Hypopharyngeal cancer physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]

Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling.

• Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal in the early stage of the disease.^[1]
• Patients may have significant findings in late stages of the disease.

• Well appearing

• Tachypnea

• Skin examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.

• Diminished hearing

• Cervical lymphadenopathy

• Erythematous may be present in case of sore of throat.

• Pulmonary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.

• Hepatomegaly may be present in case of metastasis.

• Back examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.

• Genitourinary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.

• Extremities examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.