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ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY : MCQS AND IMPORTANT MCQS By DR MARIA RAFI

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  1.  A 30-year-old pregnant female is undergoing routine blood tests . Pregnancy is associated with an increase in which of the following? A) Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) B) Serum ferritin concentration C) Hematocrit D) Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) ✅ Answer: D) Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Explanation: Pregnancy leads to increased TIBC due to higher transferrin synthesis to compensate for increased iron demand. Serum ferritin and iron decrease due to increased iron utilization. Hematocrit reduces due to physiological hemodilution , not an actual decrease in RBC mass. DR MARIA RAFI ;923324747587 2.  A 28-year-old female, para 2+0 , presents with Hb 7 g/dL . What is the next best investigation? A) Hb electrophoresis   B) Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) C) MCV and peripheral smear ✅ D) Serum iron Answer: A) Hb electrophoresis Explanation: The first step is to check MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) to classify anemia...

🩺 Managing Malignant Germ Cell Tumours: Key Insights and Surveillance Strategies

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  🩺 Managing Malignant Germ Cell Tumours: Key Insights and Surveillance Strategies Malignant ovarian germ cell tumours (MOGCTs) are a rare yet critical subset of ovarian cancers, constituting 1.5% of cases in Europe.  With approximately 100 diagnoses annually in the UK, effective management and meticulous follow-up are essential. Here are some crucial points and surveillance strategies for managing MOGCTs:  🔍 Early Detection and Treatment - Prevalence: MOGCTs represent 1.5% of ovarian cancers in Europe. - Early Diagnosis: 60-70% are diagnosed at an early stage. - Initial Treatment: Typically treated with surgery followed by active surveillance or adjuvant chemotherapy. - Chemotherapy Sensitivity: MOGCTs are more responsive to chemotherapy compared to other ovarian tumour   🏥 Surgical Considerations - Radical Surgery: Recommended for women who have completed their family or are beyond childbearing age, including total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophor...

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