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Physical exam findings for umbilical hernia are as follows:<ref name="urlHernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083594 |title=Hernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlHernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083740 |title=Hernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | Physical exam findings for umbilical hernia are as follows:<ref name="urlHernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083594 |title=Hernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlHernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083740 |title=Hernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*Physical examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually remarkable for: protruding umbilical mass examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a hernia +/- | *Physical examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually remarkable for: protruding umbilical mass examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a hernia +/- valsalva maneuver. | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
- Physical examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually remarkable for: protruding umbilical mass. If strangulated then it presents with pain, and hard umbilical mass.
Physical Examination
Physical exam findings for umbilical hernia are as follows:[1][2]
- Physical examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually remarkable for: protruding umbilical mass examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a hernia +/- valsalva maneuver.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with umbilical hernia usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
Vital signs in umbilical hernia are normal.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal with the exception of a protruding umbilical mass.
- If strangulated then it presents with:
- Pain
- Hard umbilical mass
Back
- Back examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extermities examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.