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Revision as of 15:20, 19 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