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* Fever<ref name= xxx> Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015</ref> | * Fever<ref name= xxx> Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015</ref> | ||
*[[Tachycardia]] | * [[Tachycardia]] | ||
*Tachypnea | * Tachypnea | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Jaundice]] | * [[Jaundice]] | ||
* [[Pallor]] | * [[Pallor]] | ||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
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* Distant breath sounds | * Distant breath sounds | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Abdominal distention]] | * [[Abdominal distention]] | ||
*[[Hepatomegaly]] | * [[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
* A [[pelvic]]/adnexal mass may be palpated | * A [[pelvic]]/adnexal mass may be palpated | ||
Revision as of 20:01, 15 October 2015
Template:Choriocarcinoma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of choriocarcinoma include abdominal distention, pelvic/adnexal mass, and blood in vaginal discharge.[1]
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Fever[1]
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
Skin
HEENT
- Icteric sclera
Lungs
- Distant breath sounds
Abdomen
Genitourinary
- A pelvic/adnexal mass may be palpated
- Blood in vaginal discharge
Extremities
- Clubbing
- Pitting edema of the lower extremities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Signs and symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/gestational-trophoblastic-disease/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ns Accessed on October 10, 2015