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Generally, the most common signs of colorectal cancer are emaciation, lethargy, and | 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== | ==Colorectal Cancer Physical Examination== | ||
===General appearance=== | ===General appearance=== | ||
*Lethargic | *[[Lethargic]] | ||
*Pale | *Pale | ||
*Emaciated | *Emaciated | ||
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===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following 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 | *Decreased SPO2 | ||
*Tachyapnea | *Tachyapnea | ||
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*Discomfort on palpation | *Discomfort on palpation | ||
*[[Hepatomegaly]] | *[[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
*Absent bowel sounds - | *Absent bowel sounds - may be suggested of [[intestinal obstruction]] | ||
*Ascites | *Ascites | ||
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===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*Jaundice | *[[Jaundice]] | ||
*[[Lymphadenopathy]] | *[[Lymphadenopathy]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
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
- Absent bowel sounds - may be suggested of intestinal obstruction
- Ascites
Rectal exam
- Rectal bleeding
- Rectal mass
Chest
- Decreased/absent breath sounds
Skin
HEENT
Extremities
- Swelling of hands and feet