USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - Tall & Long arms
Tall & Long arms
harry206 - 05-26-09 10:04
How will you manage & make differential diagnosis of patient with "Tall & long arms"
harry206 - 05-26-09 10:04
How will you manage & make differential diagnosis of patient with "Tall & long arms"
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Re: Tall & Long arms
harry206 - 05-26-09 13:13 Ok i think q should be changed:
What is Important Differential Diagnosis of Pt with "Tall & long arms" ?
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Re: Tall & Long arms zkadhem - 05-26-09 20:16 Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Homocystinuria.
This is what is in my mind!
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Re: Tall & Long arms harry206 - 05-27-09 02:13 yes correct
Imp 3 differentials are:
Marfan syndrome, Homocystinuria & klinfilter's syndrome
Look at lens:--->
Marfan syndrome: lens displaced upward
Homocystinuria:lens displaced downward
klinfilter's syndrome: none
IQ:
Marfan syndrome: Normal IQ
Homocystinuria:Low IQ
klinfilter's syndrome: Normal IQ but difficulty in learning
Cardiac status:
Marfan syndrome: MVP, AR, Aortic root dilatation
Homocystinuria: venous & arterial thrombosis
klinfilter's syndrome: no valve abnormality
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