Trichinosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Danitza Lukac

Overview

Common physical examination findings of trichinosis include periorbital edema and splinter hemorrhage.

Physical examination

Skin:

• Petechial bleedings

HEENT:

• Periorbital edema
• Subconjunctival bleedings

Extremities:

• Splinter hemorrhage
• Edema

Neuromuscular:

• Restriction of movements

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  Patient with periorbital swelling

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  Splinter hemorrhages under the finger nails