Chapter 089. Pancreatic Cancer (Part 2)
lượt xem 2
download
Physical Findings Patients with early disease may not have any significant abnormalities detectable on physical examination. Jaundice may be a presenting feature in some; in these patients a palpable, nontender gallbladder (Courvoisier's sign) may be palpated under the right costal margin. Patients with more advanced disease may have an abdominal mass, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, or ascites. The left supraclavicular lymph node (Virchow's node) may be involved with tumor, or widespread peritoneal disease may be palpable on rectal examination in the pouch of Douglas. Diagnostic Procedures Imaging Studies (Fig. 89-1) Ultrasound is often used as an initial investigation for patients with jaundice, or with...
Bình luận(0) Đăng nhập để gửi bình luận!
CÓ THỂ BẠN MUỐN DOWNLOAD