Caplans syndrome physical examination

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

Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S

Common physical examination findings of Caplan Syndrome include typical Rheumatoid arthritis features as swollen, tender metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints. Pulmonary findings might include wheeze, crackles not improving with coughing.

Most of the patients with Caplan Syndrome are asymptomatic. But following can be found on physical examination. ^{[1] [2]}

. Rheumatoid nodules.

. Swollen, tender metacarpophalangeal joints and interphalangeal joints.

. Wheeze and crackles in chest.

• Patients with Caplan Syndrome usually appear normal.

Vital signs in patients with Caplan Syndrome are usually normal.

• Skin examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• HEENT examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• Neck examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• Auscultation may reveal diffuse râles that do not disappear on coughing or taking a deep breath.

• Tender, swollen MCP joints and rheumatoid nodules

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• Abdominal examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• Back examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• Genitourinary examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with Caplan Syndrome is usually normal.