Peutz-Jeghers syndrome physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome include mucocutaneous hyperpigmentation, abdominal tenderness due to intussusception, bowel obstruction, and pallor due to anemia.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

  • If cancer develops, patient may appear cachectic

Vitals

Temperature

  • Fever may be present, if cancer develops

Respiratory Rate

  • Tachypnea may be present, if lung cancer develops

Skin

  • Jaundice may be present, if pancreatic cancer develops

Eyes

Throat

  • Oral mucosa
Perioral and perinasal hyperpigmentations

Neck

Lungs

  • If lung cancer develops, the patient may present with the following:

Abdomen

Extremities

  • Patches of hyperpigmentation on the hands and feet
  • Clubbing may be present, if lung cancer develops
  • Cyanosis may be present, if lung cancer develops
Hyperpigmentations on the finger tips

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