Med School Clubbing

Med School Clubbing

The definition of 'clubbing'  changes after you go to medical school! 

Clubbing of the Digits

Definition: Occurs when the angle between nail plate and proximal nail fold is greater than 180 degrees.

Important disorders associated with digital clubbing include:

Pulmonary Disorders

• Lung Cancer

• Pus in the lung (Bronchiectasis, lung abscess, empyema)

• Pulmonary fibrosis

Cardiac Disorders

• Cyanotic Congenital Heart diseases (R=>L Shunts)

• Endocarditis

• Pericarditis

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#1 tripthi 2016-01-20 01:42

The lovibond angle > 180 in clubbing ,also called positive schamroths sign . Hippocrates was the first to document it , hence also called the hippocratic fingers

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