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.
Pyloric stenosis physical examination
Lactose intolerance physical examination
Pyloric stenosis laboratory findings
Gastric dumping syndrome physical examination
Dyspepsia physical examination
Peptic ulcer physical examination
Helicobacter pylori infection physical examination
Dysphagia physical examination