feb 27 Flashcards
1
Q
presentation of a stroke in the posterior limb of the internal capsule?
A
unilateral motor impairment
2
Q
presentation of McCune Albright syndrome?
A
- recurrent fractures
- unilateral cafe au lait spot(s)
- precocious puberty
3
Q
why do patients with mcCune albright syndrome have recurrent fractures?
A
they have fibrous dysplasia
4
Q
why do patients with mccune albright syndrome have precocious puberty?
A
the mutation in GNAS leads to g protein overactivation -> oversecretion of pituitary hormones
5
Q
is lichen planus itchy?
A
YES
6
Q
lichen planus is often associated with …
A
hep C
7
Q
is bowen disease (penile cancer) itchy?
A
no
8
Q
how to treat frostbite?
A
- rapid rewarming in water bath
- anaglesia and wound care
- thrombolysis in severe cases
