WBR0290
| Author | [[PageAuthor::Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [1]]] |
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| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 1 |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Biochemistry, MainCategory::Pathology |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::Gastrointestinal, SubCategory::Neurology |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::A 6- year old female was brought to the emergency department by the mother with complaints of fever of 101.5F, frequent passage of watery stools, vomiting and abdominal pain. Past medical history was significant for recurrent sinopulmonary infections. Physical examination revealed ulceration in the oral mucosa, hepatosplenomegaly, blonde hair, blue eyes and peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following is involved in this condition?]] |
| Answer A | AnswerA::Dynein arm defect |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp:: |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Lysosomal degranulation defect |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp:: |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Type 1 collagen defect |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp:: |
| Answer D | AnswerD::Kinesin arm defect |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp:: |
| Answer E | AnswerE::Defect in fibrillin |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp:: |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer::B |
| Explanation | [[Explanation:: Educational Objective: |
| Approved | Approved::Yes |
| Keyword | WBRKeyword::Sinopulmonary infection |
| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |