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True about Gaucher disease
Due to deficiency of enzymes sphingomyelinase
Due to deficiency of enzyme b-Gluco-cerebroisidase
Deposition of glucosylceramide
Foam cell deposition
1b
multi
This is an inborn error of metabolism due to failure of degradation of glucocerebrosides. The enzyme beta-glucosidase is deficient in this condition.Ref: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 192
Biochemistry
Metabolism of carbohydrate
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Stages of pneumonia are all except:-
Stage of Exudation
Stage of Red hepatisation
Stage of Cavitation
Stage of Resolution
2c
multi
The stages of pneumonia/consolidation are:-  i. Stage of Exudation  ii. Stage of Red hepatisation  iii. Stage of Grey hepatisation  iv. Stage of Resolution
Medicine
null
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Most common Complication of TIPSS procedure
Heart failure
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Thrombosis
Recurrent Variceal bleed
1b
single
Since systemic blood is shunted toxins ( NH3) travel to brain causing encephalopathy. Hence TIPSS is contra indicated in encephalopathy patients.
Surgery
null
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Schirmer's test detects abnormality of which nerve?
Oculomotor
Facial
Hypoglossal
Glossopharyngeal
1b
single
(Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 389)*Schirmer's test is used for the production of tear by lacrimal glands*Preganglion secretory fibers for lacrimal gland arise from the lacrimatory nucleus and pass through the facial nerve, then to its greater petrosal branch. Greater petrosal nerve...
Ophthalmology
Diseases of orbit, Lids and lacrimal apparatus
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All except one is required for the diagnosis of obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Hypeension
Sleep disorder breathing
BMI more than or equal to 30 kg/m2
PaCO2 more than or eqal to 45 mmHg
0a
multi
Repeated
Medicine
Respiratory system
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OCP are associated with which of the following complication (Repeat 2009)
Papilledema
optic neuritis
colourblindness
Papillitis
1b
single
Ans b (Optic neuritis)Ophthalmic complication of OCP central retinal artery occlusion prethrombosis of central retinal vein perivasculitis, inflammation of anterior segment of the eye ' macular hemorrage Papillitis & lesions of optic nerve causing variable degree of visual loss
Surgery
Miscellaneous
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Hydrogen sulphide acts on which complex of cytochrome oxidase
Comlex I
Comlex II
Comlex III
Comlex IV
3d
single
Complex IV inhibitors i. Carbon monoxide, inhibits cellular respiration ii. Cyanide (CN-) iii. Azide (N3-) iv. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)Ref: DM Vasudevan Textbook of Medical Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 234
Biochemistry
Respiratory chain
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Which structure lies midway between the ASIS & pubic symphysis :
Femoral aery
Deep inguinal ring
Superior epigastric aery
Inguinal ligament
0a
single
A. i.e. Femoral aery Femoral aery traverses the femoral triangle from its base (which is formed by inguinal ligament - attached between ASIS and Pubic tubercle) at midinguinal pointQDeep inguinal ring lies 1/2 inch above midinguinal pointQ; Superficial inguinal ring lies I/2 inch bellow midinguinal point; and Saphenous...
Anatomy
null
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First antibody to appear in hepatitis -
IgM anti-Hbe
IgG-anti-Hbe
IgM-anti-HBc
IgM anti-HBs
2c
single
Anti-HBV appears in serum a week or two after the appearance of HBsAg. It is therfore the earliest antibody marker to be seen in blood? long before anti-HBe or anti-HBs. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO-546
Microbiology
Virology
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In which of the following vasculitis lung involvement does not occur:
Eosoniphilic granulomatosis with vasculitis
Polyaeritis nodosa (PAN)
Microscopic polyangitis
Granulomatosis with polyangitis
1b
single
Answer- B. Polyaeritis nodosa (PAN)Microscopic polyangiitis (microscopic polyaeritis, hypersensitivity, or leukocytoclastic vasculitis): This type of necrotizing vasculitis generally affects aerioles, capillaries, and venule.Wegener granulomatosis (Granulomatosis with polyangitis)- is a necrotizing vasculitis character...
Medicine
null
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Which of the following drug is commonly used in narcoanalysis?
Atropine sulfate
Scopolamine hydrochloride
Phenobarbitone
Morphine
1b
single
Ans. (B) Scopolamine hydrochloride(Ref: J Psychiatry and Law 1993:3:447-471)Controlled administration of intravenous hypnotics to obtain information from subjects who are unable or unwilling to provide it otherwise, is known as Narcoanalysis or Narcosynthesis.Drugs used for narcoanalysis are:[?]Ethanol[?]Scopolamine[?]...
Pharmacology
A.N.S.
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The function common to neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages is:
Immune response is reduced
Phagocytosis
Liberation of histamine
Destruction of old erythrocytes
1b
single
Phagocytic cells are: neutrophils monocytes macrophages
Pathology
Oxygen dependent bacterial killing
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Which of the following enzyme is involved in rejoining sho fragments of DNA on the lagging strand?
DNA Ligases
DNA Helicase
DNA Topoisomerase
DNA Polymerase
0a
single
The okasaki fragments that are sho segments of DNA formed on the lagging strand of DNA in the 5'-3' direction are joined by DNA ligase. Ref: Textbook of Biochemistry By D M Vasudevan, 3rd Edition, Pages 347-8
Biochemistry
null
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Ototoxicity caused by:
Vancomycin
Streptomycin
Ampicillin
Rifampicin
1b
single
Ans. (b) StreptomycinRef : KDT 6th ed. / 743-44* Streptomycin has been assigned to pregnancy category D by the FDA.* Streptomycin crosses the placenta; reported cord concentrations have been equal to or less than the mothers serum concentration.* There are reports of fetal eighth cranial nerve damage with subsequent bi...
