Mononucleosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

Skin

• Jaundice may be present in some cases

Eyes

• Supra-orbital oedema—the eyes become puffy and swollen—may occur in the early stages of infection

Ear Nose and Throat

• White patches on the tonsils and back of the throat are often seen
• Tender and enlarged/swollen lymph nodes—particularly the posterior cervical lymph nodes, on both sides of the neck.

Abdomen

• * Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly, which may lead to rupture) and/or liver (hepatomegaly)

Genitourinary

• Enlarged prostate

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