<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the significance of performing a physical examination in individuals with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma?  <response>: <reason> Physical examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is usually remarkable for fever, pruritus, petechiae, chest tenderness, abdominal tenderness, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and peripheral lymphadenopathy. Patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma usually appear cachectic Pembertons sign: development of suffusion, plethora, or duskiness upon elevation of the arms above the head in patients with superior vena cava SVC syndrome.Low to high-grade fever Tachypnea Kussmal respirations may be present in advanced SVCS. Asymmetric pulseSkin examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma include: Pallor Pruritus Petechiae Single or localized cluster of erythematous skin nodules Superficial ulcersAbnormalities of the headhair may include: Icteric sclera Nystagmus Patient with superior vena cava syndrome present with: Facial tenderness Swelling of the face Facial flushingredness face or cheeks Drooping eyelid Swelling around the eye Swelling of the whites of the eyesCervical lymphadenopathy may be present Jugular venous distension Hepatojugular refluxThoracic masses suggestive of central lymphadenopathy Chest tenderness Pleural effusion may be present and manifestations may include: Lungs are hyporesonant Decreased breath sounds Asymmetric chest expansion WheezingCardiovascular examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is usually normal.Abdominal examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma include: Abdominal distension Abdominal tenderness Abdominal mass Hepatomegaly splenomegalyBack examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is usually normal.Genitourinary examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is usually normal.Neuromuscular examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is usually normal.Extremities examination of patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma include: Peripheral lymphadenopathy Joint painSeizuresNon hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. Non hodgkins lymphoma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas. 