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Evans syndrome physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with Evans syndrome usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with Evans syndrome is usually remarkable for jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Skin
HEENT
- Icteric sclera
- Tenderness upon palpation of the ear pinnae / tragus (anterior to ear canal)
- Purulent exudate from the nares
Neck
Abdomen
- Guarding may be present
- Hepatosplenomegaly
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
