25/01 Flashcards
1
Q
Which cancer is gynaecomastia associated with?
A
Adenocarcinoma of the lung
2
Q
How can you differentiate between COPD and alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency?
A
In A1AD they will have emphysematous changes in the bases of the lung instead of the apices
There may also be abnormal liver function tests
3
Q
What are causes of upper lobe fibrosis?
A
Coal workers pneumoconiosis Histiocytosis Ankylosing Spondylitis or Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Radiation TB Silicosis and Sarcoidosis
CHARTS pneumonic
4
Q
What is a complication of draining pleural effusions too quickly?
A
Re-expansion pulmonary oedema
Precipitated by shortness of breath or cough
Should have slow drainage of fluid- no more than 1L over less than 6 hrs
