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Thymoma physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with thymoma usually appear asymptomatic. Physical examination of patients with thymoma may be remarkable for neck lump, facial swelling, and wheezing.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients usually appear well.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs of patients with thymoma are usually normal.
Skin
- Malar rash may be present (suggestive of systemic lupus erythrematouses).
HEENT
Neck
Lungs
- Wheezing may be present.
- Dullness on percussion of the anterior chest.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with thymoma is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with thymoma is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with thymoma is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with thymoma is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Muscle weakness may be present (suggestive of myasthenia gravis)[1]
Extremities
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amr Marawan, M.D. [2]Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [3]