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Hypopharyngeal cancer physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma are usually well appearing. Physical examination of patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
- 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.
Appearance of the Patient
- Well appearing
Vital Signs
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
HEENT
Ears
- Diminished hearing
Neck
Throat
- Erythematous may be present in case of sore of throat.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Hepatomegaly may be present in case of metastasis.
Back
- Back examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with hypopharyngeal cancer is usually normal.
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]