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*[[Tachypnea]] | *[[Tachypnea]]. | ||
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*[[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. | ||
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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.