Thyroid adenoma 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 thyroid adenoma are usually well-appearing. Physical examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually remarkable for a solitary, non-tender nodule in the midline of neck, which is smooth, soft, and mobile.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

Patients with thyroid adenoma are usually well-appearing.

Vital Signs

Tachycardia may be present.

Skin

Flushing of skin
Increased sweating

HEENT

HEENT examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Neck

Thyromegaly with solitary, non-tender thyroid nodules. The nodules may be soft, smooth, and mobile. The mass moves with deglutition.^[1]
Lymphadenopathy

Lungs

Pulmonary examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Heart

Cardiovascular examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Abdomen

Abdominal examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Back

Back examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

Neuromuscular examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

Extremities

Extremities examination of patients with thyroid adenoma is usually normal.

References

↑ Kumar, Vinay (2005). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-0187-1.

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[1] Kumar, Vinay (2005). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-0187-1.

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