Diphyllobothriasis physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2], Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[3]
Overview
Patients with diphyllobothriasis are usually asymptomatic but may be irritated. Physical examination of patients with diphyllobothriasis is usually remarkable for abdominal tenderness, pale conjunctiva/skin, and decreased vibration and position senses.[1][2][3]
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
Patients with diphyllobothriasis usually have a normal appearance but may appear thin.
Vital signs
Vital signs in patients with diphyllobothriasis are usually normal but may have:
Skin
The patients with diphyllobothriasis may have:
HEENT
The patients with diphyllobothriasis may have:
- Pale conjunctiva
- Yellow sclera (as the result of biliary tract involvement)
Abdomen
The patients with diphyllobothriasis may have:
Neurological
The patients with diphyllobothriasis may have:
- Decreased position and vibration sense on the extremities resulting from vitamin B12 deficiency
References
- ↑ Baron, Samuel (1996). Medical microbiology. Galveston, Tex: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. ISBN 0-9631172-1-1.
- ↑ Scholz T, Garcia HH, Kuchta R, Wicht B (2009). “Update on the human broad tapeworm (genus diphyllobothrium), including clinical relevance”. Clin. Microbiol. Rev. 22 (1): 146–60, Table of Contents. doi:10.1128/CMR.00033-08. PMC 2620636. PMID 19136438.
- ↑ Feng XF (1989). “[Cervical anastomosis of the stomach transposed through the esophageal bed–report of 536 cases]”. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi (in Chinese). 11 (5): 374–6. PMID 2620636.
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