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Hematemesis — Marc J. Kahn, MD
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Copyright of the American Society of Hematology, 2006. ISSN: 1931-6860.


I. HistoryII. Physical ExamIII. Laboratory DataIV. Differential Diagnosis
V. PathophysiologyVI. Prognosis/Clinical CourseVII. Teaching PointsVIII. Bibliography

II. PHYSICAL EXAM

What aspects of the physical exam are most significant? Consider each of the following and click on the information you believe will be most helpful for making a diagnosis.

Vitals
Skin
Nodes
HEENT
Neck
Lungs
Heart
Abdomen
Rectal
Extremities
Pulses
Neurologic


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