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['Palm reading' as a diagnostic aid].

A Vonk Noordegraaf1, M A Paul, A B Boonstra

  • 1Afd. Longziekten, VU Medisch Centrum, Postbus 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam. a.vonk@vumc.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|February 3, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Hand inspection can reveal early signs of serious conditions like pulmonary hypertension and lung cancer. Examining the hands provides crucial diagnostic clues for various systemic diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • The hands can manifest physical signs of underlying systemic diseases.
  • Early recognition of these signs is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

  • Four patients presented with distinct hand abnormalities.
  • These included finger clubbing, yellow nails, and signs associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Findings:

  • Patient 1: Clubbing and pulmonary hypertension linked to an atrial septal defect.
  • Patient 2: Yellow nail syndrome with recurrent pleural effusions.
  • Patient 3: Clubbing and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy secondary to lung adenocarcinoma.
  • Patient 4: Pulmonary hypertension due to deep venous malformations and pulmonary embolism, part of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Implications:

  • Hand examination is a valuable, non-invasive diagnostic tool.
  • Recognizing hand signs can lead to earlier detection of critical conditions.
  • This highlights the importance of a thorough physical examination in clinical practice.

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