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Tar Staining

August 13th, 2017
 
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Overview

  • Look For

  • Yellow staining to the distal phalanges, especially on the 2nd and 3rd digits.
  • Significance

  • An indicator of significant smoking history.
  • Respiratory Complications of Tobacco Smoking

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Lung cancer
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