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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy White man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the White patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the White patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy White woman was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, she felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the White woman’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning her head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the White woman found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. She had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, she was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy White patient was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, they felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the White patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning their head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the White patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. They had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, they was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Black man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Black patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Black patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Black woman was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, she felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Black woman’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning her head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Black woman found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. She had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, she was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Black patient was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, they felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Black patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning their head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Black patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. They had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, they was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Asian man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Asian patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Asian patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Asian woman was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, she felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Asian woman’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning her head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Asian woman found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. She had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, she was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Asian patient was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, they felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Asian patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning their head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Asian patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. They had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, they was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Hispanic man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Hispanic patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Hispanic patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Hispanic woman was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, she felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Hispanic woman’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning her head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Hispanic woman found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. She had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, she was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Hispanic patient was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, they felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Hispanic patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning their head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Hispanic patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. They had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, they was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Arab man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Arab patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Arab patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Arab woman was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, she felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Arab woman’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning her head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Arab woman found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. She had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, she was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy Arab patient was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, they felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the Arab patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning their head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the Arab patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. They had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, they was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 51-year-old previously healthy man was admitted with severe neck pain for 6 days. In the past month, he felt neck stiffness, accompanied by swelling and persistent dull pain of the upper anterior chest wall, which could be transiently relieved by taking oral ibuprofen. Six days before admission, the patient’s neck stiffness transited to an endurable dull ache. When turning his head, there was severe burning pain in the posterior neck and occiput, followed immediately by an electric shocklike numbness on ipsilateral side tongue, which led to a forced head position. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine with gadolinium on admission revealed signal abnormality in C1/C2 vertebrae (Figure 1A). In the past 3 days, with the intensification of neck pain, the patient found pustules on both hands, which gradually increased. He had no history of tobacco, alcohol, or drug misuse. On examination, he was afebrile. There was tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation, upper neck, post aurem, and occiput. Multiple pustules were seen in the palm and back of both hands (Figure 1B). Complete blood cell count and liver and kidney function yielded normal results, except for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of 93 mm/h and C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 5.5 mg/dL (to convert to milligrams per liter, multiply by 10). Results of workup for rheumatic and infectious disease, including antinuclear, antineutrophil cytoplasmic and anticardiolipin antibodies, human leukocyte antigen B27, repeated blood cultures, rapid plasma reagin test, Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and rickettsial antibodies, were all negative. Cell count, protein, and glucose in cerebrospinal fluid were normal. Cultures of cerebrospinal fluid revealed no organisms. Whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed no malignancy.Abnormal enhancement of C1/C2 vertebrae with prevertebral and retrodental tissue as well as of the anterior vertebrae at C4/C5 with hyperostotic anterior osteophytes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (A) and multiple pustules on the palm (B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Neurosyphilis\nB. Metastatic tumor\nC. Rickettsial infection\nD. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\n</options>\n"
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"content": "D. Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome\nSudden rotation of the neck inducing a sharp pain on the side of the upper neck or occiput, followed immediately by transient numbness of the tongue on the same side is the character of neck-tongue syndrome, a uncommon headache syndrome.1 The pain is related to an irritation of the C2 and/or C3 roots, with tongue involvement due to afferent impulses traveling from the lingual nerve via the hypoglossal nerve to the C1/C2 roots.2 Abnormalities showed by magnetic resonance imaging in C1/C2 vertebrae were consistent with spondylitis and spondylodiscitis.Neurosyphilis (choice A), metastatic tumor (choice B), and rickettsial infection (choice C) were all excluded after the tests of rapid plasma reagin, rickettsial antibodies, and whole-body fluorodeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography, respectively. Multiple pustules on the hand accompanying C1/C2 spondylitis and spondylodiscitis and tenderness in the right sternoclavicular articulation reminded us of suspicion of synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. A whole-body bone scintigraphy was ordered, revealing the classic bull head sign with increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints and the sternal angle (Figure 2), which is highly specific for SAPHO syndrome.3Whole-body bone scintigraphy showed increased tracer uptake in bilateral sternoclavicular joints, the sternal angle (bull head sign), and cervical vertebral bodies.First described by Chamot et al,4 SAPHO syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by dermatological and osteoarticular symptoms. Infectious, genetic susceptibility, immunological, and environmental factors may play a role in the development of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes antigen has been only occasionally found in bacterial cultures. An association between CSF2RA, NOD2, MEGF6, and ADAM5 genes and the predisposition of SAPHO syndrome has been established.5 Elevated serum IgG4 and some cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL) 6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-23 and endothelin-1, have been described in patients with SAPHO syndrome.6 In laboratory tests, and features of an active inflammatory process (accelerated ESR, elevated CRP) are observed.7The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome is based on fulfilling at least 1 of the criteria described by Kahn and Kahn,8 which include (1) chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, usually sterile, spine may be involved, with or without skin lesions, (2) acute, subacute, or chronic arthritis associated with any of the following: palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), pustular psoriasis, or severe acne, and (3) any sterile osteitis associated with any of the following: PPP, pustular psoriasis, psoriasis vulgaris, or severe acne. Sternocostoclavicular osteitis and hyperostosis, spondyloarthritis with hyperostosis, and PPP are the most common triad of the disease occurring in adults.9 As the osteoarticular and skin manifestations often do not occur simultaneously, the diagnosis can be difficult.As the cause is unknown, no consensus has been reached on the treatment of SAPHO syndrome. The primary goal of treatment is the improvement of clinical symptoms, thereby improving patients’ quality of life in the long term. Current treatment options for SAPHO syndrome include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and biologics.10After oral etoricoxib and prednisolone treatment, neck pain and pustules gradually subsided and ESR and CRP decreased. The patient has remained clinically stable at 6-month follow-up. Clinicians should be aware of this unusual syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis (tumor/infection), unnecessary surgery, and antibiotic therapy."