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Patients with Leiomyosarcoma generally appear weak.Physical examination findings depends upon the site of the involvement,size and metastasis. | Patients with Leiomyosarcoma generally appear weak.Physical examination findings depends upon the site of the involvement,size and metastasis.Physical Examination findings may include weight loss, abdominal mass, Distension,Ascites, rectal bleeding and vaginal bleeding | ||
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* Jaundice may appear if the tumor develops in the inferior vena cava in the supra-hepatic segment | * Jaundice may appear if the tumor develops in the inferior vena cava in the supra-hepatic segment | ||
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Overview
Patients with Leiomyosarcoma generally appear weak.Physical examination findings depends upon the site of the involvement,size and metastasis.Physical Examination findings may include weight loss, abdominal mass, Distension,Ascites, rectal bleeding and vaginal bleeding
Physical Examination
Physical examination findings depends upon the site of the involvement,size and metastasis.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Leiomyosarcoma are generally weak due to weight loss.
Vital
Signs
Skin
- Jaundice may appear if the tumor develops in the inferior vena cava in the supra-hepatic segment
- Pallor
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Neck
Lungs
Dyspnea and chest pain in case of Leiomyosarcoma of the Pulmonary artert
Heart
Abdomen
- Non tender Abdominal mass
- Abdominal distension,hepatomegaly and ascites in case of Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava
Back
Rectum
- Blood on rectal Examination
Genitourinary
- Vaginal bleeding and discharge in case of uterine Leiomyosarcoma.
Extremities
Lower extremity edema if the tumors that arise in the inferior vena cava below the liver