Monday 2 June 2008

exam question 5



describe.
what is your diagnosis?
what questions would you like to ask?
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4 comments:

  1. pigmented freckles around the lips due to Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
    ask about history of GI bleeding,FHx

    this is a AD condition characerized by mucocutaneous melanosis with GI hamartomas.

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  2. what about addisone disese ?

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  3. MAY BE HAERRIDITARY HAEMORRHAGIC TELENGIECTASIAS

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  4. I would go for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and other DD may be: Melanoma and addisons disease
    So look for: GI problems, pigmentation of palmar creases and mouth, look for cervical LN (mets)

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