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==Overview==
==Overview==
Patients with autoimmune hepatitis usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with autoimmune hepatitis are [[jaundice]], [[hepatomegaly]], [[splenomegaly]], [[hepatic encephalopathy]] and [[Spider angiomata|spider angiomata.]]


==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
*Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for:[finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Physical examination of Autoimmune hepatitis patient  who progresses to cirrhosis:<ref name="pmid16394302">{{cite journal |vauthors=Krawitt EL |title=Autoimmune hepatitis |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=354 |issue=1 |pages=54–66 |year=2006 |pmid=16394302 |doi=10.1056/NEJMra050408 |url=}}</ref>
*The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
*[[Jaundice]]
*The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
*[[Hepatomegaly]]  
 
*[[Spider angiomata]]
===Appearance of the Patient===
===Appearance of the Patient===
*Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance].  
*Patients with autoimmune hepatitis usually appear normal initially. If it progresses then patient appear weak due to constitutional symptoms such as [[weight loss]], [[anorexia]], and [[muscle atrophy]].
 
*Yellowish discoloration of the skin.
===Vital Signs===
*[[Abdominal distension]] may also be present due to [[ascites|ascites.]]
 
*Normal/low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure.
*High-grade / low-grade fever
*[[Hypothermia]] / hyperthermia may be present
*[[Tachycardia]] with regular pulse or (ir)regularly irregular pulse
*[[Bradycardia]] with regular pulse or (ir)regularly irregular pulse
*Tachypnea / bradypnea
*Kussmal respirations may be present in _____ (advanced disease state)
*Weak/bounding pulse / pulsus alternans / paradoxical pulse / asymmetric pulse
*High/low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure / [[wide pulse pressure]] / [[narrow pulse pressure]]
 
===Skin===
===Skin===
*[[Jaundice]]
*[[Jaundice]]
*Spider angiomata
*[[Spider angioma|Spider angiomata]]<ref name="pmid10423070">{{cite journal |author=Li CP, Lee FY, Hwang SJ, ''et al'' |title=Spider angiomas in patients with liver cirrhosis: role of alcoholism and impaired liver function|journal=Scand. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=34 |issue=5 |pages=520-3 |year=1999 |pmid=10423070 |doi=}}</ref> 
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===HEENT===
===HEENT===
*Hirsutism
*[[Hirsutism]]
*Icteric sclera
*[[Icteric sclera]]  
*Acne
*[[Acne]]
 
===Neck===
*[[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===
* Asymmetric chest expansion / Decreased chest expansion
*Lungs are hypo/hyperresonant
*Fine/coarse [[crackles]] upon auscultation of the lung bases/apices unilaterally/bilaterally
*Rhonchi
*Vesicular breath sounds / Distant breath sounds
*Expiratory/inspiratory wheezing with normal / delayed expiratory phase
*[[Wheezing]] may be present
*[[Egophony]] present/absent
*[[Bronchophony]] present/absent
*Normal/reduced [[tactile fremitus]]
 
===Heart===
*Chest tenderness upon palpation
*PMI within 2 cm of the sternum  (PMI) / Displaced point of maximal impulse (PMI) suggestive of ____
*[[Heave]] / [[thrill]]
*[[Friction rub]]
*[[Heart sounds#First heart tone S1, the "lub"(components M1 and T1)|S1]]
*[[Heart sounds#Second heart tone S2 the "dub"(components A2 and P2)|S2]]
*[[Heart sounds#Third heart sound S3|S3]]
*[[Heart sounds#Fourth heart sound S4|S4]]
*[[Heart sounds#Summation Gallop|Gallops]]
*A high/low grade early/late [[systolic murmur]] / [[diastolic murmur]] best heard at the base/apex/(specific valve region) may be heard using the bell/diaphgram of the otoscope
 
===Abdomen===
===Abdomen===
*[[Abdominal distention]](Ascites)
*[[Abdominal distention]](Ascites)
*[[Hepatomegaly]]  
*[[Hepatomegaly]]  
*[[splenomegaly]]
*[[splenomegaly]]
 
*[[Caput medusae]]
===Neuromuscular===
===Neuromuscular===
*Patient is usually oriented to persons, place, and time
*[[Hepatic encephalopathy]] patient presents with:
* Altered mental status
**Altered mental status
* Glasgow coma scale is ___ / 15
**[[Confusion]]
* Clonus may be present
**[[Coma]]
* Hyperreflexia / hyporeflexia / areflexia
* Positive (abnormal) Babinski / plantar reflex unilaterally/bilaterally
* Muscle rigidity
* Proximal/distal muscle weakness unilaterally/bilaterally
* ____ (finding) suggestive of cranial nerve ___ (roman numerical) deficit (e.g. Dilated pupils suggestive of CN III deficit)
*Unilateral/bilateral upper/lower extremity weakness
*Unilateral/bilateral sensory loss in the upper/lower extremity
*Positive straight leg raise test
*Abnormal gait (describe gait: e.g. ataxic (cerebellar) gait / steppage gait / waddling gait / choeiform gait / Parkinsonian gait / sensory gait)
*Positive/negative Trendelenburg sign
*Unilateral/bilateral tremor (describe tremor, e.g. at rest, pill-rolling)
*Normal finger-to-nose test / Dysmetria
*Absent/present dysdiadochokinesia (palm tapping test)
 
===Extremities===
*[[Clubbing]]  
*[[Cyanosis]]
*Pitting/non-pitting [[edema]] of the upper/lower extremities
*Muscle atrophy
*Fasciculations in the upper/lower extremity


==References==
==References==

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

Overview

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with autoimmune hepatitis are jaundice, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, hepatic encephalopathy and spider angiomata.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of Autoimmune hepatitis patient who progresses to cirrhosis:[1]

Appearance of the Patient

  • Patients with autoimmune hepatitis usually appear normal initially. If it progresses then patient appear weak due to constitutional symptoms such as weight loss, anorexia, and muscle atrophy.
  • Yellowish discoloration of the skin.
  • Abdominal distension may also be present due to ascites.
  • Normal/low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure.

Skin

HEENT

Abdomen

Neuromuscular

References

  1. Krawitt EL (2006). "Autoimmune hepatitis". N. Engl. J. Med. 354 (1): 54–66. doi:10.1056/NEJMra050408. PMID 16394302.
  2. Li CP, Lee FY, Hwang SJ; et al. (1999). "Spider angiomas in patients with liver cirrhosis: role of alcoholism and impaired liver function". Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 34 (5): 520–3. PMID 10423070.
  3. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spider_nevus.jpg#/media/
  4. By Bobjgalindo - Own work, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10762793

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