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Dr Ray Makar A 19-year-old man is referred to the clinic for a positive purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis. He moved to the United States from Egypt 2 years ago and has been in a good health. He has no history of fever, cough, weight loss or night sweats. He has no family history or contacts … Read more
Q- An 83-year-old man presents to the clinic with progressive pain and swelling of the left knee for 8 months. He has a history of well-controlled type 2 diabetes for 15 years. He does not smoke or take any recreational drugs. He drinks alcohol socially. His surgical and family histories are unremarkable. Physical examination reveals … Read more
A 25 year old woman presents to her physician at 28 weeks of gestation with general itching for one week. Itching is worse at night and more prominent at soles and palms. She has no history of allergy or dermatological diseases. She is compliant with regular examinations and her pregnancy is uncomplicated. Her physical and … Read more
Q- A 32-year-old woman visits her physician because she hasn’t been able to protrude and depress her tongue for the last 2 weeks. Which of the following is the most likely affected muscle? A- Genioglossus muscle B- Hyoglossus muscle C- Styloglossus muscle D- Palatoglossus muscle Answer and Explanation The genioglossus muscle is responsible for protruding … Read more
Q- A 65-year-old man presents with gradual low back pain increasing in intensity for the last six months. X-ray shows several osteoblastic lesions on lower vertebra and pelvic bones. Additional investigations reveal that those lesions are metastases. Which of these is most likely the primary cancer in this patient? A- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia B- Hodgkin’s … Read more
Q- A 43-year-old man presents to the ER with an excruciating chest pain radiating to his jaw and left shoulder. The patient is in moderate distress. Examination reveals a small nodule in his right Achilles tendon. Family history indicates that his father died of a heart attack in the age of 45. His laboratory tests … Read more