Familial adenomatous polyposis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2], Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [3]

Overview

Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis may have palpable abdominal mass, multiple small rectal polyps, and pallor.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis may have palpable abdominal mass, multiple small rectal polyps, and pallor.

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients usually appear normal
• Patients may however appear cachectic if colorectal cancer has developed

Vital Signs

• Normal

Skin

• Pallor in case of anemia

HEENT

• Normal

Neck

• Thyroid nodules may be seen

Lungs

• Usually normal

Heart

• Usually normal

Abdomen

• Palpable abdominal mass

Pelvic

• Multiple small rectal polyps
• Rectal prolapse

Back

• Usually normal

Genitourinary

• Usually normal

Neuromuscular

• Usually normal

Extremities

• Usually normal

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