A 28-year-old woman who is currently breastfeeding presents to the clinic with a painful, swollen area in her right breast. She has a fever and describes the area as being red and tender. On examination, the clinician suspects a breast abscess. Which one of the following statements correlates with the occurrence of a breast abscess? … Read more
A 32-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motor vehicle accident. He is experiencing severe chest pain and difficulty breathing. On physical examination, the physician observes abnormal chest movements during respiration. Which of the following is characteristic of flail chest? A. Painless condition B. Usually result from stab trauma to chest C. Characterized … Read more
A 55-year-old woman presents to the neurology clinic with new-onset headaches, confusion, and weakness in her left arm. An MRI of the brain reveals multiple lesions suggestive of metastasis. The medical team investigates to determine the primary site of the cancer. Secondary metastasis to the brain most commonly occurs when the primary site of neoplasm … Read more
A young man is brought to the emergency department in an unconscious state following a road traffic accident (RTA). Physical examination reveals no external injuries. A CT scan is performed and shows a characteristic biconvex lesion. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Subarachnoid hemorrhage B. Extradural hematoma C. Subdural hematoma D. Cerebral laceration The Correct Answer is: … Read more
A 2-month-old infant presents to the pediatric clinic with a rapidly growing, bright red lesion on the cheek. The pediatrician diagnoses the lesion as a hemangioma. The parents are concerned about the lesion’s size and appearance, and they want to know the best treatment options available to manage the hemangioma effectively. Which one of the … Read more
A 45-year-old woman comes in for her annual check-up and reports noticing some changes in her breast tissue. She undergoes a mammogram and a biopsy, which reveals various changes in the breast tissue. Her physician is concerned about her risk of developing breast cancer and reviews the pathology report to determine her level of risk. … Read more
A 45-year-old woman presents to the breast clinic with a complaint of unilateral bloody nipple discharge from her right breast. The discharge is spontaneous and originates from a single duct orifice. She has no palpable breast masses, skin changes, or associated pain. Mammography and ultrasound show no evidence of masses or other abnormalities. A duct … Read more
A 52-year-old woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer following a biopsy and imaging studies. She is being evaluated for breast-conserving therapy, which involves lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy. The medical team is considering various pathological findings to determine the best treatment approach for her condition. Which of the following pathologic findings is the strongest … Read more
A 45-year-old woman undergoes a mammogram, which reveals a suspicious lesion in her breast. A biopsy is performed, and the pathology report indicates a noninvasive malignancy. The medical team discusses the diagnosis with her and plans the next steps for her treatment. Which of the following breast lesions are considered noninvasive malignancies? A. Intraductal carcinoma … Read more
A 30-year-old male presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. He has sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen and is experiencing severe pain in the left flank region. Imaging studies suggest a renal injury. The medical team is deciding on the appropriate management steps for his condition. Which of the following … Read more