Sunday, January 29, 2012

USMLE 18







You make the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome in a very tall 22 year old man with long, thin extremities.

1- What other finding is associated with this disease?

a) Family history in 100 % of the patient.
b) Mental retardation.
c) Malar rash.
d) Upward sublaxation of the lenses.
e) Increased length of trunk compared with the limbs.


2- The major cause of morbidity & mortality in Marfan patients is cardiac.
Which of the following is  common complications?
a) Aortic root dilatation.
b) V.S.D.
c) Coronary artery disease.
d) Pulmonary stenosis.
e)  Pulmonary hypertension.