Follicular thyroid cancer physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

Patients with follicular thyroid cancer usually appear thin and cachectic. Physical examination of patients with follicular thyroid cancer is usually remarkable for thyromegaly, lymphadenopathy, and anxiety.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

• Patient may be thin and cachectic

Vitals

• Fever

• Tachycardia

• Irregularly-irregular pulse

• Hypertension

• Tachypnea

Skin

• Moist, warm skin

HEENT

• Numerous yellowish-white, sessile, painless nodules on the sclera and eyelids
• Dry eyes may be present

Neck

• Lymphadenopathy
• Thyromegaly
• Dysphagia

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with follicular thyroid cancer is usually normal.

Heart

• A thrill may be present

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with follicular thyroid cancer is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with follicular thyroid cancer is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with follicular thyroid cancer is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Mental status may be altered
• Anxiety

Extremities

• Extremities examination of patients with follicular thyroid cancer is usually normal.

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