Pharmacology
Adverse Drug Effect
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The instrument below is used for
Endoscopic ultrasound probe
Oesophageal temperature probe
Enterography
None
1b
multi
This is used for monitoring temperature, core temperature monitoring.
Anaesthesia
null
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Alkalinization of urine is required to treat toxicity of all except:
Salicylates
Barbiturates
Amphetamine
Methotrexate
2c
multi
Changes in urinary pH affect tubular reabsorption of drugs that are paially ionized - * Weak bases are ionize more and are less reabsorbed in acidic urine.* Weak acids ionize more and are less reabsorbed in alkaline urine. Urine is alkalinized in barbiturate, methotrexate and salicylate poisoning.
Pharmacology
Sympathetic System
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Which of the following is the feature of vegetations in Libmann Sacks endocarditis?
Large and fragile
Small way along the line of closure of valve
Small or medium sized on either or both sides of valve
Small bland vegetations
2c
multi
Mitral and tricuspid valvulitis with small, sterile vegetations, called Libman-Sacks endocarditis, is occasionally encountered in systemic lupus erythematosus. The lesions are small (1 to 4 mm in diameter), single or multiple, sterile, pink vegetations with a way (verrucous) appearance. They may be located on the under...
Pathology
Endocarditis
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Permanent impairment of fingerprints occurs in all except
Leprosy
Acanthosis nigricans
Electrical injuries
Radiation injuries
1b
multi
Permanent impairment of fingerprints occurs in: Leprosy Electrical injuries Radiation injuries Ridge alteration occur in: Acanthosis nigricans Scleroderma
Forensic Medicine
Human identification
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True about ascent to high altitude:
Respiratory acidosis
Polycythemia due to dehydration
Acute mountain sickness stas to develop on 7th day of ascent
Acetazolamide may be given prophylactically
3d
multi
Respiratory alkalosis occurs Polycythemia is due to increased erythropoietin Acute mountain sickness develops 8-24 hr after arrival at altitude and lasts 4-8 days. Acute altitude illness: 3 forms Acute mountain sickness (AMS) The pathophysiology of AMS is not well understood. The essential factor responsible for this c...
Physiology
Respiratory System Pa 3
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Phenol test or Reidel Walker test is done to determine:
Hardness of water
Chlorine demand
Quality of disinfectant
Efficacy of a disinfectants
3d
single
Ans. d. Efficacy of a disinfectants
Microbiology
null
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The instrument shown here is useful for:
To condense amalgam
For vital bleaching
Removal of crown
Removal of broken instrument
2c
single
null
Dental
null
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Goodpasture syndrome has antibodies against:
Collagen 1
G-y or x-y of collagen
Collagen 4
Collagen 2
2c
single
(Refer: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8thedition, pg no: 709)
Unknown
null
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Zygote is dependent on which of the following for its nutrition -
Deutoplasm
Secretions from wall of fallopian tube and uterus
Sperm carbohydrate stores
All the above
3d
multi
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above While zygote is passing down the fallopian tube and after a brief period as it enters the uterus, it depends for its nutrition on the yolk sac granules (deutoplasm) embedded in its cytoplasm and on the fluid medium surrounding it which is secreted by the walls of the uterine tube and ute...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Urine is collected for examination in a pregnant female by :
Mid stream collection
Suprapubic puncture
Catheterisation
Early morning sample
3d
single
Early morning sample
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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Okazaki fragments are found during
Replication
Translation
Translocation
Transcription
0a
single
DNA synthesis is always into 5&; to 3&; direction in both strands The strand which is discontinuously synthesized is referred to as the &;lagging strand &; otherwise called the retrograde strand The small DNA molecules attached to its own primer RNA are called Okazaki fragments The synthesis along the lagging strand is...
Biochemistry
Metabolism of nucleic acids
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Which type of pelvis is associated with increased incidence of 'face to pubis' delivery:
Gynaecoid pelvis
Anthropoid pelvis
Android pelvis
Platypelloid pelvis
1b
single
As discussed in the text in Table 1.1 face-to-pubis delivery is common in anthropoid pelvis.
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
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HIV primarily replications in which cells -
CD4T-cells
CD8 T-cells
Neutrophils
Follicular dendritic cells
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., CD4 T-cells * The receptor for the virus is the CD4 antigen on surface. The cells affected are :# CD4 T Cells (major target)# B lymphocytes# Monocytes and macrophages# Langerhans cells in dermis# Glial cells and microglia in the CNS# Follicular dendritic cells from tonsils can be infected by HIV witho...
Microbiology
Virology
02f45a16-1b7d-4bf5-a2b5-247ed39f7c33
According to The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, which of the following is considered an occupational disease?
Typhoid
Anthrax
Tetanus
Dengue
1b
single
Ans. b. Anthrax (Ref: style="font-size: 1.04761904761905em; font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; margin: 0 0 0 8px; text-indent: 0">According to The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, Anthrax is considered an occupational disease.List of Occupational Diseases as per Employee Compensation Act 1923 (Workmen Compens...
