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Carcinoid syndrome physical examination

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

Overview

Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include tachycardia, flushing, hypertension, hirsutism, pallor, cervical lymphadenopathy, wheezing, systolic or diastolic murmur, and lower limb edema.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings of carcinoid syndrome include:[1]

Vitals

Pulse

Blood Pressure

Skin

Neck

Lungs

Heart

Extremities

References

  1. Signs and symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq

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