Clubbing Flashcards
1
Q
What systems could be responsible for CLUBBING?
A
CVS
Respiratory
GIT
Endocrine
2
Q
What are some CVS causes of clubbing?
A
Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Infective endocarditis
Atrial myxoma
Axillary artery aneurysm
3
Q
What are some RESPIRATORY causes of clubbing?
A
Lung cancer (non-small cell) Intrathoracic suppuration - Bronchiectasis - Cystic fibrosis - Empyema - Pulmonary abscess Fibrosing alveolitis
4
Q
What are some GIT causes of clubbing?
A
Malabsorption (e.g. coeliac disease)
IBD (Crohn’s or UC)
Cirrhosis
5
Q
What are some ENDOCRINE causes of clubbing?
A
Thyroid –> Grave’s triad of clubbing, pretibial myxoedema & exopthalmous