Answer to question (EMQ) of the day – a history of weakness and fatigue
Thanks for all of your great responses to our question of the day – some good analyses and discussion. So here we go with the likely pathology … Symmetrical findings make a central lesion less likely...
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A 44 year old builder presents with weakness over the past 48 hours A neurological exam reveals the following (N=normal): Upper Limbs Lower Limbs Right Left Right Left Tone N reduced N N Power (MRC)...
View ArticleAnswer to question of the day: Hepatitis C
Those of you who guessed B as the answer to our question of the day on hepatitis C were correct! The chances of transmission are as follows: Condition Notes HIV/AIDS 0.3% Risk assessment needed prior...
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Question of the day: Endocrinology
Let’s test your endocrinology knowledge with this teaser. As ever, leave your answer as a comment. Answer will be given in a few days. Which of these symptoms of hypoadrenalism will distinguish between...
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Answer to question of the day: Endocrinology
We asked you a question on symptoms of hypoadrenalism here. The answer is of course: e. Skin Pigmentation Most of the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency (e.g. hypotension, weight loss) result from low...
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Question of the day: Neurology exam
A 44 year old builder presents with weakness over the past 48 hours. A neurological exam reveals the following (N=normal): Upper Limbs Lower Limbs Right Left Right Left Tone N reduced N N Power (MRC)...
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Answer to question of the day: Suspected bells palsy?
We asked you about this case of a 37 year old intravenous drug user with suspected bells palsy. And after reading his case, the diagnosis is: d. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Firstly this is a lower motor...
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Question of the day: Oncology
From the following list select the 3 tumour markers that are of clinical use in the “work up” of a patient with an unknown suspected primary malignancy: (e.g. weight loss/ malaise) Please select 3...
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Answer to question of the day: 3 day headache
We asked you about this 27 year old female who presented with a 3-day headache. After looking at her lumbar puncture results, the diagnosis is…. a. Benign Intracranial Hypertension The pressure is...
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Question of the day: Skin Rash
Look at this skin rash. It measures 6cm in length and is occurring over the extensor aspect of the upper forearm. Which of the following treatments is likely to result in the resolution of the rash? a....
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