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bone quiz answered
Bones and Joints
26. A 40-year old woman complained of morning stiffnesss of her hands. The metacarpal-phalangeal joints appeared inflammed. Pathologically, there was a well-developed pannus in each joint and the surrounding bone showed osteoporosis. She also had subcutaneous nodules that consisted of central fibrinoid material surrounded by palisaded macrophages. What is the diagnosis of this systemic disease? Rheumatoid arthritis
26. A compression fracture of the T-1 vertebra occurred in a 58-year old woman. X-rays revealed a loss of coarse cancellous bone and thin hollowed cortex of the vertebral bodies. Serum electrolyte levels were normal. What is the appropriate diagnosis? Osteoporosis
26. A fracture which does not heal correctly due to excessive motion, interposition of soft tissue at the fracture site, infection or poor blood supply is referred to as an example of: Non-union
26. A malignant tumor was found in the upper metaphysis of the tibia of a 10-year-old boy. By x-ray, the tumor appeared mottled with streak-like densities. This tumor is most likely: Osteosarcoma
26. A patient with bacterial endocarditis developed pain in the lower tibial epiphysis. Biopsy of the damaged tibia showed bone trabeculae, but no osteocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis? Osteomyelitis
26. A retinoblastoma gene mutation was found in a 10-year old child with an expansile lesion of the proximal tibia. Histologically, the lesion was composed of elongated malignant cells surrounded by osteoid. This lesion is: Osteosarcoma
26. A solitary radiolucent lesion of the sacrum of a 45-year old man was diagnosed as a primary bone tumor. Metastases were found 3 years later, most likely in what organ? Lung
26. A solitary tumor composed of uniform cells resembling lymphocytes was found in the mid-shaft of the tibia of a 15-year old boy. The tumor was treated with radiation and chemotherapy, and the patient survived without evidence of disease for 5 years. What is the diagnosis? Ewing sarcoma
26. A subcutaneous nodule composed of a central zone of fibrinoid necrosis surrounded by palisaded macrophages in a patient with joint disease is indicative of a systemic disease called: Rheumatoid arthritis
26. Beaded costochondral junction, potbelly, and frontal bossing were found in a 2-year old child. Name the adult equivalent of this childhood disease. Rickets
26. Bow-legs developed over a period of 5 years in a 45-year old man. Histologically, the bone showed a mosaic pattern, with prominent cement lines and increased ostoblastic and osteoclastic activity. Serum calcium and phosphorous levels were normal. The serum showed a considerable increase in (name enzyme): Alkaline phosphatase
26. Corticotropic pituitary adenomas cause Cushing disease, which typically presents with (name bone disease): Osteoporosis
26. Death of bone and marrow in the absence of infection is referred to as: Osteonecrosis/Avascular necrosis/Aseptic bone necrosis
26. Dense bone, which comprises the outer shell, defines the shape of: Long bones/Compact bone
26. Deposits in the glomeruli of patients with chronic infections such as chronic osteomyelitis represent: Amyloid/Amyloidosis
26. Direct penetration of bacteria into bone is the most common cause of: Osteomyelitis
26. Formation of reactive bone in muscle, as a result of injury, may be mistaken for a malignant tumor. What is the diagnosis? Myositis ossificans
26. Hematogenous osteomyelitis in prepubertal boys is most often caused by what organism? Staphylococcus aureus
26. Heterotopic bone formation within skeletal muscle is typical of: Myositis ossificans
26. Hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, decreased serum levels of 1,25 (OH)2 vitamin D and hyperparathyroidism are associated with bone changes known as: Renal osteodystrophy
26. In what form of arthritis is the rheumatoid factor commonly seen? Rheumatoid arthritis
26. Inadequate mineralization of newly formed bone matrix in children is a major component in: Rickets
26. Inflammatory arthropathy of the vertebral column accompanied by peripheral arthritis and other systemic manifestations is a description of: Ankylosing spondylitis
Intrauterine fractures of all four extremities were found in the fetus of a 25-year old woman during her second pregnancy. Her first child died shortly after birth. Genetic testing disclosed a mutation of the gene encoding collagen type I. What is this disease? Osteogenesis imperfecta
Multiple lytic bone lesions in a patient with a parathyroid adenoma are consistent with a diagnosis of: Osteitis cystica fibrosa
Name a congenital musculoskeletal disease that presents with repeated bone fractures, anemia, cranial nerve entrapment, hydrocephalus, and marked bone density. Osteopetrosis
26. Name a malignant bone tumor which occurs in the second decade and is usually seen in the metaphyses of long bones around the knee. Osteosarcoma
26. Name an autosomal dominant form of congenital dwarfism. Achondroplastic dwarf
26. Name the autosomal dominant disease characterized by multiple cartilaginous lesions in the long and short bones. Olliers disease/Enchondromatosis
