachycardia]] | * [[Tachycardia]] | ||
===Skin=== | |||
* The most common skin findings are | * The most common skin findings are | ||
** [[Petechiae]] (small red blood spots). | ** [[Petechiae]] (small red blood spots). | ||
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** Patches of [[hair loss]] can be seen. | ** Patches of [[hair loss]] can be seen. | ||
===Head=== | |||
* [[Parotid gland]] enlargement | * [[Parotid gland]] enlargement | ||
* Submandibular gland enlargement | * Submandibular gland enlargement | ||
===Eye=== | |||
* Raised intraocular pressure may be present. | * Raised intraocular pressure may be present. | ||
===Throat=== | |||
* [[Enlarged tongue]] | * [[Enlarged tongue]] | ||
===Abdomen=== | |||
* [[Hepatomegaly]] | * [[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
===Extremities=== | |||
* [[Carpal tunnel syndrome]] | * [[Carpal tunnel syndrome]] | ||
* [[Numbness]] of the fingers and toes | * [[Numbness]] of the fingers and toes | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical Examination
Vitals
Skin
- The most common skin findings are
- Petechiae (small red blood spots).
- Ecchymoses (small, flat blood spots that are round or irregular shape and bluish/purplish in colour)
- Waxy papular nodules can be seen around the eye lids, neck and also in the groin.
- Brittle nails.
- Edema due to heart failure
- Patches of hair loss can be seen.
Head
- Parotid gland enlargement
- Submandibular gland enlargement
Eye
- Raised intraocular pressure may be present.
Throat
Abdomen
Extremities
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Numbness of the fingers and toes
- Raynaud phenomenon