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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] Homa Najafi, M.D.[4]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include tachycardia, rash, facial flushing, abdominal tenderness, muscle weakness, and abdominal distention.
Physical examination
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include:[1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with VIPoma usually appear normal.
- In advanced cases, patients may appear thin and cachectic
Vital Signs
- Tachycardia may be present.
Skin
- Rash may be present
- Facial flushing may be present
- Decreased skin turgor from dehydration
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal distention
- Abdominal tenderness in the right upper abdominal quadrant
- Hepatomegaly if liver metastasis has occurred
Back
- Back examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Muscle weakness due to severe fecal loss may present.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
References
- ↑ Grier, Jonathan F. (1995). "WDHA (Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, Achlorhydria) Syndrome". Southern Medical Journal. 88 (1): 22–24. doi:10.1097/00007611-199501000-00002. ISSN 0038-4348.
- ↑ H. S. Mekhjian & T. M. O'Dorisio (1987). "VIPoma syndrome". Seminars in oncology. 14 (3): 282–291. PMID 2820063. Unknown parameter
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