features of bronchial carcinoma

Question 1

hypertrophic pulmonary oesteoarthropathy

Answer 1

combines clubbing and periostitis of the small hand joints - especially distal interpharangeal joints
affects the end of long bones causing altered pain and shape

Question 2

pericardial invasion

Answer 2

local tumours spread that can cause effusion of the related anatomical cavity and AF

Question 3

lymphadenopathy

Answer 3

feature of metastatic disease, cells from the primary tour can be seen on aspiration and biopsy

Question 4

thrombophlebitis

Answer 4

inflammation of the wall of a vein with associated thrombosis, often in legs during pregnancy

Question 5

SVC obstruction

Answer 5

early morning headache, distended external jugular vein, anastomoses visible on abdomen