Search results for "Oncology"
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of headaches, redness, itching
An 81-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of headaches, redness of the face, and itching. She has hypertension and takes hydrochlorothiazide. Blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg, BMI is 19, and abdominal examination shows splenomegaly. After laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/4.htm
2 Oct 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up on pre-employment physical exam
A 28-year-old woman has a follow-up consultation for a pre-employment physical examination. She reports feeling well, with no recent illness. Medical history is notable for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Her only medication is omeprazole. She is black. Following a physical exam and lab studies showing decreased neutrophils, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/22/3.htm
22 Oct 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for intermittent, bright red blood per rectum
A 51-year-old man is evaluated for intermittent, bright red blood per rectum of 10 weeks' duration. Following a physical exam and other tests and imaging of a nonobstructing lesion at 10 cm from the anal verge, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/3.htm
9 May 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Severe back pain following a minor fall
A 63-year-old man is evaluated for severe mid-upper back pain following a minor fall 1 day ago. He also notes progressive fatigue of 6 months' duration and a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight loss. Following a physical exam, cardiopulmonary examination, and radiographs, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/03/3.htm
3 Oct 2017
MKSAP quiz: a 2-month history of a painless neck mass
A 44-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of a painless right neck mass. She is a lifelong nonsmoker. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. A 5-cm right anterior neck mass is palpated. The remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Following a CT and biopsy of a tongue mass found on subsequent testing, what study should be performed next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/21/3.htm
21 Mar 2017
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up evaluation for colon cancer
A 58-year-old man undergoes follow-up evaluation for cancer of the ascending colon diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Right hemicolectomy was performed. The pathology report showed a 4-cm primary adenocarcinoma with clear margins at resection, full-thickness penetration through the colonic wall into pericolonic fat, and 4/21 lymph nodes involved (stage III). Examination of the abdomen shows well-healed surgical scars but is otherwise normal. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/11/3.htm
11 Jul 2017
One-fourth of cancer patients may use cannabis in state where it is legalized
The researchers noted that of the estimated 1.7 million patients in the United States diagnosed with cancer yearly, many will be exposed to increased local availability of cannabis, as well as permissiveness and nonscientific reports suggesting its benefits.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/26/4.htm
26 Sep 2017
After splenectomy, clots join infection as potential risks
Fewer splenectomies are being done, but thromboembolic disease afterward is now more recognized and therefore being diagnosed more frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/splenectomy.htm
1 Apr 2017
Sorting through the science of PSA screening
An expert clears up issues surrounding prostate cancer screening recommendations at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/sorting-through-the-science-of-psa-screening.htm
1 Jul 2022
Taking the long view of thyroid cancer
Experts addressed appropriate surveillance after thyroid cancer treatment and tips for combating unhappiness in patients on thyroid replacement therapies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/taking-the-long-view-of-thyroid-cancer.htm
1 May 2021