Desmoid tumor physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of desmoid tumor include lump or swelling in the affected area, abdominal tenderness, pallor, and elevated temperature.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with desmoid tumor is usually normal.
- Common physical examination findings of desmoid tumor include:[1]
- Swelling or lump in the affected area
- Abdominal tenderness
- Elevated temperature
- Pallor
- Weight changes
Reference
- ↑ Economou, Athanasios; Pitta, Xanthi; Andreadis, Efstathios; Papapavlou, Leonidas; Chrissidis, Thomas (2011). “Desmoid tumor of the abdominal wall: a case report”. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 5 (1): 326. doi:10.1186/1752-1947-5-326. ISSN 1752-1947.
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