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What statement is true for paediatric bone as compared to adult bone?
A. Less porosity B. Thicker periosteum C. More brittle D. Less elastic E. Centrifugal blood supply
kids have thicker periosteum and centriPetal blood supply which is out to in.
think Paediatrics centriPeTal
What is the most sensitive investigation for diagnosing avascular necrosis?
MRI
What aspect of the terrible triad of trauma causes a decreased myocardial performance?
terrible triad
- coagulopathy
- hypothermia
- metabolic acidosis
metabolic acidosis can lead to decreased myocardial performance.
Anti-Citrullinated C-Peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies are found in which type of arthritis?
seropositive rheumatoid arthritis
Which inflammatory arthritis is associated with calcium pyrophosphate crystals?
psuedogout
Elevated levels of this constitutive vasoconstrictor are present in systemic sclerosis?
endothelin (ET)
On direct immunfluoresence of skin biopsy sample, which of the following is indicative of systemic lupus erythematosus:
immunoglobulin and complement deposition at the junction of the epidermis and dermis
What diagnosis is most likely in a 70 year old man with a unilateral headache and a high ESR?
Giant cell arteritis
What diagnosis is most likely in a young man with renal failure, abnormalities on chest X-ray and a collapsed nose
ANCA positive vasculitis
What medical condition is diagnosed by a widespread pain index of greater than 7?
fibromyalgia
What bone malignancy has the typical histology of round plasma cells, eccentric nuclei and ‘clock face’ chromatin?
myeloma
What are the typical radiographic findings of a cartilage (chondroid) tumour of bone?
popcorn calcification
What medical condition is characterised by inadequate mineralisation of the matrix of bone with calcium and phosphate in adults due decreased dietary intake of Vitamin D?
osteomalacia
What is the most common red flag sign or symptom for cauda equina syndrome?
most common symptom
- urinary retention
