Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is the best initial diagnostic step for thyroglossal duct cyst? _____

"Oil cysts" and "foam cells" on mammography = _____

Hint: dx

Intraabdominal bleeding - imaging? Stable patient = _____ Unstable patient = FAST

What diagnosis is characterized by transient, pruritic, erythematous wheals that occur after exposure to antigens? _____

Hint: Diagnosis

What is seen on U/S of GB in pt. with choledocholithiasis? _____

Sudden-onset pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea in a tall, thin young male with decreased breath sounds and hyperresonance on percussion suggests a _____.

A history of **BCG vaccination** can cause a _____ result on a **tuberculin skin test (PPD)**.

Nausea/vomiting, headache and focal neuro deficits following otitis media is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Tenderness at the tibial tuberosity is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the best diagnostic test for diverticulosis? _____