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===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
*Bradycardia | *[[Bradycardia]] | ||
*Orthostatic hypotension | *[[Orthostatic hypotension]] | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*Pallor | *[[Pallor]] | ||
*Areolar Hypopigmentation | *[[Areolar]] [[Hypopigmentation]] | ||
*Coarse and dry skin | *Coarse and dry skin | ||
*Hair loss | *Hair loss | ||
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===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
*Breast tissue atrophy/inovulation | *Breast tissue atrophy/inovulation | ||
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'''Extremities''' | |||
*Pitting edema of the upper/lower extremities(Myxedema) | *Pitting edema of the upper/lower extremities(Myxedema) | ||
*Muscle wasting | *Muscle wasting |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]
Overview
Patients with syndrome usually appear fatigued, lethargic and weight gain. Physical examination is usually remarkable for bradycardia, hypotension, pallor and signs suggestive of respective hormonal deficiency.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
Skin
- Pallor
- Areolar Hypopigmentation
- Coarse and dry skin
- Hair loss
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
HEENT
Genitourinary
- Breast tissue atrophy/inovulation
- Vaginal atrophy
Neuromuscular
- Patient is usually oriented to persons, place, and time
Extremities
- Pitting edema of the upper/lower extremities(Myxedema)
- Muscle wasting
- Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes