Gastro Exam Findings

Question 1

What would Dupytren’s contracture suggest in gastro?

Answer 1

1. CLD
2. Diabetes
3. Heavy labour
4. Phenytoin (epilepsy med)
5. Trauma
6. Familial

Question 2

What would palmar erythema in gastro suggest?

Answer 2

1. CLD
2. Pregnancy
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. RA

Question 3

What would finger clubbing in gastro suggest?

Answer 3

1. IBD
2. Cirrhosis
3. Lymphoma
4. Coeliac disease

Question 4

What would leuconychia in gastro suggest?

Answer 4

hypoalbuminaemia (CLD + other causes)

Question 5

What would koilonychia suggest in gastro?

Answer 5

iron deficiency anaemia e.g. GI bleed