USMLE Step 1

A new patient tells you he has an autosomal recessive disorder that caused his liver disease. He is now complaining that he has had tremors and muscle spasticity. He also notes that his vision is getting worse and worse. Which of the following would you most likely expect to find?

A) bronze diabetes
B) kayser-fleischer rings
C) nutmeg liver
D) increased ceruloplasmin
E) emphysema


check back tomorrow for your answer.

Yesterday's Answer:
A) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is an X-linked recessive disease. It is a congenital combined T- and B-cell deficiency characterized by recurrent infections, thrombocytopenia, and eczema. C) SCID is also a combined T- and B-cell deficiency, DiGeorge syndrome is a T-cell deficiency, and Job’s syndrome is a phagocyte disorder which also is associated with eczema.