doc179
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A 77-year-old woman has experienced abdominal pain for the past month. On physical examination, she has a pulsatile lower abdominal mass. An abdominal CT scan reveals an abdominal aorta dilated to 7 cm in diameter, with calcification of the aortic wall. While awaiting surgery, she has an episode of severe abdominal pain and a repeat CT scan shows marked retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Which of the following laboratory test findings is she most likely to have?
A Factor V Leiden mutation
B Factor VIII deficiency
C Increased carcinoembryonic antigen
D Homocysteinemia
E Increased HDL cholesterol
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| druas
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D...athersclerosis
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| robin082006
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| doc179
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D is right
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| docsrinu
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can someone plz explain this q?
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