Social & Preventive Medicine
Occupational Health
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Radiological factors indicating an unstable pelvis are all except:
Posterior sacroiliac complex displacement by > 1 cm
Avulsion fracture of sacral or ischial end of the sacrospinous ligament
Avulsion fractures of the L5 transverse process
Isolated disruption of pubic symphysis with pubic diastasis of 2 cm
3d
multi
Radiographic factors indicating unstable pelvis are: Posterior sacroiliac complex displacement >1cm Avulsion fracture of sacral or ischial end of the sacrospinous ligament. Avulsion fractures of the L5 transverse process Disruption of pubic symphysis with pubic diastasis of 2 cm with posterior pelvic injury or injury t...
Orthopaedics
Pelvis and Hip Injury
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Angioid streak is seen in -
Tuberous sclerosis
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Sturge weber syndrome
Septo optic dysplasia
1b
single
null
Medicine
null
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Xiphoid process fuses with body of sternum by:
10 years
20 years
30 years
40 years
3d
single
40 years
Forensic Medicine
null
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Uveitis is caused by –a) TBb) Staphylococcusc) Streptococcusd) Klebsiellae) E.Coli
ab
abc
acd
bcd
1b
single
TB causes chronic granulomatous uveitis. Staphylococcus and streptococcus cause acute non-granulomatous pyogenic uveitis.
Ophthalmology
null
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A young female presented to you with primary amenorrhea. Examination reveals normal breast development and absent axillary hairs. Pelvic examination shows a normally developed vagina with clitoromegaly. On ultrasound, gonads are visible in the inguinal region. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome
Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome
Gonadal dysgenesis
1b
multi
Ans. is b, i.e. Partial androgen insentivity syndromeIn the question patient has 1deg amenorrhea:* Breast development is normal and absent axillary hair. (This means it cannot be Mayer Rokitansky kiister hauser syndrome --where Breast and pubic as well as axillary hair are well developed and it cannot be Gonadal dysgen...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Disorders in Menstruation
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A patient presents with thrombocytopenia, eczema and recurrent infections. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Wiskott Aldrich syndrome
A beta gammaglobulinemia
Chediak higashi syndrome
Lazy leukocyte syndrome
0a
single
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an X-linked platelet/immunologic disorder caused by mutations in the WASP gene. The triad of eczema, recurrent infections, and microthrombocytopenia that characterizes WAS only occurs in 27% of the cases. The immunologic defects include low serum concentrations of IgM, while IgA and Ig...
Medicine
null
84797bc4-0406-4d41-a130-f79e456161ef
A baby presents with refusal to feed, skin lesions, seizures, ketosis organic acids in urine with normal ammonia; likely diagnosis is:
Proprionic aciduria
Multiple carboxylase deficiency
Maple syrup urine disease
Urea cycle enzyme deficiency
1b
single
Baby in the above mentioned case scenario is showing signs and symptoms of multiple carboxylase deficiency such as dermatitis severe metabolic acidosis, organic acid excretion. Ref: Essentials of Pediatrics By Nelson, 16th Edition, Pages 356 ; The Embryo: Scientific Discovery and Medical Ethics By Shraga Blazer, Page 2...
Biochemistry
null
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Carbamoyl phosphate intermediates the synthesis of
Urea
Urea & Pyrimidine
Uric acid
Ketone body
1b
single
(B) Urea & Pyrimidine # Biosynthesis of urea begins with the condensation of CC>2, NHs and ATP to form carbamoyl phosphate, a reaction catalyzed by carbamoyl phosphate synthase I which is a mitochondrial enzyme, and rate limiting or pacemaker enzyme and the enzyme is active only in the presence of its allosteric activa...
Biochemistry
Miscellaneous (Bio-Chemistry)
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Which of the following is not true about Diplococcus pneumoniae
Bile solubility
Optochin resistance
Causes Meningitis
Possess Capsule
1b
multi
Streptococcus pneumoniae is optochin sensitive. Optochin sensitivity: the sensitivity of Streptococcus pneumoniae to optochin is useful in differentiating it from other streptococci. When a disc impregnated with optochin is applied on a plate of blood agar inoculated with Streptococcus pneumoniae, a wide zone of inhibi...
Microbiology
Bacteriology
09e0a7d8-6a3b-41be-8200-b32900c38d06
A patient on Bilonatumomab for refractory B cell All is now resistance to the drug. Which drug to be used:-
Vorinostat
Brentuximab
Pembrolizumab
Tisagenlecleucel
2c
multi
Drug Mechanism Use Vorinostat HDAC inhibitor Cutaneous T cell lymphoma Brentuximab Man against CD30 Hodgkin lymphoma Pembrolizumab PD-1 Melanoma Lung Cancer Head and neck cancer Tisagenlecleucel Ca therapy ALL Blinatumomab Bispecific t-cell engages ( targets CD19 and CD3) ALL
Pharmacology
JIPMER 2019
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Horizontal semicircular canal responds to
Horizontal acceleration
Rotational acceleration
Gravity
Antero-posterior acceleration
1b
single
The three canals lie at right angles to each other but the one which lies at right angles to the axis of rotation is stimulated the most.Thus horizontal canal will respond maximum to the rotation on the veical axis. (Ref: Diseases of EAR, NOSE and THROAT by PL Dhingra; 6th edition; page no.17)
ENT
Ear
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Roof of the Anatomical snuff box is formed by the
Radial aery
Basilic aery
Sup branch of radial nerve
Sup branch of ulnar nerve
2c
single
Anatomical snuff box boundaries: Lateral wall Abductor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis brevis Medial wall Extensor pollicis longus Roof Cephalic vein Sup branch of radial nerve Floor Radial styloid, scaphoid, trapezium,1st meta carpal Content Radial Aery Ref: Gray's Anatomy The Anatomical Basics of Clinical Practice ...
