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==Overview==
==Overview==


Many authors have concluded that performing a complete assessment, with a detailed history and physical examination, is useful for identifying patients with a higher likelihood of [[metastases]]
Many authors have concluded that performing a complete assessment, with a detailed history and physical examination, is useful for identifying patients with a higher likelihood of [[metastases]].


==Vital Signs==
==Physical Examination==


*[[Cachexic]]: weight loss and anorexia.
*Pale skin and conjunctiva: [[chronic disease anemia]].
*[[Cyanotic]]: [[dyspnea]]


==Skin==
===General appearance===


===HEENT===


==Oral Cavity==
===Cardiovascular system==




== Eyes==
===Lungs===


===Abdomen===


===Musculoskeletal system===


==Ear Nose and Throat==
===Neurologic===


===Skin===


==Heart==
==References==
 
 
==Lungs==
 
 
==Abdomen==
 
 
==Extremities==
 
 
==Neurologic==
* [[Septic emboli]] may result in [[stroke]] and focal neurologic findings
* [[Seizures]] may be present
* [[Intracranial hemorrhage]] may occur
* Signs of a [[brain abscess]] may be present
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Many authors have concluded that performing a complete assessment, with a detailed history and physical examination, is useful for identifying patients with a higher likelihood of metastases.

Physical Examination

General appearance

HEENT

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Lungs

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Musculoskeletal system

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