Goiter physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Physical examination of patients with Goiter is usually remarkable for swelling at the base of the neck.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with Goiter is usually remarkable for swelling at the base of the neck
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Goiter usually appear with a cosmetic distortion of the neck along with a lump at the base of the neck and are asymptomatic in general.
Vital Signs
Skin
- Moist skin
HEENT
- Exophthalmosis
Neck
- Jugular vein compression or thrombosis (Rare) [1]
- Superior vena cava syndrome (Rare) [1]
Lungs
- Normal vesicular breath sounds
- Wheeze may be present as a result of compression of the gland over the trachea
- Tracheal deviation or compression may be seen in some cases
- Stridor may be seen in some cases
Heart
- Normal S1 and S2.
Abdomen
- Normal abdominal findings.
Back
- Normal findings observed
Genitourinary
- Normal findings observed
Neuromuscular
Extremities
- Normal findings observed