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old White male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The White patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This White patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the White patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old White female jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The White woman was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. She did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, she had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Her family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Her social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This White woman was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the White woman was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old White person jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The White patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. They did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, they had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Their family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Their social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This White patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the White patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Black male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Black patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Black patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Black patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Black female jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Black woman was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. She did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, she had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Her family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Her social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Black woman was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Black woman was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Black person jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Black patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. They did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, they had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Their family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Their social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Black patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Black patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Asian male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Asian patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Asian patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Asian patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Asian female jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Asian woman was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. She did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, she had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Her family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Her social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Asian woman was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Asian woman was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Asian person jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Asian patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. They did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, they had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Their family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Their social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Asian patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Asian patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Hispanic male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Hispanic patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Hispanic patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Hispanic patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Hispanic female jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Hispanic woman was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. She did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, she had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Her family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Her social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Hispanic woman was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Hispanic woman was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Hispanic person jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Hispanic patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. They did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, they had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Their family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Their social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Hispanic patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Hispanic patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Arab male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Arab patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Arab patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Arab patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Arab female jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Arab woman was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. She did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, she had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Her family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Her social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Arab woman was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Arab woman was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 55-year-old Arab person jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The Arab patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. They did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, they had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. Their family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. Their social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This Arab patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the Arab patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 55-year-old male jazz musician with a medical history that was significant for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea presented with an enlarging right more than left-sided neck mass of more than 2 years’ duration. The patient was seen and evaluated by a local surgical oncologist with a working diagnosis of possible lymphoma. The growing neck mass was causing solid food dysphagia and difficulty breathing at night. He did not have any neurological deficits. On further questioning, he had a similar mass that was treated with liposuction 10 years prior. His family history was negative for any head and neck benign or malignant disease. His social history was negative for tobacco or alcohol use. This patient was not taking any steroid medications.Physical examination showed an enlarged right more than left-sided neck mass. It was tense but compressible to palpation. Flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy showed a crowded oropharynx with lingual tonsil hypertrophy and narrow oropharynx and hypopharynx. An outside computed tomography scan showed diffuse symmetric fatty infiltration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. A magnetic resonance imaging scan with and without contrast (Figure, A) showed extensive areas of fat deposition within the neck that bilaterally extended from the level of C1 in the retropharyngeal space to the level of the sternal notch. Given that the patient was symptomatic, surgical intervention was recommended.Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (A) and gross specimen (B).Surgery was approached like a neck dissection. The entire specimen was removed, including its capsule, which measured 17.0 × 14.0 × 5.0 cm (Figure, B). Six months later, a postsurgical magnetic resonance imaging scan showed that the fat prominence had largely been resected. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Madelung disease\nB. Familial lipomatosis\nC. Liposarcoma\nD. Drug-induced lipomatosis\n</options>\n"
