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Biochemistry

Zellweger syndrome

Zellweger syndrome is a congenital disorder characterized by absence of functional [A] Microtubules[B] tRNA[C] Peroxisomes[D]...

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Neurology

Krückmann-Wolfflin bodies

Krückmann-Wolfflin bodies
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Krückmann-Wolfflin bodies
Similar spots seen in iris like Brushfield spots Found in individuals without Down syndrome.
Krückmann-Wolfflin bodies- these spots typically are less well defined, fewer in number and more peripherally located than the Brushfield spots of trisomy 21.

Is Kayser–Fleischer rings is specific to Wilson disease ?

Is Kayser–Fleischer rings is specific to Wilson disease ?
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KF rings are not specific to Wilson disease alone, they are also seen in other chronic cholestatic disorders such as primary biliary cholangitis and children with neonatal cholestasis

Kayser–Fleischer (KF) rings

Kayser–Fleischer (KF) rings are seen in which conditions?
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Kayser–Fleischer (KF) rings are a common ophthalmologic finding in patients with Wilson disease

Brushfield spots

Brushfield spots
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Brushfield spots on the iris due to Down’s syndrome

Dentate ligament

What is dentate ligament?
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Dentate ligament - dentate ligaments extend along the lateral surface of the spinal cord, between the anterior and posterior nerve roots, from the pia to the dura mater

Filum terminale

Filum terminale is about ----------- cm in length
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Filum terminale is about 20 cm in length

What happens to Kayser–Fleischer rings after treatment?

What happens to Kayser–Fleischer rings after treatment?
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Kayser–Fleischer rings- disappear with treatment and reappear with disease progression.

Schirmer's test

What is Schirmer's test ?
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Schirmer's test -Record measurement of tear secretion in patients with suspected 'dry eyes'.

Sunflower cataract

Sunflower cataract
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Ocular signs of Wilson disease
Sunflower cataract and KF rings.

Lisch nodules

What are 'Lisch nodules ' ?
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Lisch nodules- iris hamartomas pathognomic markers of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
Rarely seen in individuals without NF1 like segmental neurofibromatosis and Watson syndrome.

What is the pathophysiology of Kayser–Fleischer rings ?

How the Kayser–Fleischer rings are formed ?
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Kayser–Fleischer rings are dark rings that appear to encircle the iris of the eye. They are due to copper deposition in part of the Descemet's membrane as a result of liver diseases

Kayser–Fleischer rings and impairment of vision

Kayser–Fleischer rings and impairment of vision
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Kayser–Fleischer rings do not cause any impairment of vision

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Hingorani sign

Gynaecology

Hingorani Sign Definition: The Hingorani sign refers to dorsal foot pain reproduced on passive plantar…

Bands of Ladd

Surgery

Ladd’s bands Bands of Ladd – Overview 🔹 Definition Ladd’s bands are peritoneal fibrous bands…

Placenta Previa

Obstetrics

Major complication of placenta previa is A. Postpartum hemorrhageB. Requires the delivery by cesarean deliveryC….

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Neurology

Pyramidal cells are found in which areas of the brain ?

Pyramidal cells are found in which areas of the brain ?
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Pyramidal cells, or pyramidal neurons, are a type of multipolar neuron found in areas of the brain including the cerebral cortex, the hippocampus, and the amygdala

Which cells are the primary excitation units of the prefrontal cortex and the corticospinal tract?

Which cells are the primary excitation units of the prefrontal cortex and the corticospinal tract?
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Pyramidal cells, or pyramidal neurons

Broca's area is present in which location?

Broca's area is present in which location?
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Left inferior frontal gyrus
Broca's area is not present in both hemispheres. Instead, it is within the inferior frontal gyrus of the dominant hemisphere.
The dominant hemisphere, in most individuals, is the left hemisphere. Therefore, Broca's area is most commonly present in the left inferior frontal gyrus.

Precentral gyrus

Precentral gyrus is also known as --------
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Motor strip or primary motor cortex - Responsible for executing voluntary movements.

What are the names of principal gyri of frontal lobe?

What are the names of principal gyri of frontal lobe?
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Frontal lobe is made up of four principal gyri: precentral, superior frontal, middle frontal, and inferior frontal.

What is Broca's area ?

What is Broca's area ?
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Broca's area is responsible for speech

What is the 'motor strip' called?

What is the 'motor strip' called?
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The precentral gyrus lies just anterior to the central sulcus - is called motor strip

What is Sylvian fissure?

What is Sylvian fissure?
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Sylvian fissure is a laterally located horizontal fissure and separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobe. This is also called as The lateral fissure.

What is the 'sensory strip'?

What is the 'sensory strip'?
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Motor strip is responsible for movement - frontal lobe. Sensory strip is responsible for all sensations -parietal lobe

Brodmann area ------------ refers to the primary motor cortex of the human brain.

Brodmann area ---------------refers to the primary motor cortex of the human brain.
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Brodmann area 4 refers to the primary motor cortex of the human brain.

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Coumadin Ridge

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Coumadin RidgeCoumadin ridge, also known as a warfarin ridge or left lateral ridge “Q-tip sign”…

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