Anatomy
Upper limb
90bb4a01-f48b-43fa-abbd-ebe7e3623b06
Which of these differentiates between ante moem and post moem burns?
Heat rupture
Heat Hematoma
Soot paicles up to terminal bronchioles
Pugilistic attitude
2c
single
SPECIFIC FINDINGS IN ANTEMOEM BURNS 1.SOOT PAICLES UPTO THE LEVEL OF TERMINAL BRONCHIOLE. 2. PRESENCE OF CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN IN BLOOD. 3. Cyanide IN BLOOD 4. CURLING ULCER IN FIRST PA OF DUODENUM. NON SPECIFIC FINDINGS IN BURNS( ANTEMOEM + POSTMOEM BURNS) 1. PUGILISTIC ATTITUDE OR HEAT STIFFENING. 2. HEAT RUPTURE 3. HEAT...
Forensic Medicine
Thermal injuries
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Arrange the following in sequential order of their involvement in estrogen synthesis: A. Progesterone B. Androgen in granulosa cell C. Androgen in theca cell D. Aromatase
B-A-D-C
A-C-D-B
D-C-A-B
A-C-B-D
3d
single
Interaction of follicular theca and granulosa cells for production of estrogens. The theca cells, under the control of luteinizing hormone (LH), produce androgens that diffuse into the granulosa cells. In mature follicles, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) acts on granulosa cells to stimulate aromatase activity, which...
Physiology
Female Reproductive System
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Left bundle branch block (LBBB) on ECG can suddenly develop in all of the following except:
Acute MI
Ashman phenomenon
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
1b
multi
Ans. b. Ashman phenomenon (Ref: Harrison 18/e p1835) style="font-size: 1.04761904761905em; font-weight: bold; font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; margin: 0 0 0 8px; text-indent: 0">Ashman phenomenon:Ashman phenomenon is an intraventricular conduction abnormality caused by a change in the heart rate.Wide QRS com...
Medicine
Electrocardiography
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C-3 convertase in alternate complement pathway -
C4b2a
C3b
C3bBb
C3a
2c
single
null
Microbiology
null
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Treatment of latent TB infection in Tuberculin positive, HIV positive patients:
INH biweekly for 9 month
2(HRZ)3 + 4(HR)3
Rifampicin biweekly for 6 months
Pyrazinamide daily for 6 months
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1NH biweekly for 9 month Dosing regimens for treatment of latent tuberculosis* AdultsChildren <12IsoniazidStandard regimen:o 300 mg PO daily for nine months Alternate regimens:o 300 mg PO daily for six months900 mg PO twice weeklyD for nine months900 mg PO twice weeklyD for six monthsStandard regimen:...
Medicine
Bacteriology
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In MI, which enzyme is raised in 4 to 6 hrs. & decreases in 3 to 4 days :
SGOT
LDH
CPK
SGPT
2c
single
Answer is C (Creatinine phosphokinase) Creatinine phosphokinase is seen at 4 to 8 hours (May be seen at 2-4 hours), peaks at 24 hours and return to normal by 72 hours. Creatinine phosphokinase MB (CPKMB) Very sensitive (CPK MB isoenzyme increases the specificity) 'Absence in change in levels of CPK and CPKMB during the...
Medicine
null
466a0e38-82d4-45ca-8246-f1f5602a5730
The most impoant factor in fracture healing is:
Good alignment
Organization of blood clot
Accurate reduction and 100% apposition of fractured fragments
Immobilisation
3d
single
D i.e. Immobilization
Surgery
null
62cde5f3-9df6-4dfa-ba6d-ee580e857c09
Rubella causes all except
Microcephaly
VSD
PDA
AS
3d
multi
Rubella: Rubella/ german measles is caused by RNA virus of togavirus family. Rubella inhibits cell division and this is the reason for congenital malformations. Congenital Rubella syndrome refers to infants born with defects secondary to intrauterine infections sometime after bih. It consists of triad of symptoms of de...
Pediatrics
Infectious disease
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Optical urethroplasty is done in:(Internet)
Congenital stricture of urethra
Hypospadias
Epispadias
Testicular tumour's
0a
single
(Congenital stricture of urethra) (1388-89-Baily & Love 24th) (Internet) (1362-Baily & Love 25th)Hypospadias - surgical plastic repair of hypospadias is currently accomplished by a variety of highly successful one stage operations and is routinely performed between 6 and 19 months of age (1008-CSDT 12(tm))Epispadias - ...
Surgery
Urethra & Penis
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A 78-year-old man with advanced renal disease has the ECG(lead II). What is the diagnosis?
hyperkalemia
hypercalcemia
hypernatremia
pericarditis
0a
single
(a) Source: (Fuster, p. 313)No atrial activity is detected. The ventricular rate is slightly irregular. Beat number 4 is a ventricular premature contraction. The T waves are tall and markedly peaked. This type of T wave is characteristic of hyperkalemia, as is absence of visible atrial activity. The potassium level was...
Medicine
C.V.S.
