Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia physical examination

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Template:Choriocarcinoma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of choriocarcinoma include choriocarcinoma, pelvic/adnexal mass, and blood in vaginal discharge.[1]

Physical Examination

Vital Signs

Skin

HEENT

  • Icteric sclera

Lungs

  • Distant breath sounds

Abdomen

Genitourinary

  • A pelvic/adnexal mass may be palpated
  • Blood in vaginal discharge

Extremities

  • Clubbing
  • Pitting edema of the lower extremities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015

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