Goodpasture syndrome physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. [2]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Krzysztof Wierzbicki M.D. [3]
Overview
A complete medical history and comprehensive renal and pulmonary exam must be preformed to help identify and properly diagnose Goodpasture syndrome.
Physical Examination
A complete medical history and comprehensive renal and pulmonary exam must be preformed to help identify and properly diagnose Goodpasture syndrome. A thorough physical examination can provide insight into possible causes and associated underlying conditions. The following findings are present during the physical examination of Goodpasture syndrome:[1]
- Hypertension
- Tachypnea
- Inspiratory crackles present in the base of the lungs
- Cyanosis
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Rash
- Edema
References
- ↑ Greco A, Rizzo MI, De Virgilio A, Gallo A, Fusconi M, Pagliuca G; et al. (2015). "Goodpasture's syndrome: a clinical update". Autoimmun Rev. 14 (3): 246–53. doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2014.11.006. PMID 25462583.