VIPoma physical examination
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Overview
Overview
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include tachycardia, rash, facial flushing, abdominal tenderness, muscle weakness, and abdominal distention.
Physical examination
Physical examination
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include:[1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with VIPoma usually appear normal.
- In advanced cases, patients may appear thin and cachectic
Vital Signs
- Tachycardia may be present.
Skin
- Rash may be present
- Facial flushing may be present
- Decreased skin turgor from dehydration
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal distention
- Abdominal tenderness in the right upper abdominal quadrant
- Hepatomegaly if liver metastasis has occurred
Back
- Back examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Muscle weakness due to severe fecal loss may present.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with VIPoma is usually normal.
References
References
- ↑ Grier, Jonathan F. (1995). “WDHA (Watery Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, Achlorhydria) Syndrome”. Southern Medical Journal. 88 (1): 22–24. doi:10.1097/00007611-199501000-00002. ISSN 0038-4348.
- ↑ H. S. Mekhjian & T. M. O’Dorisio (1987). “VIPoma syndrome”. Seminars in oncology. 14 (3): 282–291. PMID 2820063. Unknown parameter
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