PLE-2109
Evidence of pulmonary embolism may also be seen through a chest radiograph. What is the term used to describe a sign where there is a peripheral wedge-shaped density above the diaphragm?
PLE Category: Internal Medicine
PLE-2110
What are the stigmata of liver cirrhosis, excluding all of the following?
PLE-2111
What is the classification of idiopathic pancreatic beta cell destruction, which leads to absolute insulin deficiency?
PLE-2106
What is the best way to confirm the diagnosis of aortic stenosis?
PLE-2107
A 60-year-old hypertensive male patient came in for regular follow-up. He has no new complaints, except for easy fatigability and weakness. On examination, there is no hepatomegaly or jaundice, but there is pallor. CBC was ordered, showing a hemoglobin of 9 g/dl with MCV less than 80 fl. Liver function tests and iron studies were all normal. What is the next procedure that should be performed?
PLE-2104
Which of the following statements about insulin synthesis and secretion is not true?
PLE-2105
A 32-year-old man was found to have chronic fatigue and AST elevations 4x the upper limit. He had a series of blood transfusions 4 years ago in a secondary hospital on a remote island due to vehicular trauma. Vascular biopsy was done and showed polyarteritis. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
PLE-2102
Which of the following clinical findings will differentiate diffuse systemic scleroderma from the CREST variant?
PLE-2103
What is the cause of the Chinese restaurant syndrome, a condition characterized by burning and tightness in the upper body accompanied by diaphoresis, nausea, flushing, and cramps?
PLE-2096
What are the characteristics of Type I Diabetes mellitus, except for one?