Clubbing Flashcards
(10 cards)
What are the three categories of causes for clubbing?
Cardiac, respiratory, and other causes
These categories help in diagnosing the underlying condition related to clubbing.
Name a cardiac cause of clubbing.
*cyanotic congenital heart disease (Fallot’s, TGA)
* bacterial endocarditis
* atrial myxoma
These conditions can lead to clubbing due to altered blood flow and oxygenation.
List two respiratory causes of clubbing.
*lung cancer
*pyogenic conditions (cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, abscess, empyema)
Respiratory diseases often lead to clubbing due to chronic hypoxia or infection.
What is one rare cause of clubbing?
Whipple’s disease
Although rare, Whipple’s disease can also result in clubbing due to systemic effects.
Fill in the blank: _______ can cause clubbing due to chronic lung infections.
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is known for causing severe respiratory issues, leading to clubbing.
What condition related to the liver can cause clubbing?
*cirrhosis
*primary biliary cirrhosis
Liver conditions can lead to clubbing through mechanisms related to systemic circulation changes.
True or False: Tuberculosis is a respiratory cause of clubbing.
True
Tuberculosis can lead to lung damage and chronic hypoxia, resulting in clubbing.
Name a thyroid condition associated with clubbing.
Graves’ disease (thyroid acropachy)
This condition is linked to clubbing due to autoimmune processes affecting connective tissue.
List two pyogenic conditions that can lead to clubbing.
*bronchiectasis
*empyema
These conditions involve chronic infections that can cause significant lung damage and clubbing.
What is fibrosing alveolitis and its relation to clubbing?
Fibrosing alveolitis is a respiratory cause of clubbing
This condition involves lung fibrosis, leading to decreased gas exchange and clubbing.
