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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck [[swelling]]. | Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. [[Physical examination]] of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for [[neck]] [[swelling]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
*Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the disease.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/patient/adult/hypopharyngeal-treatment-pdq |title=Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)—Patient Version - National Cancer Institute |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | *[[Physical examination]] of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the [[disease]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/patient/adult/hypopharyngeal-treatment-pdq |title=Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)—Patient Version - National Cancer Institute |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the disease. | *Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the [[disease]]. | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
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===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
*Tachypnea | *[[Tachypnea]] | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
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===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
===Ears=== | ===Ears=== | ||
*Diminished hearing | *Diminished [[hearing]] | ||
===Neck=== | ===Neck=== | ||
*Cervical [[Lymphadenopathy]] | *[[Cervical]] [[Lymphadenopathy]] | ||
===Throat=== | ===Throat=== | ||
*Erythematous | *[[Erythematous]] | ||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
* Stridor | * [[Stridor]] | ||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
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*[[Hepatomegaly]] | *[[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
===Back=== | ===Back=== | ||
* Back examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal. | * [[Back]] examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal. | ||
===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the disease.[1]
- Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the disease.
Appearance of the Patient
- Well appearing.
Vital Signs
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
HEENT
Ears
- Diminished hearing
Neck
Throat
Lungs
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Abdomen
Back
- Back examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.