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Finger clubbing
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Theory behind clubbing of fingers- thought to be due to
-inflammatory conditions
-R to L shunting
These conditions cause increased production (former only)
and increased presence of (both) megakaryocytes (platelet precursors) in the
circulation. These megakaryocytes pass into the axial circulation and get stuck
in the capillaries of the fingers, leading to clubbing.
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- Paediatrics (Respiratory) Note on Finger clubbing , created by v.djabatey on 06/01/2014.
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