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{{ Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2}} | {{Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2}} | ||
{{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{Ammu}} | {{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{Ammu}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 usually appear tall with disproportionately elongated extremities. Physical examination of patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 is usually remarkable for episodic [[hypertension]], [[thyromegaly]], and [[anxiety]]. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
* Patient may be tall | * Patient may be tall and thin. The patient may have "[[Marfan syndrome|marfanoid]]" body build with disproportionately elongated extremities. | ||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
*[[Fever]] | |||
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*[[Tachycardia]] | |||
*[[Tachycardia]] | *The [[pulse]] is irregularly irregular | ||
*The | *Episodic [[hypertension]] | ||
*Episodic [[hypertension]] | *[[Tachypnea]] | ||
*[[Tachypnea]] | |||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
* | * Swelling of neck | ||
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* Numerous yellowish-white, sessile, painless nodules on the [[sclera]] and eyelids | ===HEENT=== | ||
* Dry | |||
* Numerous yellowish-white, sessile, painless nodules on the [[sclera]] and eyelids | |||
* [[Lymph nodes]] | * Dry [[eye]]s may be present | ||
* [[Thyromegaly]] | * [[Lymph nodes]] | ||
* [[Dysphagia]] | * [[Thyromegaly]] | ||
* [[Dysphagia]] | |||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
*A [[thrill]] may be present | *A [[thrill]] may be present | ||
===Neurologic=== | ===Neurologic=== | ||
* | * [[Altered mental status]] | ||
* Anxiety | * [[Anxiety]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 usually appear tall with disproportionately elongated extremities. Physical examination of patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 is usually remarkable for episodic hypertension, thyromegaly, and anxiety.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patient may be tall and thin. The patient may have "marfanoid" body build with disproportionately elongated extremities.
Vitals
- The pulse is irregularly irregular
- Episodic hypertension
Skin
- Swelling of neck
HEENT
- Numerous yellowish-white, sessile, painless nodules on the sclera and eyelids
- Dry eyes may be present
- Lymph nodes
- Thyromegaly
- Dysphagia
Heart
- A thrill may be present
Neurologic
References