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hypertrophic pulmonary oesteoarthropathy

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

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pericardial invasion

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

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lymphadenopathy

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

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thrombophlebitis

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

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SVC obstruction

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