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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Patients with infantile pyloric stenosis usually appear ill and [[toxic]]. physical examination of patients with infantile pyloric stenosis is usually remarkable for palpation of an abdominal mass in epigastrium.This mass, which consists of the enlarged pylorus, is referred to as the 'olive,'
[[Palpation]] of the abdomen may reveal a mass in the [[epigastrium]]. This mass consists of the enlarged pylorus smooth muscle and it is called '''olive'''. Palpation of a hypertrophied pylorus is very useful in diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.[[Peristalsis|Peristaltic]] waves may be palpated or may be seen in abdominal exam of patients with infantile pyloric stenosis. [[Hypothermia]] and [[tachycardia]] with regular pulse and [[tachypnea]] may be present. In skin examination [[cyanosis]], poor skin turgur, [[jaundice]] and [[pallor]] may be present.
 
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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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== Physical Examination ==
== Physical Examination ==
The presence of palpation of an abdominal mass and visible peristalsis on physical examination is diagnostic of infantile pyloric stenosis.
The presence of palpation of an abdominal mass and visible [[peristalsis]] on physical examination is diagnostic of infantile pyloric stenosis.
 
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=== Appearance of the Patient ===
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Patients with infantile pyloric stenosis usually appear ill and [[toxic]].
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=== Vital Signs ===
=== Vital Signs ===
*[[Hypothermia]] may be present
*[[Hypothermia]] may be present<ref name="pmid3795342">{{cite journal| author=Yagupsky P, Mares AJ, Gorodischer R| title=Pyloric stenosis associated with hypothermia. | journal=J Trop Pediatr | year= 1986 | volume= 32 | issue= 5 | pages= 270 | pmid=3795342 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3795342  }} </ref>
*[[Tachycardia]] with regular pulse may be present
*[[Tachycardia]] with regular pulse may be present due to dehydration
*[[Tachypnea]] may be present
*[[Tachypnea]] may be present due to dehydration


=== Skin ===
=== Skin ===
*[[Cyanosis]] may be present
*[[Cyanosis]] may be present due to [[dehydration]]


* Poor skin turgur may be present
* Poor skin turgor may be present due to [[dehydration]]


* [[Jaundice]] may be present
* [[Jaundice]] may be present
* [[Pallor]] may be present


=== HEENT ===
=== HEENT ===
* Icteric sclera may be present
* Depressed [[fontanelles]] may be present due to [[dehydration]]
* Depressed [[fontanelles]] may be present
* Decereased tearing may be present due to [[dehydration]]
* Decereased tearing may be present


=== Neck ===
=== Neck ===
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=== Abdomen ===
=== Abdomen ===
* [[Abdominal tenderness]] in the right upper abdominal quadrant may be present.
* [[Palpation]] of the abdomen may reveal a mass in the [[epigastrium]].
* [[Palpation]] of the abdomen may reveal a mass in the [[epigastrium]]. This mass, which consists of the enlarged pylorus, is referred to as the 'olive,' and is sometimes evident after the infant is given formula to drinkIt is an elusive diagnostic skill requiring much patience and experience.
* This mass consists of the enlarged pylorus smooth muscle and it is called '''olive'''.<ref name="pmid24716658">{{cite journal| author=Peters B, Oomen MW, Bakx R, Benninga MA| title=Advances in infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. | journal=Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol | year= 2014 | volume= 8 | issue= 5 | pages= 533-41 | pmid=24716658 | doi=10.1586/17474124.2014.903799 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24716658  }} </ref>
* There are often palpable (or even visible) [[peristalsis|peristaltic]] waves due to [[stomach]] trying to force its contents past the narrowed pyloric outlet.
* Palpation of a hypertrophied pylorus is very useful in diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.<ref name="pmid3277156">{{cite journal| author=Breaux CW, Georgeson KE, Royal SA, Curnow AJ| title=Changing patterns in the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. | journal=Pediatrics | year= 1988 | volume= 81 | issue= 2 | pages= 213-7 | pmid=3277156 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3277156 }} </ref>
* [[peristalsis|Peristaltic]] waves may be palpated or may be seen in abdominal exam of patients with infantile pyloric stenosis.<ref name="pmid2039969">{{cite journal| author=Chiou JY, Huang SC, Chuang JH| title=[Clinical experience of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis]. | journal=Changgeng Yi Xue Za Zhi | year= 1991 | volume= 14 | issue= 1 | pages= 39-43 | pmid=2039969 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2039969  }} </ref>


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Overview

Palpation of the abdomen may reveal a mass in the epigastrium. This mass consists of the enlarged pylorus smooth muscle and it is called olive. Palpation of a hypertrophied pylorus is very useful in diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.Peristaltic waves may be palpated or may be seen in abdominal exam of patients with infantile pyloric stenosis. Hypothermia and tachycardia with regular pulse and tachypnea may be present. In skin examination cyanosis, poor skin turgur, jaundice and pallor may be present.

Physical Examination

The presence of palpation of an abdominal mass and visible peristalsis on physical examination is diagnostic of infantile pyloric stenosis.

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Vital Signs

Skin

HEENT

Neck

Physical examination of neck is usually normal.

Lungs

Physical examination of lungs is usually normal.

Heart

Physical examination of heart is usually normal.

Abdomen

  • Palpation of the abdomen may reveal a mass in the epigastrium.
  • This mass consists of the enlarged pylorus smooth muscle and it is called olive.[2]
  • Palpation of a hypertrophied pylorus is very useful in diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.[3]
  • Peristaltic waves may be palpated or may be seen in abdominal exam of patients with infantile pyloric stenosis.[4]

Back

Physical examination of back is usually normal.

Genitourinary

Physical examination of genitourinary system is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

Physical examination of neuromuscular system is usually normal.

Extremities

Physical examination of extremities is usually normal.

References

  1. Yagupsky P, Mares AJ, Gorodischer R (1986). "Pyloric stenosis associated with hypothermia". J Trop Pediatr. 32 (5): 270. PMID 3795342.
  2. Peters B, Oomen MW, Bakx R, Benninga MA (2014). "Advances in infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis". Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 8 (5): 533–41. doi:10.1586/17474124.2014.903799. PMID 24716658.
  3. Breaux CW, Georgeson KE, Royal SA, Curnow AJ (1988). "Changing patterns in the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis". Pediatrics. 81 (2): 213–7. PMID 3277156.
  4. Chiou JY, Huang SC, Chuang JH (1991). "[Clinical experience of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis]". Changgeng Yi Xue Za Zhi. 14 (1): 39–43. PMID 2039969.

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