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mi18
babbu5508 - 05-31-11 23:55
In some children, a similar condition can be part of a syndrome that is also characterized by polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and café-au-Iait skin
pigmentation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in these individuals?
/ A. CREST syndrome
/ B. Crigler-Najjar syndrome
/ C. Cushing syndrome
/ D. Dandy-Walker syndrome
/ E. McCune-AIbright syndrome
babbu5508 - 05-31-11 23:55
In some children, a similar condition can be part of a syndrome that is also characterized by polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and café-au-Iait skin
pigmentation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in these individuals?
/ A. CREST syndrome
/ B. Crigler-Najjar syndrome
/ C. Cushing syndrome
/ D. Dandy-Walker syndrome
/ E. McCune-AIbright syndrome
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: mi18 dinmenace - 06-01-11 18:25 My answer is: e.
It is suspected when two of the three following features are present:
(autonomous) endocrine hyperfunction such as precocious puberty
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
Unilateral Café-au-lait spots
#2
Re: mi18
babbu5508 - 06-16-11 01:48 The correct answer is E. McCune-Albright syndrome is a rare syndrome characterized by fibrous dysplasia (a type of bony defect), café-au-lait skin pigmentation (also seen in neurofibromatosis), and autonomous endocrine hyperfunction.
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