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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Physical Examination== | Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck [[swelling]], [[hearing loss]] and partial airway obstruction. | ||
==Physical Examination=====Appearance of the Patient=== | |||
*Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing | |||
===Ears=== | |||
*There may be diminished hearing | |||
===Throat=== | |||
* The throat may be erythematous | |||
===Neck=== | |||
*Neck swelling may be present | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling, hearing loss and partial airway obstruction.
Physical Examination=====Appearance of the Patient=
- Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing
Ears
- There may be diminished hearing
Throat
- The throat may be erythematous
Neck
- Neck swelling may be present