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Common findings in amyloidosis include [[petechiae]], [[ecchymosis]], [[parotid gland]] enlargement, | Common findings in amyloidosis include [[petechiae]], [[ecchymosis]], [[parotid gland]] enlargement, increased [[intra ocular pressure]], enlarged tongue, [[hepatomegaly]], [[carpal tunnel syndrome]] and [[Raynaud phenomenon]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Common findings in amyloidosis include petechiae, ecchymosis, parotid gland enlargement, increased intra ocular pressure, enlarged tongue, hepatomegaly, carpal tunnel syndrome and Raynaud phenomenon.
Physical Examination
Vitals
Skin
- The most common skin findings are
- Petechiae (small red blood spots).
- Ecchymoses (small, flat blood spots that are round or irregular shape and bluish/purplish in colour)
- Waxy papular nodules can be seen around the eye lids, neck and also in the groin.
- Brittle nails.
- Edema due to heart failure
- Patches of hair loss can be seen.
Head
- Parotid gland enlargement
- Submandibular gland enlargement
Eyes
- Raised intraocular pressure may be present.
Throat
Abdomen
Extremities
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Numbness of the fingers and toes
- Raynaud phenomenon