Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome (APS) Quiz
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Which age group is most likely to develop APS 2?

  • Children
  • Adults (16-40 years) (correct)
  • Adolescents
  • Elderly (above 65 years)

    • What is the primary cause of APS?

  • Genetic mutations
  • Bacterial infections
  • Viral infections
  • Immune-mediated destruction of tissues (correct)

    • What is the most common symptom in the presented case?

  • Enlarged thyroid gland (correct)
  • Irregular menstruation
  • History of multiple pregnancies
  • Family history of thyroid cancer

    • What is the approximate occurrence rate of APS?

    <p>1 in 2-3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In APS 4, what type of diseases are combined?

    <p>Organ-specific autoimmune diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of APS does the syndrome occur in childhood?

    <p>APS 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS)?

    <p>Immune-mediated destruction of tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reported frequency of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS)?

    <p>1 in 2-3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom reported in the case presentation of the 47-year-old Filipino woman?

    <p>Enlarged thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times has the patient been pregnant according to the case presentation?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between true macroglossia and pseudo macroglossia?

    <p>True macroglossia is an enlargement of the tongue due to congenital abnormalities, while pseudo macroglossia refers to the tongue appearing large without actual enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the birth weight of the patient?

    <p>11.5 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the method of delivery for the patient?

    <p>Cesarean section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the postoperative outcome of the coblation-assisted ablation of the tongue deformity?

    <p>Minimal bleeding, pain, and swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the patient's mother's age at the time of the patient's birth?

    <p>26 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

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