Colon polyps 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]

Physical Examination

• Patients with colon polyps usually have normal physical examination.
• Patients with large colon polyps might have few signs.

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with colon polyps usually appear healthy.

Vital Signs

• Vital signs are normal.

Skin

• Pallor due to occult bleeding

Abdomen

• Abdominal tenderness in the lower abdomen
• A palpable rectal mass on digital rectal exam