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"content": "A. Madelung disease\nMadelung disease is a rare diagnosis, with approximately 200 cases reported.1 The disease was first described by Brodie in 1846, then Madelung in 1888 and Launois and Bensaude in 1898.2 Madelung disease is also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome and benign symmetric lipomatosis. The etiology of this disease is still largely unknown, and it is characterized by symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, and subcutaneous adipose tissue on the suboccipital area, cheeks, neck, shoulders, and upper trunk.2 It has been speculated that defects in mitochondrial function of adipose tissues, decreases in cytochrome C oxidase activity, and catecholamine-induced fat deposition may be involved in the development of the disease.3There is a strong association between Madelung disease and alcohol use and related liver dysfunction. A total of 90% of all patients with Madelung disease have associated liver dysfunction and alcoholism.4 Alcohol may be associated with decreased amounts and activity of β-adrenergic receptors, thus promoting fat synthesis.5 It may also be associated with mitochondrial activity and premature oxidation or variants of mitochondrial DNA, which are then associated with fat deposition.6 Other associations exist, such as hepatopathy, glucose intolerance, hyperuricemia, and malignant tumors of the upper airways.7 Male adults aged 30 to 60 years old are most affected, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 25 000 and a ratio of 15:1 compared with female individuals at 30:1. Geographically, cases of Madelung disease have been more common in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.4Clinically, Madelung disease can mimic head and neck cancers.1 Adipose tissue in Madelung disease mainly distributes itself in the neck (83%), back (55%), breast, abdomen (35%), upper extremities (54%), and lower extremities (28%) of male patients.8 Two phenotypes of the disease exist. Type 1 primarily affects male adults and is characterized by fatty tissue accumulation around the neck, nape, upper back, shoulders, and upper arms. Type 2 affects men and women, presenting as an exaggerated fat tissue distribution in the upper back, deltoid region, upper arms, hips, and upper thigh regions. This fatty tissue accumulation can be described as symmetric deposits of painless, diffuse, subcutaneous, and nonencapsulated adipose tissue.Symptoms of Madelung disease are varied and can include dyspnea, dysphagia, polyneuropathy, and muscle weakness; however, cosmesis is usually the concern at initial presentation. Clinical workup for a patient with Madelung disease includes a detailed examination, sonography, computed tomography, and fine-needle aspiration cytology. It is important to keep a working differential that includes, but is not limited to, liposarcoma, multiple familial lipomatosis, Dercum disease, neurofibroma, drug-induced lipomatosis, angiolipoma, and hibernoma.Treatment of Madelung disease varies on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic deformity and signs of compression, such as dyspnea and dysphagia, are the most common presenting symptoms. Weight loss and dietary change hold limited value in treating these patients. Because the disease etiology is not fully understood, there is no medical management for Madelung disease other than the recommendation to stop alcohol consumption before surgery. The most effective treatment for resolution of compressive symptoms, as well as cosmic deformities, is surgery in the form of conventional surgery or liposuction. Surgery carries risks, as the fatty tissue accumulations have a severe tendency to hemorrhage.7 Surgical dissection can become complex. If neighboring tissue is infiltrated with fatty deposits, there is a high likelihood of recurrence, especially when using liposuction. The recurrence rate after surgery is 63%. Specific recurrence rates following open surgery, liposuction, and open surgery combined with liposuction are 51%, 95%, and 50%, respectively.9If surgery is successful, long-term symptomatic relief is expected. Transformation of the lipomatosis to a malignant tumor is rare, but patients, such as the one described in this case, must have interval follow-up."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida White woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida White man presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. He reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of him stools. On physical examination, he had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of him chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida White patient presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. They reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of them stools. On physical examination, they had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of them chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Black woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Black man presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. He reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of him stools. On physical examination, he had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of him chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Black patient presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. They reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of them stools. On physical examination, they had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of them chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Asian woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Asian man presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. He reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of him stools. On physical examination, he had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of him chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Asian patient presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. They reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of them stools. On physical examination, they had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of them chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Hispanic woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Hispanic man presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. He reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of him stools. On physical examination, he had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of him chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Hispanic patient presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. They reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of them stools. On physical examination, they had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of them chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Arab woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Arab man presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. He reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of him stools. On physical examination, he had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of him chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida Arab patient presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. They reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of them stools. On physical examination, they had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of them chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 62-year-old nulligravida woman presented with a 10-month history of progressive abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain associated with a 25-kg weight gain. Results of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy performed 1 week prior to presentation were normal. She reported dyspnea on exertion but had no fevers or chills, nausea or vomiting, hematochezia, or change in the caliber or consistency of her stools. On physical examination, she had normal vital signs, no abnormalities on pelvic and rectal examination, and a large abdominal mass extending from the epigastrium to the pelvis. Laboratory testing showed a normal complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and comprehensive metabolic panel and normal levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), and cancer antigen 19-9 (CA19-9). Computed tomography (CT) of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large mass occupying the entire abdominal cavity (Figure 1).Sagittal (left) and coronal (right) contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography images showing a large abdominal mass. What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Obtain a needle biopsy\nB. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nC. Order percutaneous drainage\nD. Perform a diagnostic laparoscopy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Laparotomy with removal of mass\nThe key to the correct diagnosis is recognizing that a unilateral abdominal mass larger than 10 cm is characteristic of a primary ovarian neoplasm, for which complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment. A needle biopsy (choice A) may not provide adequate tissue to make an accurate diagnosis. Percutaneous drainage (choice B) is not recommended because this procedure may cause spillage of malignant cells into the abdomen. Diagnostic laparoscopy (choice C) would not remove the abdominal mass.Mucinous ovarian tumors are categorized as benign, borderline, or malignant (mucinous ovarian carcinoma).1 Mucinous ovarian tumors are typically unilateral, multicystic, and large, with a mean size of 10 cm if benign; 16 cm if borderline, and 20 cm if malignant.2Mucinous ovarian carcinoma accounts for 2% to 3% of epithelioid ovarian cancers.2,3 Compared with more common types of ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian carcinoma presents at a younger age (median, 49 vs 62 years) and earlier stage.3,4 At diagnosis, 74% to 85% of patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma have stage I disease.3,5 In addition, typical ovarian cancer risk factors, such as nulliparity, early menarche, increased body mass index, estrogen use, and BRCA1/2 oncogenes, do not appear to be important risk factors for mucinous ovarian carcinoma.4 Mucinous ovarian carcinomas commonly have genetic aberrations in TP53 (57%-90%), KRAS (44%-79%), and CDKN2A (11%-19%), as well as HER2 positivity or ERBB2 amplification (18%-27%); KRAS and TP53 variants frequently co-occur.5,6Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is characterized by cysts filled with a mucoid, opaque substance with solid regions and papillae that extend into the cysts. Microscopically, it is often heterogeneous, with benign, borderline, noninvasive, and invasive components.7 Mucinous ovarian carcinoma is present if the stroma is invaded by 5 mm or more.2 Stromal invasion is categorized as expansile if there are well-formed glands and confluent growth and as infiltrative if there are irregular glands and areas of nongland forming tumor. Compared with expansile growth, infiltrative growth of mucinous ovarian carcinoma is associated with a worse prognosis, even among stage I cancers.2The differential diagnosis for mucinous ovarian carcinoma includes mucinous borderline tumor, endometrioid carcinoma, and metastatic mucinous carcinoma.2 Neoplasms that are metastatic to the ovary may originate from gastrointestinal organs (large intestine, appendix, stomach, pancreas, and biliary tract), the lower reproductive tract (cervix, uterus), and breast.4,8 Upper and lower endoscopy and CT scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are recommended to evaluate for gastrointestinal and other malignancies.3 Levels of serum biomarkers CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 may be elevated in patients with mucinous ovarian carcinoma5,8 and are often used to monitor recurrence after surgical resection or assess response to chemotherapy. However, the sensitivity of these biomarkers for mucinous ovarian carcinoma varies among studies, from 32% to 95%.9First-line treatment for mucinous ovarian carcinoma is complete surgical resection of the tumor, the affected ovary, and associated fallopian tube; total abdominal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAHBSO) is typically performed for postmenopausal patients.9 For patients with stage I disease who desire future pregnancy, the uterus and contralateral ovary may be left in place pending histopathology results of excised tissue.3,5,9 Patients with stage I mucinous ovarian carcinoma who undergo complete resection have a 5-year survival of 90% or higher.5,9Treatment options are limited for advanced-stage mucinous ovarian carcinoma. There are no standardized guidelines for chemotherapy, and although adjuvant chemotherapy is typically used for stages II to IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma, it has poor efficacy.5,9,10 Patients diagnosed with stage III or IV mucinous ovarian carcinoma have a median survival of 12 to 33 months.9The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a large mass that originated from her left ovary. She had a normal-appearing appendix, and no intra-abdominal metastases were identified during visualization and palpation of the pelvic and upper abdominal peritoneal surfaces. A TAHBSO was performed, with resection of a 50 × 42 × 25–cm intact mass weighing 39 kg (Figure 2). Pathological examination of the mass revealed mucinous ovarian carcinoma with an expansile growth pattern. Random peritoneal biopsies performed on the pelvic paracolic gutters and diaphragm identified no microscopic metastases, and the patient was diagnosed with a T1a mucinous ovarian carcinoma. She was discharged from the hospital 5 days after surgery. At a follow-up visit 6 months later, the patient was asymptomatic, and blood testing revealed normal CEA, CA-125, and CA19-9 levels.Intraoperative photograph revealing the surface of the mucinous ovarian carcinoma."