Non small cell lung cancer physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of non small cell lung cancer, include: tachypnea, decreased breath sounds, and lethargic.[1]
Physical Examination
General appearance
- Lethargic
- Emaciated
- Confused
Vital Signs
- Low-grade fever
- Decreased SPO2
- Tachypnea
- Tachycardia
- Low blood pressure
Chest
- Decreased/absent breath sounds
Abdomen
Skeletal
Skin
HEENT
CNS
- Cranial nerve palsies
Extremities
- Clubbing of fingers
- Swelling of hands and feet
- Weakness
- Hemiplegia
References
- ↑ Lung cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/lung/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab Accessed on February 20, 2016