Exophthalmos physical examination
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Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Eyes
- full optomologic exam
- Boston's sign: spasmodic lowering of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter.
- Stellwag's sign: infrequent or incomplete blinking associated with exophthalmos or Graves orbitopathy.
- Von Graefe's sign: immobility or lagging of the upper eyelid on downward rotation of the eye, indicating exophthalmic goiter.
Ear Nose and Throat
- full otolaryngologic exam
Neurologic
- full neurologic exam