random syndrome

Question 1

multiple lung nodules in coal workers. also have rheumatoid arthritis so have sore joints. CXR shoes bilateral peripheral nodules.

Answer 1

Caplan’s syndrome

Question 2

obstruction of hepatic vein

Answer 2

budd- chiari syndrome

Question 3

pericarditis 2-10 weeks after an MI

Answer 3

dressler’s synndrome

Question 4

unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia

Answer 4

gilbert’s syndrome

Question 5

anti-glomerualr basement membrane antibodies which attack the basement membrane in lungs and kidneys

Answer 5

goodpastures syndrome

Question 6

after infection (sometimes gastroenteritis by campylobacter) , there is symmetrical ascending muscle weakness due to antibodies attacking nervous system, usually starts with tingling in the toes and feet.

Answer 6

guillian -barre syndrome

Question 7

antibodies to TSH receptor

Answer 7

graves disease

Question 8

antibodies to acetyle choline receptor

Answer 8

myastheria gravis

Question 9

small pupil
drooping eyelid
pancoast tumour

Answer 9

horner’s syndrome

Question 10

Korsakoff’s syndrome

Answer 10

due to thiamine (vit B1 ) deficiency

hypothalmic and cerebral atrophy

Question 11

connective tissue disorder which can cause aortic regurgitation . the person is usually tall and skinny with skinny long fingers and limbs

Answer 11

marfan’s syndrome

Question 12

benign ovarian tumour
pleural effusion
ascites

Answer 12

meig’s syndrome

Question 13

child presenting with jaundice. increase in conjugated bilirubin

Answer 13

rotor syndrome

Question 14

dark freckles on lips, oral mucosa and palm and soles

Answer 14

Peuts-Jegher’s syndrome

Question 15

too much cortisol

Answer 15

cushing’s syndrome

Question 16

too much aldosterone

Answer 16

Conn’s syndrome