Clubbing Flashcards
1
Q
List 3 cardiac causes of clubbing
A
Atrial myxoma
Cyanotic congenital heart disease (Fallot’s, TGA)
Endocarditis (bacterial)
2
Q
List 5 respiratory causes of clubbing
A
Lung cancer
Pyogenic conditions
TB
Asbestosis, mesothelioma
Fibrosing alveolitis
3
Q
Name 4 pyogenic respiratory conditions that can cause clubbing
A
CF
Bronchiectasis
Abscess
Empyema
4
Q
List 5 non cardiorespiratory causes of clubbing
A
Crohn’s (to a lesser extent UC)
Cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Graves’ disease (thyroid acropachy)
Whipple’s disease (rare)
