VIPoma physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Madhu Sigdel M.B.B.S.[2]Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [3]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include tachycardia, rash, facial flushing, abdominal tenderness, and abdominal distention.
Physical examination
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include:
General Appearance
- Patients with VIPoma are generally well-appearing
- Patient may appear thin and cachectic in advanced cases
Vital Signs
- Tachycardia may be present
Skin
- Rash may be present
- Facial flushing may be present
- decreased skin turgor from dehydration
Abdomen
- Abdominal distention
- Abdominal tenderness in the right upper abdominal quadrant
- Hepatomegaly if liver metastasis has occurred