Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis: USMLE Question (Answer)
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis: immune complex deposition, low C3 and nephritic syndrome after a sore throat.
Pathology
Pulmonary Embolism After Surgery: USMLE Question (Answer)
Pulmonary embolism after hip replacement: why CT pulmonary angiography is the best test to confirm PE in a stable patient.
Questions and Answers for Medical Students- Pathology- 4
Five USMLE Step 1 pathology questions with answers and explanations: types of necrosis, amyloidosis, tumor markers, fever mediators, and Barrett esophagus.
USMLE Question #19: Melanoma Prognosis and Breslow Thickness (Answer)
This is the answer and explanation for USMLE Question #19 from the Dr. Ray Makar Facebook page. Try it first, then check your answer below. The Question A biopsy of an irregular, multicolored pigmented lesion on the back confirms malignant melanoma. Which factor is most important for prognosis? A. Breslow thickness (depth of invasion)B. Diameter … Read more
Pathology Practice Questions: 12 High-Yield MCQs with Explanations
These 12 board-style pathology questions cover findings that appear again and again on medical school exams and the USMLE: classic lab clues, autoantibodies, tumor markers and disease mechanisms. Pick an answer, then open Answer and Explanation to check yourself. Questions written by Dr. Ray Makar, retired dermatologist and USMLE teacher. Inflammation and Autoimmune Disease Q1. … Read more
Questions and Answers for Medical Students- Pathology- 3
Q- A 67-year-old woman presents with fatigue and bone pain. Serum protein electrophoresis reveals an M spike. A bone marrow biopsy shows: >10% plasma cells. Which additional finding is most likely revealed in this patient? A- Auer rods B- Bence Jones proteins in urine C- Hypersegmented neutrophils D- Reed-Sternberg cells Q- A patient develops … Read more