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Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common physical examination findings of choriocarcinoma include abdominal distention, pelvic/adnexal mass, and bloody vaginal discharge.[1]
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Skin
HEENT
- Icteric sclera
Lungs
- Distant breath sounds
Abdomen
Genitourinary
- A pelvic/adnexal mass may be palpated
- Blood in vaginal discharge
Extremities
- Clubbing
- Pitting edema of the lower extremities
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015
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