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Gottron’s papules – Dermatomyositis

Autoantibodies are associated with specific complications and findings: Anti-Jo: Antisynthetase syndrome consisting of interstitial lung...

Dermatomyositis is a rare acquired immune-mediated muscle disease characterized by muscle weakness and skin rash. It is classified as one […]

Association with genes on the X-chromosome Women are at ten times more risk of developing...

Wickham striae Lichen planus Corresponds to fine white or gray lines or dots seen on...

Koebner Phenomenon [This phenomenon is also termed the isomorphic response] Appearance of new skin lesions...

Bancroft’s sign Also known as Moses’ sign Clinical sign found in patients with deep vein...

Auer rods (or Auer bodies) – Large, crystalline cytoplasmic inclusion bodies Observed in myeloid blast...

Beck’s triad [cardiology]Components of Beck’s triad [cardiology] Associated with – acute cardiac tamponade Hypotension with...

Aschoff bodies are nodules found in the hearts of individuals with rheumatic fever. Characteristic of...

Which structure is most commonly involved in ankle fracture ? Lateral malleolus What is the...

Bohler’s angle Fracture of the calcaneum Used for assessing the injury severity of displaced intra-articular...

What is a ‘Snowboarder’s fracture’ ? Fracture of the lateral process of the talus. Mode...

What is the most common cause of Vaginal agenesis ? Mayer-Rokitansky Kuster-Hauser Syndrome. Associated anomalies...

What is the most common malignancy in female? carcinoma cervix Breast carcinoma – second most...

Which is the gold standard for diagnosis of Pelvic inflammatory disease?

‘Violin string’ like adhesions in the pelvis and around the liver suggests which infection? Chlamydial...

Which is the major reservoir of pathogenic organisms in female genital tract? Endocervix