A Case of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy- Repeated USMLE Question

Q- Foci of hemorrhage and necrosis in which of the following parts of the brain is characteristic of Wernicke’s encephalopathy? A- Anterior pituitary B- Basal ganglia C- Mamillary bodies D- Posterior pituitary Q- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is produced by which of the following nuclei of hypothalamus? A-Anterior nucleus B- Arcuate nucleus C- Dorsomedial nucleus D- Ventromedial … Read more

A Case of Sexual Ambiguity- Repeated USMLE Question

Q- A 12-year-old female is evaluated for enlarged phallus at puberty. Examination reveals no breast development, a blind vaginal pouch and no uterus. Laboratory tests show normal levels of testosterone and estrogen and very low levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Female pseudohermaphrodite B- Male pseudohermaphrodite C- True hermaphrodite D- … Read more

A Case of Persistent Vomiting

Q- A 2-week-old boy is brought for persistent vomiting of non-bilious material after feeding. The boy is lysergic and dehydrated. Examination reveals presence of an olive-sized mass in the epigastric area moving with peristalsis. What is the most likely diagnosis? A- Duodenal atresia B- Esophageal atresia C- Meckel’s diverticulum D- Pyloric stenosis Q- Which of … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Atelectasis

Q- A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room for cough and trouble breathing. His parents mention that he was playing with some coins a short time ago. The coin is most likely lodged in which of the following lobar bronchi? A- Left middle lobar bronchus B- Left superior lobar bronchus C- Right middle … Read more

Repeated USMLE Questions- A Case of Hyperlipidemia

A 30-year-old man presents to the emergency room with excruciating chest pain and shortness of breath for an hour. Past, surgical and familial histories are unremarkable except that his father died of heart attack at the age of 32. Imaging studies and laboratory tests confirm the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. What is the most likely … Read more