A 69-year-old man develops clubbing of his fingers. Which of the following is most likely associated with this condition?
Correct Answer: periosteal inflammation
Description: Mononuclear cell infiltration and edema develop in the periosteum, synovial membrane, and joint capsule. Secondary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA) (e.g., lung cancer) is more common than primary HOA.
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