Diphyllobothriasis physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2] Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[3]
Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
Patients with diphyllobothriasis usually have a normal appearance.
- The patient may be fatigued and irritable.
- In advanced cases, the patient may appear thin/malnourished.
Vital signs
Vital signs in patients with enterobiasis are usually normal but may have:
- Tachycardia
Skin
The patient may have:
- Pale/yellow skin
HEENT
The patient may have:
- Yellow sclera
Heart
- Normal heart sounds
- No murmurs, gallops or rubs
Abdomen
The Patient may have:
- Abdominal tenderness
- Hepatomegaly with liver tenderness
Genitourinary
The patient may have: