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Rhabdomyosarcoma physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical examination findings depend on the tumor origin and the presence or absence of metastases. Physical examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma is usually remarkable for nontender, palpable mass, fever, and erythmatous skin might be present.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
- Physical examination findings depend on the tumor origin and the presence or absence of metastases.[1]
- Physical examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma is usually remarkable for nontender, palpable mass.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with rhabdomyosarcoma usually have normal appearance.
Vital Signs
- Fever may be present.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma may be erythmatous.
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma depends on tumor site.
- Abnormal physical examination findings are:[2]
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma may be presence of nontender enlarging mass.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma may be in favor of pleural effusion.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma depends on tumor site.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with rhabdomyosarcoma may have tender or nontender mass.
References
References
- ↑ Maurer HM, Beltangady M, Gehan EA, Crist W, Hammond D, Hays DM; et al. (1988). “The Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study-I. A final report”. Cancer. 61 (2): 209–20. PMID 3275486.
- ↑ Rao AA, Naheedy JH, Chen JY, Robbins SL, Ramkumar HL (2013). “A clinical update and radiologic review of pediatric orbital and ocular tumors”. J Oncol. 2013: 975908. doi:10.1155/2013/975908. PMC 3610355. PMID 23577029.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shadan Mehraban, M.D.[2]