Transcription of Examining the Fingernails
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Examining the FingernailsMark E. Williams, of Virginia School of MedicinePreTest 1 What disease would most likely produce these nails? Diabetes mellitus Congestive heart failure Hypothyroidism Liver disease Renal disease SLEPreTest 2 What disease would most likely produce these nails? Diabetes mellitus Congestive heart failure Hypothyroidism Liver disease Renal disease SLEPreTest 3 What disease would most likely produce these nails? Diabetes mellitus Congestive heart failure Hypothyroidism Liver disease Renal disease SLEWhat information is available from Examining the Fingernails ?
neoplasms (esophagus, liver, bowel) – Hyperthyroidism (about 1%) – Note: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease does not cause clubbing! Image courtesy of www.dermnet.com. Used with permission. Schamroth’s sign. Purpose - to determine if …
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