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==Overview==
Common physical examination findings of non small cell lung cancer,  include: [[tachypnea]], decreased [[breath sounds]], and [[lethargic]].<ref name=canadian>Lung cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/lung/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab Accessed on February 20, 2016</ref>
 
==Physical Examination==
===General appearance===
*[[Lethargic]]
*Emaciated
*Confused
 
===Vital Signs===
* Low-grade [[fever]]
* Decreased SPO2
* [[Tachypnea]]
* [[Tachycardia]]
* Low [[blood pressure]]
 
===Chest===
*Decreased/absent [[breath sounds]]
 
===Abdomen===
*[[Hepatomegaly]]
*[[Ascites]]
 
===Skeletal===
*[[Bone pain]]
*[[Fractures]]
 
===Skin===
*[[Pallor]]
*[[Jaundice]]
 
===HEENT===
*[[Lymphadenopathy]]
 
===CNS===
*[[Cranial nerve]] palsies
 
===Extremities===
*[[Clubbing]] of fingers
*[[Swelling]] of hands and feet
*[[Weakness]]
*[[Hemiplegia]]


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of non small cell lung cancer, include: tachypnea, decreased breath sounds, and lethargic.[1]

Physical Examination

General appearance

Vital Signs

Chest

Abdomen

Skeletal

Skin

HEENT

CNS

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  1. Lung cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/lung/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab Accessed on February 20, 2016


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