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==Overview== | |||
Generally, the most common signs of colorectal cancer are emaciation, [[lethargy]], and [[pallor]] Other signs include low-grade [[fever]], discomfort on palpation, [[ascites]] rectal bleeding, rectal mass, and [[jaundice]]. | |||
==Colorectal Cancer Physical Examination== | |||
===General appearance=== | |||
*[[Lethargic]] | |||
*Pale | |||
*Emaciated | |||
*Confused | |||
===Vital Signs=== | |||
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs: | |||
*Low-grade [[fever]] | |||
*Decreased SPO2 | |||
*Tachyapnea | |||
*[[Tachycardia]] | |||
*Low BP | |||
===Abdomen=== | |||
*Discomfort on palpation | |||
*[[Hepatomegaly]] | |||
*Ascites | |||
===Chest=== | |||
*Decreased/absent breath sounds | |||
*Wheeze | |||
== | ===Skeletal=== | ||
*Bone pain | |||
*Fractures (usually in the vertebrae, femur, pelvic bones, and the ribs) | |||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
* [[ | *[[Pallor]] | ||
*[[Jaundice]] | |||
===HEENT=== | |||
*[[Jaundice]] | |||
*[[Lymphadenopathy]] | |||
*Visual defects | |||
===Extremities=== | |||
*Swelling of hands and feet | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Generally, the most common signs of colorectal cancer are emaciation, lethargy, and pallor Other signs include low-grade fever, discomfort on palpation, ascites rectal bleeding, rectal mass, and jaundice.
Colorectal Cancer Physical Examination
General appearance
- Lethargic
- Pale
- Emaciated
- Confused
Vital Signs
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs:
- Low-grade fever
- Decreased SPO2
- Tachyapnea
- Tachycardia
- Low BP
Abdomen
- Discomfort on palpation
- Hepatomegaly
- Ascites
Chest
- Decreased/absent breath sounds
- Wheeze
Skeletal
- Bone pain
- Fractures (usually in the vertebrae, femur, pelvic bones, and the ribs)
Skin
HEENT
- Jaundice
- Lymphadenopathy
- Visual defects
Extremities
- Swelling of hands and feet