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Acute changes in brain due to wernicke's encephalopathy in chronic alcoholics is most frequently seen in:
Mamillary bodies
Aqueduct of the midbrain
Around the third ventricle
Around the fouh ventricle
0a
single
Acute changes are most frequently seen in the 1. Mamillary bodies And also seen in 2. Around the third and fouh ventricles and 3. Aqueduct of the midbrain. Ref: Thorarinsson BL, S C I E N T I F I C P A P E R O V E R V I E W
Medicine
null
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Secondary oocyte consists of
46 XY
46 XX
23 Y
23 X
3d
single
Ans. d (23 X)Secondary oocyte consist of 23 X chromosomes.The chromosomal complement of a primary oocyte is 46 XX and that of secondary oocyte is 23 X.Sequence of maturation of ovarian primordial follicle after primary follicle stage:Primordial follicle(Single layered ovarian follicle)Spermatogonium (diploid, 2N) ||Pri...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
The Ovarian Cycle
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True about mucosa associated lymphoma
H. Pylori predisposes
Chemotherapy sensitive
Multiple lymphomas
Stromal Polyp
0a
multi
Gastric lymphoma This is a rare tumour, accounting for less than 5% of all gastric malignancies. The stomach is, however, the most common site for extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma and 60% of all primary gastrointestinal lymphomas occur at this site. Lymphoid tissue is not found in the normal stomach but lymphoid aggrega...
Medicine
G.I.T
8563613e-ccc0-4b34-8458-39fadfcda3e9
Which is not Glucogenic?
Arginine
HIstidine
Glycine
Lysine
3d
single
The glucogenic amino acids are: Alanine Arginine Asparagine Aspaic Cysteine Glutamic Glutamine Glycine Histidine Methionine Proline Serine ValineRef: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition
Biochemistry
Metabolism of carbohydrate
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The gene for folic acid transpoer is located on which chromosome:
5
15
21
X
2c
single
C i.e. 21Folic acid transpoer gene (SLC 19 AI solute carrier family 19) is located on long arm of chromosome 21 (21q) Q at band 22.3. Transpo of folate occurs by potocytosis which functionally couples folate receptor, folate transpoer and V- type h+ pump.
Biochemistry
null
51dd9041-40e1-49e3-8f3b-0983ead096f6
The best treatment for class V lesion on a tooth along with extensive class II caries is:
Restoration of class II followed by class V
Cast gold restoration
A full crown restoration
Restoration of class V followed by class II
2c
single
With class V lesion and extensive class II cavity in the same tooth  the  remaining  enamel  surface  with  the  supported healthy dentin will be much less hence  in such situation full crown restoration will be long lasting.
Dental
null
7252503e-f6ba-44d0-a96c-e3bd9e355781
Which has maximum nicotinic effect-
Bethanechol
Carbachol
Pilocarpine
Methacholine
1b
single
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Carbachol o Amongst the given options carbachol has maximum nicotinic actions. It has nicotinic as well as muscarinic action.
Pharmacology
null
a2f3cb49-a4fa-46d3-9743-bd1de0ca096e
Indications for cesarean hysterectomy are all except:
Placenta accreta
Couvelaire uterus
Atonic uterus with uncontrolled PPH
Rupture uterus
1b
multi
Cesarean hysterectomy refers to an operation where cesarean section is followed by removal of the uterus. Peripartum hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus either at the time of cesarean delivery or in the immediate postpartum period (even following vaginal delivery). Some indications for peripartum hystere...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
null
702f2177-19eb-46fc-a1e4-972372aaadf9
The parasympathetic secretomotor nerve supply to the nose is
Anterior ethmoid nerve
Greater palatine nerve
Vidian nerve
Inferior orbital nerve
2c
single
The nerve of the pterygoid canal passes through the pterygoid canal to reach the pterygopalatine ganglion. The parasympathetic fibres relay in this ganglion. Postganglion are parasympathetic fibres arising in the ganglion ultimately supply the lacrimal gland and the mucosal glands of the nose, palate, and pharynx. The ...
Anatomy
Head and neck
bcb2dd5b-4db9-4cc5-a1b7-ce725cc2c324
Foot process effacement is seen on EM in ?
Minimal change disease
Focal segmental GN
IgA nephropathy
All
3d
multi
Ans. is All 'a' i.e., Minimal change disease, 'b' i.e., Focal segmental GN, 'c' i.e., IgA nephropathyo Foot process effacement is noted in patients with nephrotic syndrome.o A variety of injurious stimuli may cause the podocyte to react with flatteninng or simplification of the foot process architecture.While most comm...
Pathology
null
57457e76-0ccb-4fe8-8ee7-05cbef9d1d7e
Most common organism associated with reactive arthritis is?
Staphylococcus
Shigella
Chlamydia
Yersinia
2c
single
null
Medicine
null
40d34782-f2cd-4463-a921-396b1260cd38
Which of the following drug is category B (adequate studies in pregnant woman have failed to demonstrate a fetal risk)?
Ranitidine
Pilocarpine
Latanoprost
Dorzolamide
0a
single
Category B drugus are the one that have shown no risks in animal studies, but human studies do not exist or also if adverse effect have been seen in animal studies with no such effect im well controlled human trials. eg.ranitidine,paracetamol. TEXT BOOK OF OBSTETRICS,Sheila Balakrishnan,2nd edition,page no.564
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
6ed150e0-6324-40a3-8bfb-b716a0175cb9
Which of the following is true regarding Hybridoma Technique
It is a method for production of monoclonal antibodies
B Cells are fused with myeloma cells using polyethylene glycol
HAT medium is used to differentiate fused v/s unfused cells
All of the above
3d
multi
All the following statements are corret.
Biochemistry
null
dbe81316-be72-4dc9-b134-ee55072ac07b
Hu is defined under section: NEET 14
319 IPC
320 IPC
321 IPC
323 IPC
0a
single
Ans. 319 IPC
Forensic Medicine
null
9d0fc292-fee0-4862-8e40-56b7128a6bb1
Pale infarcts are seen at all of the following sites except-
Hea
Spleen
Kidney
Lung
3d
multi
Ans is 'd' i.e., Lung INFARCTION o An infarct is an area of ischemic necrosis by occlusion of either the aerial supply or venous drainage in a paicular tissue. Pathogenesis o Mostly it is caused by interrupted blood supply. o "Nearly 99% of all infarcts results from thrombotic or embolic events and almost all result. f...