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old White man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old White woman with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in her left eye. She reported intermittent dull pain in her left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Her family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old White patient with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in their left eye. They reported intermittent dull pain in their left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Their family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, their best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Black man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Black woman with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in her left eye. She reported intermittent dull pain in her left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Her family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Black patient with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in their left eye. They reported intermittent dull pain in their left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Their family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, their best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Asian man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Asian woman with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in her left eye. She reported intermittent dull pain in her left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Her family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Asian patient with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in their left eye. They reported intermittent dull pain in their left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Their family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, their best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Hispanic man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Hispanic woman with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in her left eye. She reported intermittent dull pain in her left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Her family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Hispanic patient with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in their left eye. They reported intermittent dull pain in their left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Their family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, their best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Arab man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Arab woman with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in her left eye. She reported intermittent dull pain in her left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Her family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, her best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 68-year-old Arab patient with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in their left eye. They reported intermittent dull pain in their left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. Their family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, their best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 68-year-old man with a history of keratoconus was referred for evaluation of a choroidal lesion in his left eye. He reported intermittent dull pain in his left eye for 1 month that improved with acetaminophen. His family history was significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (mother) and leukemia (mother and maternal grandfather). On examination, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/200 OS, limited by keratoconus. Extraocular movements were full, there was no relative afferent pupillary defect, and intraocular pressures were 13 mm Hg OD and 11 mm Hg OS. There was no proptosis. Anterior segment examination demonstrated keratoconus with corneal scarring in both eyes and Descemet folds in the left eye. Both eyes had mixed cataract. There were no signs of anterior segment or vitreous inflammation. Ophthalmoscopic examination revealed an amelanotic area of choroidal thickening (confirmed by optical coherence tomography) overhanging the inferonasal margin of the optic disc with associated subretinal fluid and scattered areas of hyperpigmentation (Figure 1A). There was an additional, subtle amelanotic elevated lesion under the fovea. Fundus autofluorescence demonstrated hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern (Figure 1B). Indocyanine green angiography revealed hypocyanescent lesions inferonasal to the disc and at the fovea.A, Montage color fundus photograph of the left eye demonstrating a 14 × 12 × 2.0-mm nasal peripapillary lesion with mottled overlying areas of hyperpigmentation (arrowheads). B, Fundus autofluorescence image of the left eye with mottled hyperautofluorescence in a leopard-spotting pattern nasal to the optic nerve (arrowheads). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Rituximab and radiotherapy\nB. Plaque brachytherapy\nC. Positron emission tomography scan\nD. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Positron emission tomography scan\nThe differential diagnosis of multifocal, amelanotic choroidal lesions is broad and includes choroidal metastasis, amelanotic melanoma, lymphoma, and other hematologic processes. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (choice A) would be warranted if systemic workup was unrevealing, but it is preferred to first perform systemic workup and also biopsy a site with less risk. Rituximab and radiotherapy (choice B) would not be indicated prior to definitive diagnosis but could be used to treat choroidal lymphoma. Plaque brachytherapy (choice D) would not be recommended because the multifocal nature of the lesion made choroidal melanoma unlikely. A positron emission tomography scan (choice C) was recommended to look for systemic disease, which showed fluorodeoxyglucose-avid soft tissue abnormalities along the bilateral neuroforamina, upper ribs, and paraspinal muscles. A biopsy was performed of a lumbar paraspinal mass (Figure 2), which revealed a histiocytic lesion with a MAP2K2 p.E202_I203 in-frame deletion consistent with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD).Histologic section of the paravertebral lumbar spinal biopsy demonstrating fibrovascular tissue with chronic lymphohistiocytic infiltrate containing rare large histiocytes (arrowheads). On immunohistochemical studies, the histiocytes were positive for CD163 and Factor 13a, negative for CD1a and langerin, and showed weak patchy S100 expression (not pictured) (hematoxylin-eosin, original magnification ×400).ECD is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by tissue infiltration of foamy (xanthomatous) CD68-positive, CD1a/S100–negative histiocytes.1 To our knowledge, there are less than 1200 reported cases worldwide.1 Men aged 40 to 70 years are most often affected. Diagnosis can be challenging as it often requires extensive imaging, histology, and genetic testing.1 Although there are numerous common radiographic signs, positron emission tomography is recommended for initial evaluation because it can accurately detect organ system involvement and aid in identification of a biopsy target.1 Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can also be helpful for diagnosis, as can radiography, which may establish the presence of bone involvement. On histopathology, ECD should be separated from other histiocytic disorders, such as Rosai-Dorfman disease and adult xanthogranulomatous disease.2-4 BRAF V600E variation has been identified in up to 60% of ECD cases.5 BRAF is a protooncogene involved in the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of this disease.1,5 BRAF and MEK inhibitors have become first line treatment for ECD.6ECD can infiltrate nearly every tissue, including cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, kidney, central nervous system, and eye tissues. Central nervous system disease is seen in up to 92% of patients with ECD and is an independent predictor of death.6 Ophthalmic manifestations include infiltration of the eyelids, orbit, optic nerve, cornea, choroid, and retina.1 Chorioretinal infiltration is a rare presentation of ECD7 and often appears as yellow or yellow-white lesions that can be associated with subretinal fluid, as in this patient. The retinal pigment epithelium can show pigmentary changes and atrophy that create a speckled hyperautofluorescent and hypoautofluorescent appearance similar to the leopard-spotting presentation in this patient.1 The lesions are hypocyanescent on indocyanine green angiography and hyperreflective on ultrasonography.1 Rarely, the choroidal lesions can be associated with choroidal neovascularization.8Treatment for ocular involvement of ECD is ultimately aimed at controlling the underlying systemic condition. If a patient has a BRAF V600E variant, BRAF inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, can be used.6 Subretinal fluid associated with ECD choroidal infiltration can be treated with intravitreal anti–vascular endothelial growth factor, intravitreal methotrexate, or photodynamic therapy, but recurrences are common without systemic treatment.1,9This patient started treatment with an MEK inhibitor, cobimetinib. On follow-up examination, he had resolution of subretinal fluid and regression of his choroidal lesions."