Primary hyperaldosteronism physical examination

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Physical Examination

Appearance of the patient

• Patient is usually well-appearing.

Vital signs

• High-grade fever
• Tachycardia with irregular pulse
• Normal respiratory rate.
• High blood pressure may be the only presenting sign.

Skin

• There are no abnormal skin findings associated with primary hyperaldosteronism.

HEENT

• HEENT examination is normal in primary hyperaldosteronism.

Neck

• No lymphadenopathy
• No thyromegaly

• Elevated JVP

Lungs

• Symmetric chest expansion
• Normal breath sounds
• No rales, rhochi and wheeze
• Egophony absent
• Bronchophony absent
• Normal tactile fremitus