Pathology
null
d250a721-a6c3-4c82-aef1-f19effcae5be
All are split - thickness skin graft except
Thiersch graft
Padgett graft
Wolfe graft
Blair-Brown graft
2c
multi
Wolfe graft is full thickness skin graft.
Surgery
null
42f67821-567d-464b-9ea9-c0f7153fd39c
Enteropathy type T cell lymphoma is associated with -
M.A.L. Toma
Celiac Sprue
Menetrier disease
Crohn's disease
1b
single
Answer- B. Celiac SprueEnteropathy-type- T cell lymphoma is a rare complication of long-standing celiac disease.
Medicine
null
4d7125b4-f5d7-4c00-a87b-8d2304559eb5
Fine touch is transmitted via:
The dorsal lemniscal system
The anterior spinothalamic tract
The lateral spinothalamic tract
The cerebellopontine tracts
0a
single
Ans. A. The dorsal lemniscal systema. Lateral spinothalamic tract carries pain and temperature;b. Anterior spinothalamic tract carries crude touch;c. All other sensations are carried by dorsal lemniscal.
Physiology
Nervous System
63171850-88da-4d16-ad44-4419876674c0
A young 25 year old man following A presented with proptosis (pulsatile in nature) ,chemosis and pain in right eye after 4 days. On Examination there was bruit on forehead and right eye. The probable diagnosis is
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Carotico cavernous Fistula
Fracture sphenoid
Internal Carotid Aery Aneurysm
1b
single
B i.e. Carotico cavernos Fistula
Ophthalmology
null
c806d509-79be-4275-9b1e-b7155be25181
BERA can be most accurate from which gestation?
30 weeks
32 weeks
34 weeks
28 weeks
2c
single
Ref: Clohertys Manual of Neonatal Care, 6th edition. Page 646 and ENT DhingraExplanation:"ABR is reliable after 34 weeks postnatal age. "Ref: ClohertyBRAINSTEM EVOKED RESPONSE AUDIOMETRY (BERA)Other nameso Auditory brainstem responses (ABR)o Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER)o Brainstem auditory evoked potential...
ENT
Hearing Loss
4e5b932f-b4af-4520-a837-af06b82158dc
Parapharygeal space is also known as
Retropharyngeal space
Pyriform sinus
Lateral pharyngeal space
Pterygomaxillary space
2c
single
Parapharyngeal space is situated on the side of the pharynx. It is pyramidal in shape with the base at the base of the skull and apex at the hyoid bone. It contains carotid vessels, jugular vein, last 4 cranial nerves and cervical sympathetic chain. Ref: Diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 301
ENT
Pharynx
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A patient undergoing chest x-ray following an automobile accident is found to have an enlarged mediastinum with bilateral hilar and right paratracheal adenopathy. The patient has been asymptomatic, but careful examination demonstrates an enlarged cervical lymph node. This node is biopsied and demonstrates involvement b...
Anitschkow cells
Aschoff bodies
Asteroid bodies
Paget's cells
2c
multi
The cells described are asteroid bodies, and are classically associated with sarcoidosis, although they are not completely specific for this disease. Anitschkow cells are a form of activated histiocyte with an unusual wavy chromatin. They are found within inflammatory lesions called Aschoff bodies in the heas of patien...
Pathology
null
7cf95b23-c2c6-416b-8f04-1b61b0df3d2b
Which of the following is not true about Mumps: March 2007
Caused by paramyxovirus
Incubation period is less than 14 days
Orchitis is a common complication in males
Aseptic meningitis is a commoner complication in children
1b
multi
Ans. B: Incubation period is less than 14 Incubation period of mumps is 14-18 days The more common symptoms of mumps are: Parotid inflammation/ parotitis in 60-70% of infections. Fever Headache Orchitis, referring to painful inflammation of the testicle.Males past pubey who develop mumps have a 30 percent risk of orchi...
Medicine
null
18f1f812-6c33-4640-904c-e533d07f8517
All are true regarding Scheuermann's osteochondritis except?
Dorsal kyphosis
Autosomal recessive inheritance
Predominantly affects adolescent boys
Irregular ossification of veebral endplates
1b
multi
Scheuermann's osteochondritis has autosomal dominant inheritance. It commonly affects adolescent boys. It is characterised by irregular ossification of veebral endplates and dorsal kyphosis. Most patients are asymptomatic. It can present with backache which is aggravated by exercise. Management is by protective postura...
Medicine
All India exam
1e1f0e83-16ad-45bb-9fd1-7adfd47ef425
Which among the following electrolyte disturbance following diarrhoea can cause convulsions?
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypernatremia
1b
single
Hyponatremia can result from diarrhea, vomiting, burns, diuretic administration, and administration of sodium-poor parenteral solutions. Seizures and coma usually are associated with severe hyponatremia and may be life-threatening. Acute hypernatremia usually is caused by severe water depletion with diarrhea especially...
Medicine
null
56e18036-e4d2-4a52-a9ce-f08fefc48044
All are true about liver adenoma except
Normal liver architecture
Increased fat
Increased glycogen
Cells arranged in cords
0a
multi
Clinical features Symptomatic ( upper abdominal pain) in 50-75%, related to hemorrhage or local compressive symptoms Two major risks - Rupture and malignant transformation Pathology Composed of cords of benign hepatocytes containing increased glycogen and fat, without bile ductules, fibrous septa, poal tracts or centra...