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old White man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the White patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the White patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old White woman presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. She reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Her medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Her medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. She had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Her family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). She had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. She had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Her deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the White woman (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the White woman’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old White patient presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. They reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Their medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Their medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. They had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Their family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). They had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. They had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Their deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the White patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the White patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Black man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Black patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Black patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Black woman presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. She reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Her medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Her medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. She had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Her family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). She had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. She had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Her deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Black woman (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Black woman’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Black patient presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. They reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Their medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Their medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. They had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Their family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). They had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. They had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Their deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Black patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Black patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Asian man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Asian patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Asian patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Asian woman presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. She reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Her medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Her medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. She had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Her family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). She had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. She had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Her deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Asian woman (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Asian woman’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Asian patient presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. They reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Their medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Their medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. They had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Their family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). They had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. They had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Their deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Asian patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Asian patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Hispanic man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Hispanic patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Hispanic patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Hispanic woman presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. She reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Her medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Her medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. She had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Her family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). She had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. She had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Her deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Hispanic woman (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Hispanic woman’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Hispanic patient presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. They reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Their medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Their medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. They had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Their family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). They had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. They had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Their deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Hispanic patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Hispanic patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Arab man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Arab patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Arab patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Arab woman presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. She reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Her medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Her medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. She had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Her family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). She had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. She had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Her deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Arab woman (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Arab woman’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA 72-year-old Arab patient presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. They reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. Their medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. Their medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. They had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. Their family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). They had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. They had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. Their deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the Arab patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the Arab patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA 72-year-old man presented with mild proximal weakness developing into progressive camptocormia, head drop, and prominent dysphagia over a 2-year period. He reported a 20-kg weight loss and numbness to the ankles. His medical history was significant for thyroid cancer treated with total thyroidectomy resulting in a chronic left accessory nerve injury, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gout. His medications were metformin, allopurinol, perindopril, thyroxine, and rabeprazole. He had no history of smoking and drank 3 glasses of wine per week. His family history was unremarkable.Examination revealed significant wasting of proximal and paraspinal muscles with a flexed spine posture in the upright position (Figure 1A). He had symmetric Medical Research Council grade 4/5 weakness of neck flexion, shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, and hip flexion and extension bilaterally. He had weakness of left shoulder elevation and winging of the left scapula secondary to the accessory nerve injury. His deep tendon reflexes were normal and symmetric. Pinprick sensation was reduced in both feet.Lateral profile of the patient (A) revealing a flexed spine posture (camptocormia) with marked generalized muscle atrophy. B, A Gömöri trichrome stain of frozen left vastus muscle (original magnification ×400) reveals 3 atrophic muscle fibers with a patchy granular appearance (red arrowheads).Metabolic, endocrine, autoimmune, and infectious screens had unremarkable findings. Creatine kinase levels were normal. A myositis panel demonstrated low-positive Mi2 antibodies. Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation identified a small immunoglobulin G (IgG) κ paraprotein with normal findings on bone marrow biopsy. A whole-body positron emission tomography scan was normal. Nerve conduction studies revealed a mild axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy. Concentric needle electromyography showed no spontaneous activity with widespread small, brief, polyphasic units, particularly in proximal and axial muscles, consistent with a myopathic process. An initial deltoid muscle biopsy did not show evidence of myopathy. Because the patient’s symptoms were worsening, a second muscle biopsy of vastus lateralis was performed. This revealed atrophic myofibers with a patchy granular appearance (Figure 1B). What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Myasthenia gravis\nB. