Acanthosis nigricans in diabetes mellitus
You note the shown skin disorder during a general medical evaluation. You explain to the patient they are at risk for the development of: A)...
Photos of Melanosis coli "Pseudomelanosis coli"
Melanosis coli, also pseudomelanosis coli, is a disorder of pigmentation of the wall of the colon, often identified at the time of colonosco...
Decompression sickness "divers' disease"
A 55-year-old male diver begins complaining of back pain and urinary retention 1 h after a dive. What is the MOST likely diagnosis? (A) Baro...
Superior vena cava syndrome
A 72-year-old man who was overweight and had a history of hypertension and heavy smoking presented with a swollen neck. He had no dysphagia....
Characteristic shape of Molluscum contagiosum infection
A 4-year-old preschooler presents with the skin lesions shown here. The area affected is just below the chin on the child's right side. ...
Synthesis and metabolism of vitamin D in the regulation of calcium, phosphorus, and bone metabolism.
Click for photo enlargement During exposure to solar UVB radiation, 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin is converted to previtamin D3 , which ...
8 clinical criteria predict management in an ICU
Which of the following would indicate the patient must be monitored in an intensive care unit setting following an overdose? A) PaCO2 >4...
Description of Hallux Malleus "hammer toe"
-Hallux for the big toe -Malleus for a hammer Hallux malleus is a deformity of the great toe. This deformity can be very stiff or flexible. ...
About Retinal Detachments
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding acute traumatic retinal detachments? (A) Most detachments can be visualized on standard...
Prostate diseases in relation to Prostate zones
Most cancer lesions occur in the peripheral zone of the gland, fewer occur in the transition zone and almost none arise in the central zone....
