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Respiratory examination findings - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance

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Respiratory examination findings

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Chest signs consistent with lung cancer, 40 and over

Lung

Consider an urgent chest X-ray (to be performed within 2 weeks)

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Chest signs compatible with pleural disease, 40 and over

Mesothelioma

Consider an urgent chest X-ray (to be performed within 2 weeks)

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Finger clubbing, 40 and over

Lung or mesothelioma

Consider an urgent chest X-ray (to be performed within 2 weeks)

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