Anatomy
G.I.T
a0dc8c41-3b9c-4eeb-871d-1b5e61e2a3b5
First retinal abnormality in diabetic retinopathy: (PGI Dec 2007)
Microaneurysm
Hard exudates
Soft exudates
Cotton Wool spots
0a
single
Ans. A (Microaneurysm) [Ref Khurana 4th/260-62; Parson 20th/294-98}"The earliest detectable lesion is microaneurysms in the macular area" -Khurana 4th/260Diabetic Retinopathy: Classification- 4 types Khurana 4th/260-62Non-proliferative Diabetic RetinopathyMicro aneurysmQ in macular area (the earliest detectable lesionQ...
Ophthalmology
Vascular Disorders
12dea8d2-9238-4f16-9ce8-834e8edb8000
Phase I trial is done to test:
Safety
Efficacy
Dose
Pharmacokinetics
3d
single
Ans. D. PharmacokineticsPhase I trial is also called First in human trial. In this phase, 10-100 healthy people are enrolled to calculate pharmacokinetic data. Phase 0 trials are also done sometimes prior to phase I studies to calculate early pharmacokinetic data. Phase II and III trials usually enrol patients. Phase I...
Pharmacology
General Pharmacology
b0ab3da2-ad8d-408e-9b8e-6b7ae22ce811
New infectious agents are -
Nipah virus
Pneumocystis jieruveci
Corona virus
SARS
0a
single
A new genus Henipavirus has been recently identified with the Nipah and Henda viruses causing zoonotic outbreaks. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO:515
Microbiology
Virology
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All of the following are tumor markers, except
CEA
HCG
Alpha-fetoprotein
Beta-2 macroglobulin
3d
multi
Beta-2 microglobulin and not beta macroglobulin may be used as a tumor marker (as in multiple myeloma).
Pathology
null
f14ddf6b-2f16-435a-9904-ad144bb3f411
Felty syndrome is characterised by A/E
Rheumatoid ahritis
Splenomegaly
Neutropeni
Thrombocytopenia
3d
single
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Thrombocytopenia Felty's syndrome is characterized by the combination of rheumatoid ahritis, splenomegaly and neutropenia. The condition is more common in those aged 50-70 years, and is more prevalent in females than males
Pediatrics
null
52f4ab9b-7c18-4f58-897a-a54c73703718
Inversion of foot is at
Talocalcaneonavicular joint
Calcaneocuboid joint
Talocalcaneal joint
Inferior tibiofibular joint
2c
single
C. i.e. Talocalcaneal joint
Anatomy
null
a6a7bf87-ad7b-4df1-aace-9c360b80df9f
The motility of cell is due to protein-
Motilin
Tubulin
Laminin
Tactilin
1b
single
Functions of Microtubules include determination of cell shape and various cell movements.
Physiology
null
241d2385-b917-4893-a7d9-7dad39f89f9b
After the first postoperative year of cardiac transplantation, the most common cause of death is
Infection
Arrhythmia
Accelerated graft arteriosclerosis
Acute rejection episode
2c
single
Chronic graft rejection is manifested in cardiac allografts as chronic vascular rejection of main and intramuscular coronary arteries. Myointimal proliferation and medial scarring result in diffuse and eccentric arterial narrowing referred to as accelerated graft atherosclerosis. Infection remains the primary cause of ...
Surgery
Transplantation
d51356ac-476d-49be-a4ee-ac604b7f9294
Shape memory is seen in:
Stainless steel wire
NITINOL wire
TMA wire
Aluminium
1b
single
null
Dental
null
8ba15321-64eb-47d5-8b73-6e9e087a39bc
Thyroid carcinoma associated with hypocalcemia is
Follicular carcinoma
Medullary carcinoma
Anaplastic carcinoma
Papillary carcinoma
1b
single
Answer is B (Medullary Carcinoma) Medullary carcinoma of thyroid secretes calcitonin and this causes reduction in calcium levels.
Medicine
null
5a3925fa-6a7d-4689-bbeb-469a5ca13630
Fetal abdominal circumference is measured at the level of :
Stomach and umbilical vein, perpendicular to spine
Kidneys
Stomach parallel to spine
Liver and spleen
0a
multi
Abdominal Circumference (AC) is measured in the transverse section of the fetal abdomen at the level of the fetal stomach and the umbilical poion of the poal vein.This is usually affected in IUGR and is less useful in dating as it is the parameter most affected by fetal growth. Refer page no 479 of Text book of obstetr...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Diagnosis in obstetrics
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A 16 year old boy presented with asymptomatic, multiple erythamatous annular lesions with a collarette of scales at periph-ery of the lesions present on the trunk. The most likely diagnosis is:
Pityriasis versicolor
Pityriasis alba
Pityriasis rosacea
Pityriasis rubra pilaris
2c
single
C i.e. Pityriasis rosea Pityriasis rosea is a self limiting disorderQ of unknown etiology, with a suspected association with Herpes virus 7 and 6Q. It presents with development of usually asymptomatic (i.e. no prodromal or constitutional system), sharply (well) demarcated, larger (2-6 cm), annular (oval-round), erythem...
Skin
null
d887e299-72d5-4912-a90b-1a0450dd1038
Which of the following is a stain for fat cells?