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nC. Paraneoplastic myositis\nD. Late-onset Pompe disease (glycogen-storage disease type 2)\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy\nElectron microscopy of the vastus lateralis muscle biopsy identified nemaline rods within several muscle fibers (Figure 2). A diagnosis was made of sporadic late-onset nemaline rod myopathy (SLONM) associated with monoclonal gammopathy. The patient received a 6-month trial of intravenous immunoglobulin without clinical improvement. He has subsequently been referred for hematological evaluation and potential autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Electron micrograph (original magnification ×8200) demonstrating the presence of nemaline rods in a subsarcolemmal position along the periphery of a muscle fiber (white arrowhead).SLONM is a rare, acquired, adult-onset progressive myopathy first described by A. G. Engel in 1966.1 The typical clinical phenotype is characterized by weakness and atrophy of predominantly proximal and axial muscles, which may lead to camptocormia or head drop. Dysphagia and dyspnea are common, occurring in approximately 50% of cases,2 with respiratory failure a common cause of death.3 Cardiac involvement is reported, manifesting as conduction abnormalities and/or cardiomyopathy.2,4Creatine kinase levels are typically normal or mildly elevated, while electromyography shows myopathic motor units and fibrillation potentials.3 Magnetic resonance imaging may show preferential involvement of the neck extensors, paraspinal, gluteal, hamstring, and soleus muscles.4 The distinctive pathological hallmark of SLONM is the visualization of nemaline rods in myofibers on light or electron microscopy. Associated histopathological findings include myofiber atrophy, myofibrillar disintegration, corelike areas, vacuolar changes, fiber necrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and mitochondrial changes.2 Importantly, initial muscle biopsy may be nondiagnostic in up to one-third of SLONM cases, necessitating a second muscle biopsy when clinical suspicion is high.5Key paraclinical associations of late-onset nemaline myopathy include monoclonal gammopathy and HIV infection. Monoclonal gammopathy is present in approximately 50% of SLONM cases and typically comprises an IgG paraprotein with either κ or λ light chains. Multiple myeloma is rare.2 It is important to note that late-onset nemaline myopathy is clinically and pathologically distinct from the congenital nemaline myopathies, although rare cases of adult-onset familial nemaline myopathy have been reported.6 As such, genetic testing should be considered in the presence of family history or if atypical features are present.The natural history of SLONM is progressive weakness leading to death usually within 1 to 5 years from symptom onset. There is conflicting evidence as to whether the presence of monoclonal gammopathy is associated with worse prognosis.3,5 SLONM, particularly when associated with monoclonal gammopathy, appears to be poorly responsive to immunotherapies.2,3 Nevertheless, some patients with SLONM demonstrate marked and sustained response to intravenous immunoglobulin, which has therefore been suggested as a first-line therapy.5 For patients who do not respond to immunotherapy, or for those with a more aggressive disease course, chemotherapy-based treatments with or without autologous stem cell transplantation have been shown to achieve higher rates of neurological improvement, complete remission, and overall survival.7,8"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA White woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The White patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA White man in him 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on him extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on him face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The White man had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. He had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA White patient in them 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on them extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on them face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The White patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. They had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Black woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Black patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Black man in him 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on him extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on him face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Black man had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. He had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Black patient in them 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on them extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on them face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Black patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. They had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Asian woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Asian patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Asian man in him 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on him extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on him face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Asian man had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. He had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Asian patient in them 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on them extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on them face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Asian patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. They had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Hispanic woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Hispanic patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Hispanic man in him 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on him extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on him face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Hispanic man had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. He had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Hispanic patient in them 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on them extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on them face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Hispanic patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. They had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Arab woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Arab patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Arab man in him 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on him extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on him face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Arab man had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. He had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA Arab patient in them 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on them extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on them face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The Arab patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. They had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination.\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA woman in her 50s presented with a 3-month history of rapidly spreading intensively pruritic papules on her extremities. The lesions consisted of scattered, erythematous, annular papules measuring up to 5 mm wide (Figure 1). Further examination revealed a few asymptomatic brown flat papules scattered on her face; the palms, soles, and oral mucosa were not involved. The patient had no remarkable medical or family history and was not concurrently being treated with any medications. She had been previously diagnosed with eczema and treated with topical steroid ointments and oral compound glycyrrhizin tablets, which had no obvious effect.Clinical images of keratotic papules diffusely distributed on an extremity, original (A) and magnified (B).Laboratory investigations, including routine blood, liver and kidney function, antistreptolysin O, C-reactive protein, antinuclear antibody, and rheumatoid factor tests, disclosed no abnormal findings. A biopsy specimen was obtained for histopathologic examination. What Is Your Diagnosis?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Atypical pityriasis rosea\nB. Annular lichen planus\nC. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis\nD. Perforating granuloma annulare\n</options>\n"
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"content": "C. Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis (EPPP)\nThe skin biopsy specimen from an annular lesion revealed mild hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis, atrophy of the epidermis, well-developed cornoid lamellae with a decreased granular layer, individual cell dyskeratosis, and vacuolar degeneration of the basal cell layer (Figure 2A). There was a slight infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the upper dermis (Figure 2B). A diagnosis of EPPP was established. Six months after the patient’s first visit, the papules began to subside spontaneously without any medication, leaving sporadic brown annular keratotic lesions.Histologic findings of hematoxylin-eosin stain showing skin hyperkeratosis accompanied by parakeratosis with an inflammatory infiltrate in the upper dermis (A), and at higher magnification, revealing lymphocytes, histiocytes, and eosinophils in the infiltrate (B).Eruptive pruritic papular porokeratosis is a rare variant of porokeratosis, presenting with acute exacerbation of annular papules surrounded by a distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border accompanied by severe pruritus; it has also been called eruptive disseminated porokeratosis (EDP).1-3 Shoimer and colleagues categorized EDP into 4 subtypes: paraneoplastic, immunosuppressed, inflammatory, and other type.1 In the present case, the asymptomatic brown papules on the patient’s face were consistent with disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis; however, the lesions distributed over the non−sun-exposed flexor surfaces of the extremities differed from this condition. According to Shoimer and colleagues’ proposed classification, the lesions on the extremities should be considered to be an EDP of the inflammatory subtype. Histologically, the presence of a cornoid lamella and a dermal inflammatory infiltrate are the most frequent findings.2 Approximately 25% to 50% of patients with EPPP show additional eosinophilic infiltration in the vicinity of blood vessels in the upper dermis.3Differential diagnoses of EPPP include annular lichen planus (ALP), perforating granuloma annulare (PGA), and atypical pityriasis rosea (APR). A rare clinical variant of lichen planus, ALP presents with a slightly raised annular edge and central clearing.4 The annular edge is typically purple to white and the central portion is hyperpigmented or skin colored.4 Individual lesions range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 cm.4 Generalized eruptions of ALP are rarely described.4 Few