Endometrial cancer physical examination

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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]

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Physical examination of patients with endometrial cancer is usually remarkable for vaginal bleeding, pallor, and pedal edema.

Endometrial cancer Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with endometrial cancer is usually remarkable for vaginal bleeding, pallor, and pedal edema.[1]

General appearance

  • Patients with early disease often appear normal.
  • Patients with advanced disease may appear lethargic, pale, or confused.

Vital Signs

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

Skin

HEENT

Chest

  • Decreased/absent breath sounds

Abdomen

Pelvic exam

Extremities

References

  1. Creasman WT (1997). "Endometrial cancer: incidence, prognostic factors, diagnosis, and treatment". Semin Oncol. 24 (1 Suppl 1): S1-140–S1-50. PMID 9045311.


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