mahendra
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During a routine pediatric examination, a 12-year-old boy is noted
to be in growth arrest. The child is obese, and multiple small bruises
are observed on his arms and legs. The patient has difficulty rising
from a crouching position. Measurements of blood pressure demonstrates
hypertension when compared to age-based standards. This patient most
likely has which of the following?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Grave's disease
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Parathyroid adenoma
E. Pituitary microadenoma
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| asmi
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:?: E
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| asmi
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iam sorry
it looks like a case of IDDM.therefore i go with A .
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| phuluong2k
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Please try again this q
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| ssrpk
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growth arrest,obese, and multiple small bruises ,hypertension
they are all signs of steroids excess.....
among the choices i am guessing pituitary microadenoma secreting excessive ACTH...
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