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==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
Common physical examination findings of prostate cancer include:
===Appearance of the Patient===
* [[Hematuria]]
* [[Cancer]] [[cachexia]]
* [[Hematospermia]]
 
===Skin==
* [[Pallor]]
* [[Pallor]]
===Extremities===
* [[Anesthesia]] in the lower limbs  
* [[Anesthesia]] in the lower limbs  
* [[Paresis]] in the lower limbs
* [[Paresis]] in the lower limbs
* Lower-extremity [[lymphedema]]
* Bony [[tenderness]]
===Abdomen===
* Suprapubic [[palpation]] of [[bladder]]
* Suprapubic [[palpation]] of [[bladder]]
* [[Adenopathy]]
 
* Lower-extremity [[lymphedema]]
===Digital rectal examination===
* Bony [[tenderness]]
* Asymmetrical boggy [[mass]] with the change of texture may be palpated in the anterior wall of the rectum
* [[Cancer]] [[cachexia]]
* [[Digital rectal examination]]
:* Asymmetrical boggy [[mass]] with the change of texture


==References==
==References==

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Appearance of the Patient

=Skin

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  • Asymmetrical boggy mass with the change of texture may be palpated in the anterior wall of the rectum

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