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Oral Medicine - 3 Questions

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Oral Medicine

In a patient with suspected hyperparathyroidism, which of the following is the most sensitive diagnostic test for the disease?
(1) Serum calcium
(2) Serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH)
(3) Urinary calcium-to-creatinine ratio
(4) Serum phosphorus

📝 Explanation:

The most sensitive diagnostic test for hyperparathyroidism is the measurement of serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels. Elevated iPTH levels in the context of hypercalcemia are indicative of primary hyperparathyroidism. However, serum calcium levels are also typically high in this condition and are commonly measured in the initial workup.

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Oral Medicine

Which of the following is a characteristic of pulmonary embolism?
1) Absent breath sounds
2) Hyperinflated lungs
3) Pleural friction rub
4) Wheezing

📝 Explanation:

Pulmonary embolism is often associated with the sudden onset of absent or diminished breath sounds on the affected side of the chest due to the obstruction of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot.

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Oral medicine
Malherbe"s epithelioma characterised by all except
1) Benign calcifying epithelioma
2) Common in adults
3) Solitary, hard tumours
4) Mostly on the neck, face, arms

📝 Explanation:

Malherbe's epithelioma, also known as calcifying epithelioma, is typically a benign tumor that is more common in children and young adults rather than adults. It is characterized by solitary, hard tumors that are often found on the neck, face, and arms. The other options accurately describe the characteristics of Malherbe's epithelioma.

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