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===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
Patients with Buerger's disease usually appear distressed and in pain. | * Patients with Buerger's disease usually appear distressed and in pain. | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
*Low-grade fever may be present and indicates a superimposed infection | *Low-grade fever may be present and indicates a superimposed infection | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
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===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
Pulmonary examination of patients is usually consistent with a smoker's lung and is not directly affected by Buerger's disease | * Pulmonary examination of patients is usually consistent with a smoker's lung and is not directly affected by Buerger's disease | ||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
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*Ulceration | *Ulceration | ||
*Edema | *Edema | ||
*Pedal pulses may or may not be intact bilaterally | |||
[[Image:Buergers-Disease.jpg|thumb|center|500px|Source:jhmi.edu, demonstrates gangrene of the digits with autoamputation of the left middle distal phalanx.<ref>http://www.rayur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Buergers-Disease.jpg</ref>]] | [[Image:Buergers-Disease.jpg|thumb|center|500px|Source:jhmi.edu, demonstrates gangrene of the digits with autoamputation of the left middle distal phalanx.<ref>http://www.rayur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Buergers-Disease.jpg</ref>]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of Buerger's disease include pallor, edema, swelling, ulceration and gangrene of the distal extremities.
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with Buerger's disease is usually remarkable for pallor, edema, swelling, ulceration and gangrene of the distal extremities.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Buerger's disease usually appear distressed and in pain.
Vital Signs
- Low-grade fever may be present and indicates a superimposed infection
Skin
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients is usually consistent with a smoker's lung and is not directly affected by Buerger's disease
Extremities
- Tender nodules along the veins may be felt and may indicate phlebitis
- Pallor
- Rubor
- Cyanosis
- Dark discoloration
- Ulceration
- Edema
- Pedal pulses may or may not be intact bilaterally