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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 lymphoma C-Prostatic cancer … Read more
A 43 year-old man presents to the ER with an excruciating chest pain radiates 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
A 64 year-old woman complains of continuous chest pain for 20 minutes. It started suddenly during a stressful meeting. Her pain is dull, aching in nature and 9/10 in severity. She had several episodes of chest pain in the past that starting after exertion and resolving by rest. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes … Read more
A 65 year old man presents to the clinic complaining of weakness and recurrent infections for 6 months. He has no significant medical, surgical or family history. Physical examination reveals multiple enlarged lymph nodes. Histopathology reveals excessive mature B cells that mark strongly with CD5 and CD23 and weekly with CD22. They also have weak … Read more
A 34 year-old man with one week history of sore throat presents today for fever, hoarseness, difficulty breathing and drooling. On physical examination, his temperature is 102.3f and has inspiratory stridor. What is the most preferred next action for this patient? A-Admit to the intensive care unit B-Prescribe broad spectrum antibiotic C-Throat swab and culture … Read more
A 68 year-old man with a long history of poorly controlled diabetes presents to his physician complaining of pain and drainage in his left ear. His vital signs are within normal limits. The pinna of his left ear is tender. The external meatus is swollen and covered with purulent drainage. What is the most likely … Read more