Clubbing Flashcards

1
Q

What systems could be responsible for CLUBBING?

A

CVS
Respiratory
GIT
Endocrine

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What are some CVS causes of clubbing?

A

Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Infective endocarditis
Atrial myxoma
Axillary artery aneurysm

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What are some RESPIRATORY causes of clubbing?

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Lung cancer (non-small cell)
Intrathoracic suppuration
- Bronchiectasis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Empyema
- Pulmonary abscess
Fibrosing alveolitis
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What are some GIT causes of clubbing?

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Malabsorption (e.g. coeliac disease)
IBD (Crohn’s or UC)
Cirrhosis

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What are some ENDOCRINE causes of clubbing?

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Thyroid –> Grave’s triad of clubbing, pretibial myxoedema & exopthalmous

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