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Physical examination findings of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung will depend on the location of the tumor. Non-small cell lung cancer with central location may cause [[Crackles|crackling sounds]], [[Wheezing|focal wheezing]], [[Hoarseness|voice hoarseness]], and [[tachypnea]]. Peripheral location can present with [[pleurisy]] findings, such as reduced [[chest expansion]]. Common physical examination of patients with squamous cell carcinoma | [[Physical examination]] findings of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung will depend on the location of the [[tumor]]. Non-small cell lung cancer with central location may cause [[Crackles|crackling sounds]], [[Wheezing|focal wheezing]], [[Hoarseness|voice hoarseness]], and [[tachypnea]]. Peripheral location can present with [[pleurisy]] findings, such as reduced [[chest expansion]]. Common [[physical examination]] of [[Patient|patients]] with squamous cell carcinoma include crackling or bubbling noises, decreased/absent [[breath sounds]], and [[whispered pectoriloquy]]. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
*The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung:<ref name="pmid4813837">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hyde L, Hyde CI |title=Clinical manifestations of lung cancer |journal=Chest |volume=65 |issue=3 |pages=299–306 |year=1974 |pmid=4813837 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *The following [[physical examination]] findings may be present among [[Patient|patients]] with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung:<ref name="pmid4813837">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hyde L, Hyde CI |title=Clinical manifestations of lung cancer |journal=Chest |volume=65 |issue=3 |pages=299–306 |year=1974 |pmid=4813837 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
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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
Physical examination findings of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung will depend on the location of the tumor. Non-small cell lung cancer with central location may cause crackling sounds, focal wheezing, voice hoarseness, and tachypnea. Peripheral location can present with pleurisy findings, such as reduced chest expansion. Common physical examination of patients with squamous cell carcinoma include crackling or bubbling noises, decreased/absent breath sounds, and whispered pectoriloquy.
Physical Examination
- The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung:[1]
General appearance
- Well-appearing
- Older age in relation to chronological age
- Lethargic
- Confused
Vital Signs
- Low-grade fever
- Decreased SPO2
- Tachypnea
- Tachycardia
Chest
Inspection
- Performed in the anterior chest/posterior chest
- Hoarseness
- Rapid rate of breathing
Auscultation
- Present pleural friction rub
- Present egophony
- Crackling or bubbling noises
- Present whispered pectoriloquy
- Decreased/absent breath sounds
Percussion
- Hyporesonance
- Dull percussion
- Tactile fremitus
- Reduced chest expansion
Abdomen
Musculoskeletal
- Palpable soft-tissue mass
Skin
HEENT
CNS
- Slurred speech
- Confusion