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==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
* Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.
*Physical examination of patients with diaphragmatic paralysis is usually remarkable for:[finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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*The severe forms of bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis would lead to pulmonary hypertension. For more information about physical examination in pulmonary hypertension '''[[Pulmonary hypertension physical examination|click here]]'''.
*Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for:[finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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*The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
*The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
*The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
*The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

Overview

Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].

Physical Examination

  • Physical examination of patients with diaphragmatic paralysis is usually remarkable for:[finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
  • The severe forms of bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis would lead to pulmonary hypertension. For more information about physical examination in pulmonary hypertension click here.
  • The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
  • The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].

Appearance of the Patient

  • Patients with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis usually appear normal.[1]
  • Patients with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis usually are in respiratory distress.[2]

Vital Signs

  • Tachypnea with exercise may be seen in unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. [1]
  • Tachypnea at rest may be seen in unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis with underlying lung disease. [3]
  • Patients with bilateral diphragmatic paralysis have tachypnea that worsens in supine position.

Skin

  • Skin examination of patients with diaphragmatic paralysis is usually normal.

HEENT

  • HEENT examination of patients with diphragmatic paralysis is usually normal.

Neck

  • Neck examination of patients with diaphragmatic paralysis is usually normal.
  • Jugular venous distension in severe bilateral diphragmatic paralysis.[4]

Lungs

  • Pulmonary examination of patients with unilateral diphragmatic paralysis is usually normal.
  • Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis can lead to pulmonary hypertension
  • Other typical signs of pulmonary hypertension include an accentuated pulmonary component of the second heart sound, a right ventricular third heart sound, and parasternal heave indicating a hypertrophied right atrium. Signs of systemic congestion resulting from right-sided heart failure include jugular venous distension, ascites, and hepatojugular reflux. Evidence of tricuspid insufficiency and pulmonic regurgitation is also sought and, if present, is consistent with the presence of pulmonary hypertension.

OR

  • Lungs are hypo/hyperresonant
  • Fine/coarse crackles upon auscultation of the lung bases/apices unilaterally/bilaterally
  • Rhonchi
  • Vesicular breath sounds / Distant breath sounds
  • Expiratory/inspiratory wheezing with normal / delayed expiratory phase
  • Wheezing may be present
  • Egophony present/absent
  • Bronchophony present/absent
  • Normal/reduced tactile fremitus

Heart

  • Cardiovascular examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.

OR

  • Chest tenderness upon palpation
  • PMI within 2 cm of the sternum (PMI) / Displaced point of maximal impulse (PMI) suggestive of ____
  • Heave / thrill
  • Friction rub
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • S4
  • Gallops
  • A high/low grade early/late systolic murmur / diastolic murmur best heard at the base/apex/(specific valve region) may be heard using the bell/diaphgram of the otoscope

Abdomen

Abdominal examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.

OR

Back

  • Back examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.

OR

  • Point tenderness over __ vertebrae (e.g. L3-L4)
  • Sacral edema
  • Costovertebral angle tenderness bilaterally/unilaterally
  • Buffalo hump

Genitourinary

  • Genitourinary examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.

OR

  • A pelvic/adnexal mass may be palpated
  • Inflamed mucosa
  • Clear/(color), foul-smelling/odorless penile/vaginal discharge

Neuromuscular

  • Neuromuscular examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.

OR

  • Patient is usually oriented to persons, place, and time
  • Altered mental status
  • Glasgow coma scale is ___ / 15
  • Clonus may be present
  • Hyperreflexia / hyporeflexia / areflexia
  • Positive (abnormal) Babinski / plantar reflex unilaterally/bilaterally
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Proximal/distal muscle weakness unilaterally/bilaterally
  • ____ (finding) suggestive of cranial nerve ___ (roman numerical) deficit (e.g. Dilated pupils suggestive of CN III deficit)
  • Unilateral/bilateral upper/lower extremity weakness
  • Unilateral/bilateral sensory loss in the upper/lower extremity
  • Positive straight leg raise test
  • Abnormal gait (describe gait: e.g. ataxic (cerebellar) gait / steppage gait / waddling gait / choeiform gait / Parkinsonian gait / sensory gait)
  • Positive/negative Trendelenburg sign
  • Unilateral/bilateral tremor (describe tremor, e.g. at rest, pill-rolling)
  • Normal finger-to-nose test / Dysmetria
  • Absent/present dysdiadochokinesia (palm tapping test)

Extremities

  • Extremities examination of patients with [disease name] is usually normal.

OR

  • Clubbing
  • Cyanosis
  • Pitting/non-pitting edema of the upper/lower extremities
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Fasciculations in the upper/lower extremity

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Piehler JM, Pairolero PC, Gracey DR, Bernatz PE (1982). "Unexplained diaphragmatic paralysis: a harbinger of malignant disease?". J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 84 (6): 861–4. PMID 6292583.
  2. Kumar N, Folger WN, Bolton CF (2004). "Dyspnea as the predominant manifestation of bilateral phrenic neuropathy". Mayo Clin. Proc. 79 (12): 1563–5. doi:10.4065/79.12.1563. PMID 15595343.
  3. Kumar N, Folger WN, Bolton CF (2004). "Dyspnea as the predominant manifestation of bilateral phrenic neuropathy". Mayo Clin. Proc. 79 (12): 1563–5. doi:10.4065/79.12.1563. PMID 15595343.
  4. Kumar N, Folger WN, Bolton CF (2004). "Dyspnea as the predominant manifestation of bilateral phrenic neuropathy". Mayo Clin. Proc. 79 (12): 1563–5. doi:10.4065/79.12.1563. PMID 15595343.

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