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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Physical Examination==
Generally, the most common signs of Endometrial cancer are emaciation, [[lethargy]], and [[pallor]]  Other signs include low-grade [[fever]], discomfort on palpation, [[ascites]]  rectal bleeding, rectal mass, and [[jaundice]].
 
==Endometrial cancer Physical Examination==
 
===General appearance===
*[[Lethargic]]
*Pale
*Emaciated
*Confused
 
===Vital Signs===
Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs:
*Low-grade [[fever]]
*Decreased SPO2
*Tachyapnea
*[[Tachycardia]]
*Low BP
 
===Abdomen===
*Discomfort on palpation
*[[Hepatomegaly]]
*Absent bowel sounds - may be suggested of [[intestinal obstruction]]
*Ascites
 
===Rectal exam===
*Rectal bleeding
*Rectal mass
 
===Chest===
*Decreased/absent breath sounds
 
===Skin===
*[[Pallor]]
*[[Jaundice]]
 
===HEENT===
*[[Jaundice]]
*[[Lymphadenopathy]]
 
===Extremities===
*Swelling of hands and feet


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Generally, the most common signs of Endometrial cancer are emaciation, lethargy, and pallor Other signs include low-grade fever, discomfort on palpation, ascites rectal bleeding, rectal mass, and jaundice.

Endometrial cancer Physical Examination

General appearance

Vital Signs

Vital signs are generally within normal limit, but patients with severe disease may have the following vital signs:

Abdomen

Rectal exam

  • Rectal bleeding
  • Rectal mass

Chest

  • Decreased/absent breath sounds

Skin

HEENT

Extremities

  • Swelling of hands and feet

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