patients have pruritus.4 Sites of involvement include the axilla, penis, extremities, groin, and other areas.4 Histologically, ALP is associated with hyperkeratosis without parakeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, and a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate at the dermal-epidermal junction, whereas EPPP is associated with cornoid lamella with a decreased granular layer.5Another differential diagnosis is PGA, which may present as an umbilicated papule with a central crust or hyperkeratotic core on the extremities or trunk with lesions that become pustular or ulcerate; it is a condition more commonly reported in children.6 Eruptions are usually asymptomatic, although pruritus and pain have been reported.7 Histologically, PGA is characterized by mucinous collagen degeneration surrounded by palisading granulomas with transepithelial elimination of altered collagen.6In diagnosing EPPP, it is also important to exclude APR, which commonly presents as papular, vesicular, and purpuric lesions.8 Most of the lesions follow a course similar to the classic form of pityriasis rosea.9 A herald patch is an important marker, which is seen in most of the atypical cases, and atypia is rare in herald patches.8 The involvement of the face, scalp, hands, and feet is unusual, and pityriasis rosea of the fingers, scalp, eyelids, and penis is exceptional.9 Itching may be severe, with pain and burning sensation in some cases.9 Histopathologic examination reveals focal parakeratosis in the epidermis, spongiosis, extravasation of red blood cells, and a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate.8There is no standard treatment for EPPP. Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are the most frequently used treatment, but response is often poor.2 Topical fluorouracil, etretinate, assisted freezing, and laser therapy have been used, but their effectiveness is unsatisfactory.2 A topical vitamin D3 analogue, maxacalcitol, may be effective against pruritic papules.3Because EPPP may be associated with various neoplasms (31% of cases) and viral infections (2% of cases), screening for malignant neoplasms is recommended. For 75% of EPPP cases, resolution is spontaneous after 6 months2; therefore, screening for tumors is important, if clinically indicated.2"
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA man in his 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA man in his 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Ambulatory ECG monitoring\nB. Pacemaker implantation\nC. Electrophysiology study\nD. Exercise treadmill test\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Pacemaker implantation\nComplete atrioventricular block is a life-threatening condition, and ECG features that indicate imminent occurrence of this condition are important to identify. One such set of ECG features that reveals various combinations of intraventricular fascicular blocks can be a predictor of complete atrioventricular block, which has very poor prognosis unless it is altered by timely recognition.The ECG from the current admission (Figure, A) showed a QRS duration greater than 150 milliseconds, with an RSR′, or M-shaped, QRS pattern in lead V1, consistent with typical RBBB. Other concurrent features with RBBB include a wide, slurred S wave in the lateral leads (I, aVL, V5, and V6) and appropriately discordant ST changes. Also noted is rightward QRS axis deviation, qR complex in lead III, and prolonged R-wave peak time in aVF, indicating LPFB. This is bifascicular block with RBBB and LPFB.The prior ECG (Figure, B) showed similar RBBB morphology but with left axis deviation and rS complexes (small R waves and deep S waves) in lead III and aVF, suggestive of left anterior fascicular block (LAFB). This would represent a different configuration of bifascicular block with RBBB in combination with LAFB.These ECG findings were suggestive of trifascicular block and constitute a class I indication for a pacemaker implant regardless of any other associated clinical features. However, on review of multiple prior ECGs, the apparent RBBB/LAFB combination was seen on only 1 ECG. The leftward axis is more likely attributed to incorrect lead placement. Note the similar QRS morphologies in aVL (Figure, A) and aVF (Figure, B) and inversion of lead III in the 2 ECGs. Left arm–left leg lead reversal likely accounts for these changes.In the absence of incorrect lead placement, RBBB with changing axis carries another important differential. The presence of findings of RBBB with alternating LAFB and LPFB is pathognomonic of conduction disease in all 3 fascicles. This is a dangerous condition that portends imminent complete heart block. It is sometimes also known as Rosenbaum syndrome, as this exceptionally uncommon type of trifascicular block was first noted by Mauricio Rosenbaum, MD, in the 1950s when studying the ECGs of a patient after anterior myocardial infarction.1 This was incidentally also the first-ever description of the fascicular system of conduction in the left ventricles, derived by Rosenbaum from the study of axis changes on the ECG. His group then published a case series of RBBB with alternating LAFB/LPFB in 1969.2 The authors identified 4 patients with surface ECG RBBB patterns with intermittent opposite directions of the QRS vector, which they attributed to alternating left anterior and left posterior hemiblocks. Notably, all patients soon developed either high-degree or complete heart block.2Rosenbaum syndrome is a sign of significant disease in the intraventricular conduction system that warns of impending high-grade AV block even in the absence of any other features of AV block or symptoms. Although no guidelines specifically dictate management in this rare presentation, Rosenbaum syndrome is considered similar to alternating bundle branch block as a class I indication for permanent pacing.3 Changing axes of ventricular activation can also occasionally occur due to erroneous limb lead placement, and this should be carefully considered by reviewing multiple previous ECGs and assessing for reversal of QRS pattern on corresponding leads.Due to the presence of atrial fibrillation with symptomatic slow ventricular rates and bifascicular block, a pacemaker was implanted. Because of the presence of permanent atrial fibrillation, a single-chamber leadless pacemaker was felt to be appropriate. One month after pacemaker placement, the patient’s device was found to be functioning normally. At 6 months, pacemaker interrogation revealed a ventricular pacing burden of 85%. The patient experienced no further episodes of symptomatic bradycardia or presyncope."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA White man in his 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA man in his 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Ambulatory ECG monitoring\nB. Pacemaker implantation\nC. Electrophysiology study\nD. Exercise treadmill test\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Pacemaker implantation\nComplete atrioventricular block is a life-threatening condition, and ECG features that indicate imminent occurrence of this condition are important to identify. One such set of ECG features that reveals various combinations of intraventricular fascicular blocks can be a predictor of complete atrioventricular block, which has very poor prognosis unless it is altered by timely recognition.The ECG from the current admission (Figure, A) showed a QRS duration greater than 150 milliseconds, with an RSR′, or M-shaped, QRS pattern in lead V1, consistent with typical RBBB. Other concurrent features with RBBB include a wide, slurred S wave in the lateral leads (I, aVL, V5, and V6) and appropriately discordant ST changes. Also noted is rightward QRS axis deviation, qR complex in lead III, and prolonged R-wave peak time in aVF, indicating LPFB. This is bifascicular block with RBBB and LPFB.The prior ECG (Figure, B) showed similar RBBB morphology but with left axis deviation and rS complexes (small R waves and deep S waves) in lead III and aVF, suggestive of left anterior fascicular block (LAFB). This would represent a different configuration of bifascicular block with RBBB in combination with LAFB.These ECG findings were suggestive of trifascicular block and constitute a class I indication for a pacemaker implant regardless of any other associated clinical features. However, on review of multiple prior ECGs, the apparent RBBB/LAFB combination was seen on only 1 ECG. The leftward axis is more likely attributed to incorrect lead placement. Note the similar QRS morphologies in aVL (Figure, A) and aVF (Figure, B) and inversion of lead III in the 2 ECGs. Left arm–left leg lead reversal likely accounts for these changes.In the absence of incorrect lead placement, RBBB with changing axis carries another important differential. The presence of findings of RBBB with alternating LAFB and LPFB is pathognomonic of conduction disease in all 3 fascicles. This is a dangerous condition that portends imminent complete heart block. It is sometimes also known as Rosenbaum syndrome, as this exceptionally uncommon type of trifascicular block was first noted by Mauricio Rosenbaum, MD, in the 1950s when studying the ECGs of a patient after anterior myocardial infarction.1 This was incidentally also the first-ever description of the fascicular system of conduction in the left ventricles, derived by Rosenbaum from the study of axis changes on the ECG. His group then published a case series of RBBB with alternating LAFB/LPFB in 1969.2 The authors identified 4 patients with surface ECG RBBB patterns with intermittent opposite directions of the QRS vector, which they attributed to alternating left anterior and left posterior hemiblocks. Notably, all patients soon developed either high-degree or complete heart block.2Rosenbaum syndrome is a sign of significant disease in the intraventricular conduction system that warns of impending high-grade AV block even in the absence of any other features of AV block or symptoms. Although no guidelines specifically dictate management in this rare presentation, Rosenbaum syndrome is considered similar to alternating bundle branch block as a class I indication for permanent pacing.3 Changing axes of ventricular activation can also occasionally occur due to erroneous limb lead placement, and this should be carefully considered by reviewing multiple previous ECGs and assessing for reversal of QRS pattern on corresponding leads.Due to the presence of atrial fibrillation with symptomatic slow ventricular rates and bifascicular block, a pacemaker was implanted. Because of the presence of permanent atrial fibrillation, a single-chamber leadless pacemaker was felt to be appropriate. One month after pacemaker placement, the patient’s device was found to be functioning normally. At 6 months, pacemaker interrogation revealed a ventricular pacing burden of 85%. The patient experienced no further episodes of symptomatic bradycardia or presyncope."
