Jaundice physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]

Overview

Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclerae that is an important symptom of elevated serum bilirubin. Physical examination of patients with jaundice is based on underlying disease, include cervical lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and peripheral edema.

Physical Examination

Jaundice is seen with a number of disorders. Physical examination of patients with jaundice is based on underlying disease.

Appearance of the Patient

Vital Signs

Skin

HEENT

Neck

Lungs

  • Pulmonary examination of patients with jaundice is usually normal.

Heart

  • Cardiac examination of patients with jaundice is usually normal.

Abdomen

Back

  • Back examination of patients with jaundice is usually normal.

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References

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