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* Skin examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal. | * Skin examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal. | ||
* [[Pallor]] may be present in case of concomitant production of catecholamines by the tumor. | |||
* [[Pallor]] | |||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Patients with carotid body tumor usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
OR
The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with carotid body tumor usually appear pale or diaphoretic depending on the capacity of the tumor for hormone production.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs are usually normal.
- In case of ca[pability of the tumore for catecholamine production:
- Tachycardia with regular pulse may be present.
- High blood pressure with normal pulse pressure may be present.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
- Pallor may be present in case of concomitant production of catecholamines by the tumor.
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with carotid body tumor is remarkable for:
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- Jugular venous distension
- Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally/bilaterally using the bell/diaphragm of the otoscope
- Lymphadenopathy (describe location, size, tenderness, mobility, and symmetry)
- Thyromegaly / thyroid nodules
- Hepatojugular reflux
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with carotid body tumor is usually normal.