26. Name the autosomal recessive disease characterized by abnormally dense bones, related to hypofunction of osteoclasts. Osteopetrosis
26. Name the bone lesion that can be caused by osteochondritis dissecans, gamma radiation, or sickle cell anemia. Osteonecrosis/Avascular necrosis/Aseptic bone necrosis
26. Name the enzyme produced by osteoblasts that is elevated in serum in the active stages of Paget disease of bone. Alkaline phosphatase
26. Name the most common bone disorder encountered by the practicing physician. Osteoporosis
26. Osteitis fibrosa cystica is a common change associated with: Hyperparathyroidism
26. Pain in the bones that occurs in polycythemia, sickle cell disease, or Gaucher disease is a consequence of: Osteonecrosis/Avascular necrosis/Aseptic bone necrosis
26. Pannus, synovial cell hyperplasia with lymphoid follicles in the proximal phalangeal joint tissue, and ankylosis of small joints are signs of (name disease): Rheumatoid arthritis
26. Primary defect in the synthesis of collagen by osteoblasts in children with a nutrition deficiency is called: Scurvy
26. Primary idiopathic gout is frequently associated with impairment of the kidneys in the excretion of: Uric acid
26. Primary osteoporosis is seen most commonly in women who are: Post-menopausal
. Proteinuria that developed in a patient with chronic osteomyelitis was associated with glomerular deposition of: Amyloid
26. Pseudoarthrosis is a late complication of: Non-union
26. Rheumatoid nodules composed of central fibrinoid necrosis surrounded by palisading histiocytes are typical of: Rheumatoid arthritis
26. Seronegative polyarthritis, conjunctivitis and urethritis in a HLA-B27 positive man are typical of which disease/syndrome? Reiter syndrome
26. Subchondral osteosclerosis (eburnation) of the proximal tibia, fibrillation of articular cartilage, and osteophyte formation in a 58-year old obese woman with chronic pain around the knee suggests the diagnosis of: Osteoarthritis
26. Surfaces of the bony trabeculae are covered by a thicker than normal layer of osteoid. Osteomalacia
26. Synthesis of what extracellular matrix protein by osteoblasts is adversely affected by vitamin C deficiency? Collagen type I
26. The autosomal dominant form of congenital dwarfism characterized by defective enchondral ossification is called: Achondroplasia
26. The early callous in a healing factor of the long bones is composed of granulation tissue and: Cartilage/Woven bone
26. The inflammation of sacroiliac joints in a 20-year old HLA-B27-positive man slowly spread cranially. By the age of 40 years, this process involved the entire vertebral column. This is typical of which disease? Ankylosing spondylitis
26. The leg of a 10-year old boy was x-rayed and the tibia was found to be expanded by a mass. The tumor was in the diaphysis and appeared to extend from the medulla through the cortex, giving the bone an "onion-skin" appearance. The tumor was composed of small, blue cells with very little cytoplasm. What is the diagnosis? Ewing sarcoma
26. The most common cause of osteomyelitis today is: Trauma
26. The presence of long, needle-shaped, negatively birefringent crystals in the fluid removed from the first tarso-metatarsal joint of a 50-year old man with hyperuricemia is diagnostic of: Gout
26. This neoplasm is one of the family of small, round, blue cell tumors that contain intracellular glycogen and show the reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 11 and 22. Name this tumor. Ewing sarcoma
26. This tumor is seen in the 4th-6th decades and most commonly involves the axial skeleton. Chondrosarcoma
26. Tophus is a typical feature of: Gout
26. Uncoupling of osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity leading to disorganized and excessive bone formation. Paget disease of bone
26. What are the diagnostic cells in eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease and Letterer-Siwe disease? Langerhan cells
26. What bone disease is associated with chronic severe synovitis in patients in the 3rd to 4th decade and may lead to anklyosing of the joint? Rheumatoid arthritis
26. What common bone disease is associated with estrogen withdrawal? Osteoporosis
26. What congenital musculoskeletal disease presents with repeated bone fractures, anemia, cranial nerve entrapment, hydrocephalus and marked bone density? Osteopetrosis
26. What disease occurs predominantly in children and involves focal osteonecrosis (aseptic necrosis)? Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
26. What disease of bone usually affects the weight bearing joints of the elderly and is due to a progressive loss of articular cartilage over time? Osteoarthritis
26. What endocrine disorder caused by corticotropic adenomas of the pituitary affects bone? Hyperparathyroidism
26. What is the most common form of arthropathy in general, and the most likely cause of joint disease in elderly men. Osteoarthritis
26. What is the most common form of joint disease affecting the hip of men in the 70-80 year age group? Osteoarthritis
26. What is the most common musculoskeletal complication of psoriasis? Arthritis
26. Which joint is most often affected in patients with congenital syphilis? Knee
26. Which serum enzyme is elevated in Paget disease of bones? Alkaline phosphatase
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