Neutropenia physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

A rectal examination should not be performed in a patient with neutropenia.

Vital Signs

• Conjunctival and palatal pallor
• Petechiae or purpura
• Mucositis or other oropharyngeal lesions
• Lymphadenopathy

Chest

• Abdominal pain or distension
• Splenomegaly
• Joint swelling or deformity
• Neurological abnormalities