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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of linitis plastica may include lymphadenopathy, organomegaly and signs of ascites. [1][2]

Physical examination

Physical examination in patients with early stages may be normal. In metastatic disease, the following may be noticed:

  • Lymphadenopathy
    • Lymphatic spread of the disease may result in swelling of various groups of lymph nodes.
  • Organomegaly
    • Liver may be enlarged from metastasis and palpable.
  • Ascites may be the presenting symptom as well in patients with peritoneal metastasis.[1]
    • Flank fullness
    • Shifting dullness (difference in percussion note in the flanks that shifts when the patient is turned on the side)
    • If the ascites is massive, a fluid thrill or fluid wave is present (tapping or pushing on one side will generate a wave-like effect through the fluid that can be felt in the opposite side of the abdomen).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ascites. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascites Accessed on December 10, 2015
  2. Stomach cancer. Canadian cancer society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/stomach/diagnosis/?region=nb Accessed on December 10, 2015


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