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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Patients with carotid body tumor usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with carotid body tumor usually appear pale or diaphoretic depending on the capacity of the tumor for hormone production.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs are usually normal.
- In case of ca[pability of the tumore for catecholamine production:
- Tachycardia with regular pulse may be present.
- High blood pressure with normal pulse pressure may be present.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
- Pallor may be present in case of concomitant production of catecholamines by the tumor.
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with carotid body tumor is remarkable for:
Palpation
- Palpable, painless, rubbery mass along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.[1]
- The tumor moves freely in the horizontal plane at a greater extent than in the vertical plane (‘Fontaine’s sign’).
Auscultation
- Bruit
- Sometimes, a bruit can be present over the anterior neck area.[2]
- The presence of bruit is not essential for the diagnosis.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
References
- ↑ Patetsios, Peter; Gable, Dennis R.; Garrett, Wilson V.; Lamont, Jeffrey P.; Kuhn, Joseph A.; Shutze, William P.; Kourlis, Harry; Grimsley, Bradley; Pearl, Gregory J.; Smith, Bertram L.; Talkington, C.M.; Thompson, Jesse E. (2002). "Management of Carotid Body Paragangliomas and Review of a 30-year Experience". Annals of Vascular Surgery. 16 (3): 331–338. doi:10.1007/s10016-001-0106-8. ISSN 0890-5096.
- ↑ Athanasiou A, Liappis CD, Rapidis AD, Fassolis A, Stavrianos SD, Kokkalis G (July 2007). "Carotid body tumor: review of the literature and report of a case with a rare sensorineural symptomatology". J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 65 (7): 1388–93. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2005.12.036. PMID 17577510.