A former smoker patient, previously diagnosed with COPD comes in for a checkup. The physical examination reveals digital hypokratism of recent onset. What is the most acceptable explanation for this finding in the clinical context described?
In a digital hypokratitis of recent onset in a smoking patient, the first option to rule out is bronchopulmonary carcinoma. Other pathologies can also occur but not so suddenly.
Pulmonary carcinoma.
Bronchiectasis.
Pulmonary fibrosis.
Cyanotic heart disease.
In a digital hypokratitis of recent onset in a smoking patient, the first option to rule out is bronchopulmonary carcinoma.
Other pathologies can also occur but not so suddenly.
Other pathologies can also occur but not so suddenly.
Other pathologies can also occur but not so suddenly.