Thursday, February 26, 2009
Medical Challenge - What's the Diagnosis?
The New England Journal of Medicine diagnostic challenge is aimed at physicians but anyone can play.   This patient has skin lesions (click on image for a better view) that are non-tender, non-itchy and slowly growing. What lab test would cinch the diagnosis? 1.  17-hydroxyprogesterone2.  Angiotensin-converting enzyme3.  Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody4.  Prolactin5.   Vitamin B6   The