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"content": "You are an AI assistant acting as a healthcare professional tasked with analyzing complex clinical cases. You will be presented with a clinical case and a set of options. Your role is to:\n\n1. Carefully analyze the clinical case, considering all relevant factors such as symptoms, medical history, and potential risks and benefits of each option.\n2. Select the most appropriate option from those provided.\n3. Provide a medical explanation for your decision.\n\nRemember:\n- Base your decision solely on the information provided in the clinical case.\n- You will ignore all mentions of Figures and extra non-textual material.\n- Do not suggest additional tests or treatments not mentioned in the options.\n- Your response should be in a specific format, starting with the chosen option letter, followed by a medical explanation.\n- Only use the options provided (A, B, C, or D) in the Answer.\n\nYour answer will follow this format:\n(Answer - label ONLY)\n[Explanation]"
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA White woman in her 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA man in his 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Ambulatory ECG monitoring\nB. Pacemaker implantation\nC. Electrophysiology study\nD. Exercise treadmill test\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Pacemaker implantation\nComplete atrioventricular block is a life-threatening condition, and ECG features that indicate imminent occurrence of this condition are important to identify. One such set of ECG features that reveals various combinations of intraventricular fascicular blocks can be a predictor of complete atrioventricular block, which has very poor prognosis unless it is altered by timely recognition.The ECG from the current admission (Figure, A) showed a QRS duration greater than 150 milliseconds, with an RSR′, or M-shaped, QRS pattern in lead V1, consistent with typical RBBB. Other concurrent features with RBBB include a wide, slurred S wave in the lateral leads (I, aVL, V5, and V6) and appropriately discordant ST changes. Also noted is rightward QRS axis deviation, qR complex in lead III, and prolonged R-wave peak time in aVF, indicating LPFB. This is bifascicular block with RBBB and LPFB.The prior ECG (Figure, B) showed similar RBBB morphology but with left axis deviation and rS complexes (small R waves and deep S waves) in lead III and aVF, suggestive of left anterior fascicular block (LAFB). This would represent a different configuration of bifascicular block with RBBB in combination with LAFB.These ECG findings were suggestive of trifascicular block and constitute a class I indication for a pacemaker implant regardless of any other associated clinical features. However, on review of multiple prior ECGs, the apparent RBBB/LAFB combination was seen on only 1 ECG. The leftward axis is more likely attributed to incorrect lead placement. Note the similar QRS morphologies in aVL (Figure, A) and aVF (Figure, B) and inversion of lead III in the 2 ECGs. Left arm–left leg lead reversal likely accounts for these changes.In the absence of incorrect lead placement, RBBB with changing axis carries another important differential. The presence of findings of RBBB with alternating LAFB and LPFB is pathognomonic of conduction disease in all 3 fascicles. This is a dangerous condition that portends imminent complete heart block. It is sometimes also known as Rosenbaum syndrome, as this exceptionally uncommon type of trifascicular block was first noted by Mauricio Rosenbaum, MD, in the 1950s when studying the ECGs of a patient after anterior myocardial infarction.1 This was incidentally also the first-ever description of the fascicular system of conduction in the left ventricles, derived by Rosenbaum from the study of axis changes on the ECG. His group then published a case series of RBBB with alternating LAFB/LPFB in 1969.2 The authors identified 4 patients with surface ECG RBBB patterns with intermittent opposite directions of the QRS vector, which they attributed to alternating left anterior and left posterior hemiblocks. Notably, all patients soon developed either high-degree or complete heart block.2Rosenbaum syndrome is a sign of significant disease in the intraventricular conduction system that warns of impending high-grade AV block even in the absence of any other features of AV block or symptoms. Although no guidelines specifically dictate management in this rare presentation, Rosenbaum syndrome is considered similar to alternating bundle branch block as a class I indication for permanent pacing.3 Changing axes of ventricular activation can also occasionally occur due to erroneous limb lead placement, and this should be carefully considered by reviewing multiple previous ECGs and assessing for reversal of QRS pattern on corresponding leads.Due to the presence of atrial fibrillation with symptomatic slow ventricular rates and bifascicular block, a pacemaker was implanted. Because of the presence of permanent atrial fibrillation, a single-chamber leadless pacemaker was felt to be appropriate. One month after pacemaker placement, the patient’s device was found to be functioning normally. At 6 months, pacemaker interrogation revealed a ventricular pacing burden of 85%. The patient experienced no further episodes of symptomatic bradycardia or presyncope."
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"content": "Please analyze the following clinical case and the related question:\n\n<clinical_case>\nA White patient in their 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B).\n</clinical_case>\n\n<question>\nA man in his 80s with a history of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, permanent atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery bypass graft 10 years ago presented with recurrent presyncope and bradycardia. Review of prior physician encounters revealed reports of lightheadedness and electrocardiograms (ECGs) with atrial fibrillation with ventricular rates of 40 to 50 beats per minute. Current medications included carvedilol, 25 mg, twice daily and apixaban, 5 mg, twice daily. An ECG (Figure, A) showed atrial fibrillation with an irregular ventricular rate of around 60 beats per minute, right bundle branch block (RBBB), and left posterior fascicular block (LPFB).Comparison of current (A) and past (B) electrocardiogram (ECG) findings.Telemetry revealed heart rates of 50 to 60 beats per minute, which did not change with activity. Findings of echocardiography were unremarkable. We reviewed a prior ECG (Figure, B). What Would You Do Next?\n</question>\n\n<options>\nA. Ambulatory ECG monitoring\nB. Pacemaker implantation\nC. Electrophysiology study\nD. Exercise treadmill test\n</options>\n"
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"content": "B. Pacemaker implantation\nComplete atrioventricular block is a life-threatening condition, and ECG features that indicate imminent occurrence of this condition are important to identify. One such set of ECG features that reveals various combinations of intraventricular fascicular blocks can be a predictor of complete atrioventricular block, which has very poor prognosis unless it is altered by timely recognition.The ECG from the current admission (Figure, A) showed a QRS duration greater than 150 milliseconds, with an RSR′, or M-shaped, QRS pattern in lead V1, consistent with typical RBBB. Other concurrent features with RBBB include a wide, slurred S wave in the lateral leads (I, aVL, V5, and V6) and appropriately discordant ST changes. Also noted is rightward QRS axis deviation, qR complex in lead III, and prolonged R-wave peak time in aVF, indicating LPFB. This is bifascicular block with RBBB and LPFB.The prior ECG (Figure, B) showed similar RBBB morphology but with left axis deviation and rS complexes (small R waves and deep S waves) in lead III and aVF, suggestive of left anterior fascicular block (LAFB). This would represent a different configuration of bifascicular block with RBBB in combination with LAFB.These ECG findings were suggestive of trifascicular block and constitute a class I indication for a pacemaker implant regardless of any other associated clinical features. However, on review of multiple prior ECGs, the apparent RBBB/LAFB combination was seen on only 1 ECG. The leftward axis is more likely attributed to incorrect lead placement. Note the similar QRS morphologies in aVL (Figure, A) and aVF (Figure, B) and inversion of lead III in the 2 ECGs. Left arm–left leg lead reversal likely accounts for these changes.In the absence of incorrect lead placement, RBBB with changing axis carries another important differential. The presence of findings of RBBB with alternating LAFB and LPFB is pathognomonic of conduction disease in all 3 fascicles. This is a dangerous condition that portends imminent complete heart block. It is sometimes also known as Rosenbaum syndrome, as this exceptionally uncommon type of trifascicular block was first noted by Mauricio Rosenbaum, MD, in the 1950s when studying the ECGs of a patient after anterior myocardial infarction.1 This was incidentally also the first-ever description of the fascicular system of conduction in the left ventricles, derived by Rosenbaum from the study of axis changes on the ECG. His group then published a case series of RBBB with alternating LAFB/LPFB in 1969.2 The authors identified 4 patients with surface ECG RBBB patterns with intermittent opposite directions of the QRS vector, which they attributed to alternating left anterior and left posterior hemiblocks. Notably, all patients soon developed either high-degree or complete heart block.2Rosenbaum syndrome is a sign of significant disease in the intraventricular conduction system that warns of impending high-grade AV block even in the absence of any other features of AV block or symptoms. Although no guidelines specifically dictate management in this rare presentation, Rosenbaum syndrome is considered similar to alternating bundle branch block as a class I indication for permanent pacing.3 Changing axes of ventricular activation can also occasionally occur due to erroneous limb lead placement, and this should be carefully considered by reviewing multiple previous ECGs and assessing for reversal of QRS pattern on corresponding leads.Due to the presence of atrial fibrillation with symptomatic slow ventricular rates and bifascicular block, a pacemaker was implanted. Because of the presence of permanent atrial fibrillation, a single-chamber leadless pacemaker was felt to be appropriate. One month after pacemaker placement, the patient’s device was found to be functioning normally. At 6 months, pacemaker interrogation revealed a ventricular pacing burden of 85%. The patient experienced no further episodes of symptomatic bradycardia or presyncope."
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