Parathyroid cancer physical examination

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

Overview

Patients with parathyroid cancer usually appear well. Physical examination of patients with parathyroid cancer is usually remarkable for lymphadenopathy and a palpable lump in the neck.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

Patients with parathyroid cancer are generally well-appearing
Patients may appear cachectic in advanced cases^[1]

Neck

Lymphadenopathy
Palpable lump in the neck

References

↑ Parathyroid cancer. Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/parathyroid/hp Accessed on December 29, 2015

[1] Parathyroid cancer. Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/parathyroid/hp Accessed on December 29, 2015

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