Chest Flashcards
1
Q
what do you look for in the chest (abdo)
A
spider naevi, hair loss and gynaecomastia
2
Q
what do spider naevi indicate ( central red spot with reddish extensions)
A
(>5 significant) – chronic liver disease
3
Q
what does hair loss indicate
A
malnourishment, iron deficiency anaemia
4
Q
what does gynaecomastia indicate
A
liver cirrhosis / digoxin/ spironolactone
