respiratory examination findings - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
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) |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)