PAS
Prussian blue
Sudan IV
Alcian blue
2c
single
ANSWER: (C) Sudan IVREF: See APPENDIX-24 for "HISTOLOGY/PATHOLOGY/ MICROBIOLOGY STAINS" APPENDIX - 24Histology/Pathology/Microbiology StainsT issue/substanoeStainCommentAmyloidGross stainingLugol's iodine Light microscopyH & E, Congo redPolarised lightCongo redMetachromatic stainMethyl violet, crystal violetFluorescent...
Pathology
Histo Pathology
723f2290-a389-4c86-b783-77fb1727c225
In a person with HIV-1 infection, which of the following is the most predictive of the patient's prognosis
CD4+ cell count
CD4:CD8 cell ratio
Level of HIV-1 RNA in plasma
Degree of lymphadenopathy
2c
single
Amplification assays (-PCR, DNA PCR, and b DNA tests) are routinely used to detect viral RNA in clinical specimens. The tests can be quantitative when reference standards are used, and appropriate positive and negative controls must be included in each test. Because these molecular based tests are very sensitive, they ...
Microbiology
Virology
85d93505-5b85-4514-ac9d-183a88365c70
All of the following are biochemical markers included for triple test except
Alfa-fetoprotein
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human placental lactogen (HPL
Unconjugated oestriol
2c
multi
Triple test It is a combined biochemical test which includes MSAFP,hCG,UE3(unconjugated oestriol).Maternal age in relation to confirmed gestational age is also taken into account.It is used for the detection of Down&;s syndrome.In an affected pregnancy,level of MSAFP and UE3 tend to be low while that of hCG is high.It ...
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Diagnosis in obstetrics
edbfe6fe-21c2-4743-98c2-e0c7426c7a9d
Maximum collagen in wound healing is seen at which stage of healing
End of first week
End of second week
End of third week
End of 2months
2c
single
ref Robbins 9/ep106-108 When the levels of collagen production and degradation equalize, the maturation phase of tissue repair is said to have begun. During maturation, type III collagen, which is prevalent during proliferation, is replaced by type I collagen.Originally disorganized collagen fibers are rearranged, cros...
Anatomy
General anatomy
ac0b04af-936c-4c5f-b4ac-507813dd5b38
Elective endodontic treatment is contraindicated in
Angina patients
Recent MI
Diabetes
Hypertension
1b
single
null
Dental
null
dc27b944-65da-4b63-a642-9884cb520e38
Which of the following is not a High Risk Characteristic in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
NVD >= 1/3 - 1/2 disc area
NVD + Vitreous or Preretinal haemorrhage
NVE >= 1/2 disc area and Preretinal or Vitreous haemorrhage
NVD + Clinically signifacnt macular edema
3d
multi
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Early PDR- Presence of new vessels High risk PDR NVD >= 1/3 - 1/2 disc area or NVD and Vitreous or Preretinal haemorrhage or NVE >= 1/2 disc area and Preretinal or Vitreous haemorrhage
Ophthalmology
Retina
d02718fd-e241-4256-ae93-467655317154
Normal aqueous production rate -
2 ml/min
5 ml/min
2ml/min
5 ml/min
2c
single
Aqueous humour is derived from plasma within the capillary network of ciliary processes.The normal aqueous production rate is 2.3ml/min. Ref:ophthalmology -AK khurana -6th edition chapt:10 page no:221
Ophthalmology
Glaucoma
4f8f7930-288a-452d-8d93-86a9bd6aede3
Ex-Press giaueoma implant is oiaily up of:
Silicone
Titanium
Gold
Stainless steel
3d
single
Ans. d. Stainless steel
Ophthalmology
null
010d3612-2353-4694-8d3a-9d3086dcb8bb
A 45 year - male presents with abrupt onset pain, weakness, loss of contour of shoulder and muscle wasting on 5deg day of tetanus toxoid immunization. Likely cause is:
Hysterical
Radial nerve entrapment
Brachial plexus neuritis
Thoracic outlet syndrome
2c
single
Brachial plexus neuritis Ref: Basic neurology [By John Gilroy 3/e p594; "Brachial plexus neuritis is characterized by a sudden paralysis of muscles supplied through the brachial plexus and is often associated with painful dysesthesia of the arm. The condition occurs in known viral infections (herpes zoster, Epstein-Bar...
Anaesthesia
null
e875b62b-33c2-4832-9185-bb14d29d14d2
MOST common acute complication of hemodialysis is:
Muscle cramps
Anaphylaxis
Hypotension
Arrythmias
2c
single
Hypotension is the most common acute complication of hemodialysis. It is paicularly common among patients with diabetes mellitus. The factors that appear to increase the risk of hypotension, are excessive ultrafiltration with inadequate compensatory vascular filling, impaired vasoactive or autonomic responses, osmolar ...
Medicine
null
261a31e5-a2c6-43c1-a968-36d399308efb
Which of the following decreases effectiveness of insulin -
Thiazide
Atropine
b-blockers
Acute alcohol ingestion
0a
single
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Thiazide o Thiazide, furosamide, coicosteroids, oral contraceptives, salbutamol, nifedipine tend to raise blood sugar and reduce effectiveness of insulin.
Pharmacology
null
290a5141-1ac6-4b40-a494-9d5cbc80bb77
Causes of exudative retinal detachment are all except -
Toxemia of pregnancy
Scleritis
High myopia
Central serous retinopathy
2c
multi
Occurs due to the retina being pushed away by a neoplasm or accumulation of fluid beneath the retina following inflammatory or vascular lesions. Etiology: Systemic diseases- toxaemia of pregnancy, retinal HTN, blood dyscrasias. Ocular diseases- scleritis, central serous retinopathy, orbital cellulitis, retinoblastoma, ...
Ophthalmology
Vitreous and retina